[Objectives]To explore the effects of electroacupuncture combined with rehabilitation training on knee joint function,three-dimensional(3D)gait,and inflammatory markers in patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA)of cold...[Objectives]To explore the effects of electroacupuncture combined with rehabilitation training on knee joint function,three-dimensional(3D)gait,and inflammatory markers in patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA)of cold-dampness obstruction syndrome.[Methods]A total of 162 KOA patients admitted to Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University from January 2021 to May 2023 were enrolled and randomly divided into an electroacupuncture group and a control group,with 81 patients in each group.The control group received routine rehabilitation training,while the electroacupuncture group received electroacupuncture treatment in addition to the same rehabilitation training,both for 4 weeks.The efