[Objectives]To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of head massage combined with Chinese herbal bath in treating insomnia and analyze its herbal medication patterns.[Methods]Clinical data of 200 chronic inso...[Objectives]To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of head massage combined with Chinese herbal bath in treating insomnia and analyze its herbal medication patterns.[Methods]Clinical data of 200 chronic insomnia patients treated at the Sleep Disorder Center of Taihe Hospital from January 2020 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were randomly divided into observation group and control group(n=100 each).The observation group received head massage combined with Chinese herbal bath therapy,while the control group received Chinese herbal bath alone.The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)was used for efficacy evaluation,and statistical analysis was performed on the frequency of herbal medications in herbal herbal bath formulas.[Results]The PSQI score improvement in the observation group(8.44±1.87)was significantly better than that in the control group(5.74±1.93)(P<0.01).Herbal formulas for external bath primarily contained mind-calming and heart-nourishing herbs(fried Ziziphi Spinosae Semen,Concha Margaritifera)and heat-clearing herbs(Rhizoma Coptidis,Radix Scutellariae).[Conclusions]The combination of head massage and Chinese herbal bath can significantly improve sleep quality in insomnia patients,demonstrating superior clinical efficacy compared with Chinese herbal bath alone.This combined therapy shows good safety and operability,warranting promotion in primary and specialized medical institutions.展开更多
To recover the valuable elements in Bayan Obo tailings,Fe-Si bath smelting reduction was adopted to separate and enrich rare earth elements(REE),niobium and titanium from the REE-Nb-Ti-containing slag.The reduction re...To recover the valuable elements in Bayan Obo tailings,Fe-Si bath smelting reduction was adopted to separate and enrich rare earth elements(REE),niobium and titanium from the REE-Nb-Ti-containing slag.The reduction reaction process of the Fe-Si bath and the migration behavior of valuable elements in the solidification and crystallization process of silicothermic reduction tailings were investigated,and a treatment method for efficiently separating and enriching REE,Nb and Ti was explored.Thermodynamic analysis indicated that at 1600℃,with a 6 wt.%addition of Si as the reducing agent,the niobium oxide in the REE-Nb-Ti-containing slag could be selectively reduced to metallic Nb.In the Fe-Si bath reduction process,the Nb mass fraction in the metal phase increased with prolonged reaction time,peaking at 2.77%,while the Ti mass fraction consistently stayed below 0.12%.Lowering the w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2))enhanced the migration of Nb from slag to metal phase and reduced the Ti impurities.During solidification and crystallization,a significant quantity of perovskite precipitated from reduction tailings,with the REE dissolving into this perovskite.By adjusting the w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2))in tailings to 1.2-1.9 and maintaining a temperature of 1100℃for 4 h,the perovskite area fraction in the final slag could exceed 37%.Finally,a method was proposed to separate and enrich valuable elements in REE-Nb-Ti-containing slags via Fe-Si bath smelting reduction and crystallization control.展开更多
Objective:Breast cancer in India is growing at an alarming rate,and the fact that it is currently being detected more frequently in the younger age groups is even more concerning.In India,a woman dies of breast cancer...Objective:Breast cancer in India is growing at an alarming rate,and the fact that it is currently being detected more frequently in the younger age groups is even more concerning.In India,a woman dies of breast cancer every 8 min,which is a terrible situation.Breast cancer claims one life for every two women who are diagnosed with it.However,the morbidity level is gradually increasing due to advanced medical treatment,but we need to be aware and alert.Methods:The research has been structured as a randomized controlled trial.A total of 180 breast cancer patients were taken from Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital(AVBRH),Cancer Center Sawangi Meghe for the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria.With intervention,the period of the study was 11 months.A signed consent form was taken from each participant and based on the answers before,during,and after the trial the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS v29.Results:The investigator believes that the Buerger-Allen exercise and Epsom salt foot bath will improve the symptoms in the symptomatic group of breast cancer patients and will prevent or delay the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy symptoms among the asymptomatic group as well as improve the overall quality of life(QoL).However,during the trial,if any of the study participants developed any side effects,they would be identified early and prompt treatment would be initiated.Conclusions:This study protocol aims to evaluate and compare the non-pharmacological treatment options for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy(CIPN)and to develop a new treatment option that will pave the way to lead a new non-pharmacological cost-effective treatment option for breast cancer patients which also could improve the QoL.展开更多
This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with...This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with sleep disturbances recruited from Zouping County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.Participants were divided into control and experimental groups,and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)before and after the intervention.The experimental group received Chinese herbal foot bath therapy,while the control group did not.Post-intervention results showed a significant improvement in sleep quality for the experimental group,with a mean PSQI score of 7.79(SD=2.90),compared to 13.45(SD=2.57)in the control group,indicating continued poor sleep.Statistical analysis confirmed that the therapy led to significant improvements across overall and component PSQI scores.The study concludes that Chinese herbal foot bath therapy is a safe,non-invasive,and cost-effective method to enhance sleep quality among postpartum women,especially those of advanced maternal age.It holds promise as a complementary treatment option and could be integrated into standard postpartum care practices to address sleep disturbances without relying on pharmacological interventions.展开更多
The bottom blowing element is the key equipment to ensure the bottom blowing effect of the converter.Three types of bottom blowing elements,dispersive type(D1),double circular seam(D2)and straight cylinder type(D3),we...The bottom blowing element is the key equipment to ensure the bottom blowing effect of the converter.Three types of bottom blowing elements,dispersive type(D1),double circular seam(D2)and straight cylinder type(D3),were built,and the effects of bottom blowing element type on molten bath flow,wall erosion and furnace bottom erosion were simulated.It was found that when the bottom blowing elements of dispersive type(D1)and double circular seam(D2)were used,the dead zone area in the lower part of the molten bath was smaller,and the high-speed zone area was larger;therefore,the stirring effect on the bottom melt was better.When the straight cylinder type(D3)bottom blowing element was used,the gas penetrated the molten bath at a faster rate to reach the surface of molten bath and failed to disperse in the bottom molten bath,and the wall shear stress near the nozzle outlet was larger.When argon was blown by three different bottom blowing elements,the area of the wall shear stress greater than 3 Pa was 4.8,5.6 and 8.7 cm2,respectively,within 0.2 m of the bottom blowing nozzle outlet.展开更多
Chinese medicated bath is one of the external therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM),which has been widely used clinically.The“International Standard of Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques:The Operating S...Chinese medicated bath is one of the external therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM),which has been widely used clinically.The“International Standard of Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques:The Operating Specifications for Chinese Medicated Bath”is drawn up by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Xiamen Hospital in collaboration with domestic TCM universities and hospitals.The specification includes definition,operating process,points for attention and contraindications.It is targeted to provide reference for TCM providers at home and abroad with TCM background in clinical decision-making.展开更多
The traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)medicated bath,as an essential component of TCM therapy,possesses profound historical significance and broad application prospects.This article focuses on the research and developm...The traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)medicated bath,as an essential component of TCM therapy,possesses profound historical significance and broad application prospects.This article focuses on the research and development of the TCM medicated bath.As a form of external treatment within TCM,the medicated bath demonstrates unique efficacy and wide applicability,offering significant advantages in health management,disease prevention,and treatment.This paper analyzes the historical origins,mechanisms of action,development,clinical applications,and existing challenges of medicated baths from various perspectives.Finally,it explores future directions for TCM medicated baths,emphasizing the need for strengthened multidisciplinary cooperation,foundational research,and clinical studies to foster innovation and development.This approach aims to provide safer and more effective therapeutic options for human health.展开更多
[Objective] The aim of the research was to study the effect of the ice bath time after heat shock and the incubation time on the transformation efficacy,and to establish a simple and quick transformation method.[Metho...[Objective] The aim of the research was to study the effect of the ice bath time after heat shock and the incubation time on the transformation efficacy,and to establish a simple and quick transformation method.[Method]Competent cells were prepared with two buffer solutions;with the ice bath time after heat shock and the recovery time as the variables,the relationship between these two factors and transformation efficacy was studied.[Result]The transformation efficacy was the best when the ice bath time was 2 min and the recovery time was 30 or 40 min;when the ice bath time and the recovery time was 0 min,a certain amount of transformants still could be obtained.[Conclusion]The ice bath time after heat shock and the recovery time had certain impact on transformation efficacy,but they were not the decisive factors.Therefore,in the general transformation experiment,these two steps could be omitted.展开更多
A mathematical formulation is developed to represent the magneticfield intensity, the current density, the velocity field, the temperature field in the DC arc furnace bath.The governing equations are solved numericall...A mathematical formulation is developed to represent the magneticfield intensity, the current density, the velocity field, the temperature field in the DC arc furnace bath.The governing equations are solved numerically to describe the magnetic field intensity profiles, the current density profiles, Lorentz force profiles, streamline profiles, the velocity profiles and temperature profiles in the 30t DC-EAF bath. The theoretical predictions of temperature field are in good agreement with measurement in the 30t DC-EAF bath, and the recirculation rate of flow is also in good agreement with published estimation.展开更多
Vibrio vulnificus can cause rotten-skin disease in marine fish aquaculture, resulting in a large number of deaths. The occurrence of rotten-skin disease is becoming severer and severer, leading to serious economic los...Vibrio vulnificus can cause rotten-skin disease in marine fish aquaculture, resulting in a large number of deaths. The occurrence of rotten-skin disease is becoming severer and severer, leading to serious economic losses. In this study, the sensitivities of V. vulnificus to the 18 kinds of herbs, such as stone calamus and Chinese rhubarb, were determined using the agar diffusion method （susceptibility paper）. The results showed that Chinese gall, dark plum, sea buckthorn and eucalyptus leaves have bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects, while sappan wood, Chi- nese rhubarb, pomegranate bark, mentha and clove have strong bacteriostatic ef- fects. The Chinese medicinal herb bath showed good control effect on V. vulnificus.展开更多
The influence of vacuum fluctuation and phonon bath on the probability of single photon emission are both consid- ered in the two-level system model theoretically; by using the master equations and generating function...The influence of vacuum fluctuation and phonon bath on the probability of single photon emission are both consid- ered in the two-level system model theoretically; by using the master equations and generating function method we get the analytical expression of the second-order fluorescence correlation function, probability of single photon emission, and Mandel＇s Q parameter. The results manifest that the coupling between the phonon bath and single photon source destroys the superposition state induced by the square laser pulse, the Rabi oscillation damped rapidly with the increasing of tem- perature. Theoretically, when the structure parameter of arsenide quantum dots tx scaled to O. 1 times of the sample, the critical coherence-temperature will rise up to hundreds of Kelvin, which means a step forward to the realization of coherent control of single photon source at room temperature.展开更多
The objective of this study was to determine how traditional Japanese style bathing could promote good health. Using healthy volunteers, we assessed body temperature (core and cutaneous), red blood cells, white blood ...The objective of this study was to determine how traditional Japanese style bathing could promote good health. Using healthy volunteers, we assessed body temperature (core and cutaneous), red blood cells, white blood cells (WBCs), venous blood gas parameters (PO2, SO2, PCO2, TCO2, HCO3, and pH), weight loss (which may indicate sweat volume), and the time until sweating before and after bathing. We simultaneously conducted a double-blind clinical trial using a bath additive group and a control group to investigate the effect of a bath additive on the same parameters. We found that bathing increased the core and cutaneous body temperature, as well as PO2, SO2, and blood pH. All of the subjects also showed increases in heart rate and weight loss (sweat volume). After bathing, the number and ratio of granulocytes increased while the number and ratio of lymphocytes decreased. These results tended to be emphasized in the bath additive group;however, significant between-group differences were not detected. Our results indicated that bathing improved blood circulation and had a modulatory effect on the autonomic nervous system. This suggested that traditional Japanese style bathing might contribute to good health and longevity;however, additional larger-scale studies were needed to confirm or refute this conclusion.展开更多
文摘[Objectives]To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of head massage combined with Chinese herbal bath in treating insomnia and analyze its herbal medication patterns.[Methods]Clinical data of 200 chronic insomnia patients treated at the Sleep Disorder Center of Taihe Hospital from January 2020 to December 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were randomly divided into observation group and control group(n=100 each).The observation group received head massage combined with Chinese herbal bath therapy,while the control group received Chinese herbal bath alone.The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)was used for efficacy evaluation,and statistical analysis was performed on the frequency of herbal medications in herbal herbal bath formulas.[Results]The PSQI score improvement in the observation group(8.44±1.87)was significantly better than that in the control group(5.74±1.93)(P<0.01).Herbal formulas for external bath primarily contained mind-calming and heart-nourishing herbs(fried Ziziphi Spinosae Semen,Concha Margaritifera)and heat-clearing herbs(Rhizoma Coptidis,Radix Scutellariae).[Conclusions]The combination of head massage and Chinese herbal bath can significantly improve sleep quality in insomnia patients,demonstrating superior clinical efficacy compared with Chinese herbal bath alone.This combined therapy shows good safety and operability,warranting promotion in primary and specialized medical institutions.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFC2901200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52174383 and 52374412)Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2022-YQ-09).
文摘To recover the valuable elements in Bayan Obo tailings,Fe-Si bath smelting reduction was adopted to separate and enrich rare earth elements(REE),niobium and titanium from the REE-Nb-Ti-containing slag.The reduction reaction process of the Fe-Si bath and the migration behavior of valuable elements in the solidification and crystallization process of silicothermic reduction tailings were investigated,and a treatment method for efficiently separating and enriching REE,Nb and Ti was explored.Thermodynamic analysis indicated that at 1600℃,with a 6 wt.%addition of Si as the reducing agent,the niobium oxide in the REE-Nb-Ti-containing slag could be selectively reduced to metallic Nb.In the Fe-Si bath reduction process,the Nb mass fraction in the metal phase increased with prolonged reaction time,peaking at 2.77%,while the Ti mass fraction consistently stayed below 0.12%.Lowering the w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2))enhanced the migration of Nb from slag to metal phase and reduced the Ti impurities.During solidification and crystallization,a significant quantity of perovskite precipitated from reduction tailings,with the REE dissolving into this perovskite.By adjusting the w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2))in tailings to 1.2-1.9 and maintaining a temperature of 1100℃for 4 h,the perovskite area fraction in the final slag could exceed 37%.Finally,a method was proposed to separate and enrich valuable elements in REE-Nb-Ti-containing slags via Fe-Si bath smelting reduction and crystallization control.
基金supported by study protocol(No.DMIHER(DU)IEC/2023/22).
文摘Objective:Breast cancer in India is growing at an alarming rate,and the fact that it is currently being detected more frequently in the younger age groups is even more concerning.In India,a woman dies of breast cancer every 8 min,which is a terrible situation.Breast cancer claims one life for every two women who are diagnosed with it.However,the morbidity level is gradually increasing due to advanced medical treatment,but we need to be aware and alert.Methods:The research has been structured as a randomized controlled trial.A total of 180 breast cancer patients were taken from Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital(AVBRH),Cancer Center Sawangi Meghe for the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria.With intervention,the period of the study was 11 months.A signed consent form was taken from each participant and based on the answers before,during,and after the trial the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS v29.Results:The investigator believes that the Buerger-Allen exercise and Epsom salt foot bath will improve the symptoms in the symptomatic group of breast cancer patients and will prevent or delay the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy symptoms among the asymptomatic group as well as improve the overall quality of life(QoL).However,during the trial,if any of the study participants developed any side effects,they would be identified early and prompt treatment would be initiated.Conclusions:This study protocol aims to evaluate and compare the non-pharmacological treatment options for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy(CIPN)and to develop a new treatment option that will pave the way to lead a new non-pharmacological cost-effective treatment option for breast cancer patients which also could improve the QoL.
文摘This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with sleep disturbances recruited from Zouping County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.Participants were divided into control and experimental groups,and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)before and after the intervention.The experimental group received Chinese herbal foot bath therapy,while the control group did not.Post-intervention results showed a significant improvement in sleep quality for the experimental group,with a mean PSQI score of 7.79(SD=2.90),compared to 13.45(SD=2.57)in the control group,indicating continued poor sleep.Statistical analysis confirmed that the therapy led to significant improvements across overall and component PSQI scores.The study concludes that Chinese herbal foot bath therapy is a safe,non-invasive,and cost-effective method to enhance sleep quality among postpartum women,especially those of advanced maternal age.It holds promise as a complementary treatment option and could be integrated into standard postpartum care practices to address sleep disturbances without relying on pharmacological interventions.
基金funded by the Joint Fund Project of Shaanxi(Grant No.2021JLM-32)the General Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374346).
文摘The bottom blowing element is the key equipment to ensure the bottom blowing effect of the converter.Three types of bottom blowing elements,dispersive type(D1),double circular seam(D2)and straight cylinder type(D3),were built,and the effects of bottom blowing element type on molten bath flow,wall erosion and furnace bottom erosion were simulated.It was found that when the bottom blowing elements of dispersive type(D1)and double circular seam(D2)were used,the dead zone area in the lower part of the molten bath was smaller,and the high-speed zone area was larger;therefore,the stirring effect on the bottom melt was better.When the straight cylinder type(D3)bottom blowing element was used,the gas penetrated the molten bath at a faster rate to reach the surface of molten bath and failed to disperse in the bottom molten bath,and the wall shear stress near the nozzle outlet was larger.When argon was blown by three different bottom blowing elements,the area of the wall shear stress greater than 3 Pa was 4.8,5.6 and 8.7 cm2,respectively,within 0.2 m of the bottom blowing nozzle outlet.
基金National Key R&D Plan:Development of International Standards for Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology(No.2019YFC1712003)。
文摘Chinese medicated bath is one of the external therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM),which has been widely used clinically.The“International Standard of Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques:The Operating Specifications for Chinese Medicated Bath”is drawn up by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Xiamen Hospital in collaboration with domestic TCM universities and hospitals.The specification includes definition,operating process,points for attention and contraindications.It is targeted to provide reference for TCM providers at home and abroad with TCM background in clinical decision-making.
文摘The traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)medicated bath,as an essential component of TCM therapy,possesses profound historical significance and broad application prospects.This article focuses on the research and development of the TCM medicated bath.As a form of external treatment within TCM,the medicated bath demonstrates unique efficacy and wide applicability,offering significant advantages in health management,disease prevention,and treatment.This paper analyzes the historical origins,mechanisms of action,development,clinical applications,and existing challenges of medicated baths from various perspectives.Finally,it explores future directions for TCM medicated baths,emphasizing the need for strengthened multidisciplinary cooperation,foundational research,and clinical studies to foster innovation and development.This approach aims to provide safer and more effective therapeutic options for human health.
基金Supported by Foundation for Returned Scholars of Hebei Province(2010)Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Hebei Normal University(L2009B13)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim of the research was to study the effect of the ice bath time after heat shock and the incubation time on the transformation efficacy,and to establish a simple and quick transformation method.[Method]Competent cells were prepared with two buffer solutions;with the ice bath time after heat shock and the recovery time as the variables,the relationship between these two factors and transformation efficacy was studied.[Result]The transformation efficacy was the best when the ice bath time was 2 min and the recovery time was 30 or 40 min;when the ice bath time and the recovery time was 0 min,a certain amount of transformants still could be obtained.[Conclusion]The ice bath time after heat shock and the recovery time had certain impact on transformation efficacy,but they were not the decisive factors.Therefore,in the general transformation experiment,these two steps could be omitted.
文摘A mathematical formulation is developed to represent the magneticfield intensity, the current density, the velocity field, the temperature field in the DC arc furnace bath.The governing equations are solved numerically to describe the magnetic field intensity profiles, the current density profiles, Lorentz force profiles, streamline profiles, the velocity profiles and temperature profiles in the 30t DC-EAF bath. The theoretical predictions of temperature field are in good agreement with measurement in the 30t DC-EAF bath, and the recirculation rate of flow is also in good agreement with published estimation.
基金Supported by Incentive Program Subsidized by Department of Science and Technology of Hebei Province(15926620H)Key Technology Research and Development Program of Science and Technology Bureau of Qinhuangdao City(201401A067,201402B043)~~
文摘Vibrio vulnificus can cause rotten-skin disease in marine fish aquaculture, resulting in a large number of deaths. The occurrence of rotten-skin disease is becoming severer and severer, leading to serious economic losses. In this study, the sensitivities of V. vulnificus to the 18 kinds of herbs, such as stone calamus and Chinese rhubarb, were determined using the agar diffusion method （susceptibility paper）. The results showed that Chinese gall, dark plum, sea buckthorn and eucalyptus leaves have bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects, while sappan wood, Chi- nese rhubarb, pomegranate bark, mentha and clove have strong bacteriostatic ef- fects. The Chinese medicinal herb bath showed good control effect on V. vulnificus.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University,China(Grant No.2014zzts145)
文摘The influence of vacuum fluctuation and phonon bath on the probability of single photon emission are both consid- ered in the two-level system model theoretically; by using the master equations and generating function method we get the analytical expression of the second-order fluorescence correlation function, probability of single photon emission, and Mandel＇s Q parameter. The results manifest that the coupling between the phonon bath and single photon source destroys the superposition state induced by the square laser pulse, the Rabi oscillation damped rapidly with the increasing of tem- perature. Theoretically, when the structure parameter of arsenide quantum dots tx scaled to O. 1 times of the sample, the critical coherence-temperature will rise up to hundreds of Kelvin, which means a step forward to the realization of coherent control of single photon source at room temperature.
文摘The objective of this study was to determine how traditional Japanese style bathing could promote good health. Using healthy volunteers, we assessed body temperature (core and cutaneous), red blood cells, white blood cells (WBCs), venous blood gas parameters (PO2, SO2, PCO2, TCO2, HCO3, and pH), weight loss (which may indicate sweat volume), and the time until sweating before and after bathing. We simultaneously conducted a double-blind clinical trial using a bath additive group and a control group to investigate the effect of a bath additive on the same parameters. We found that bathing increased the core and cutaneous body temperature, as well as PO2, SO2, and blood pH. All of the subjects also showed increases in heart rate and weight loss (sweat volume). After bathing, the number and ratio of granulocytes increased while the number and ratio of lymphocytes decreased. These results tended to be emphasized in the bath additive group;however, significant between-group differences were not detected. Our results indicated that bathing improved blood circulation and had a modulatory effect on the autonomic nervous system. This suggested that traditional Japanese style bathing might contribute to good health and longevity;however, additional larger-scale studies were needed to confirm or refute this conclusion.
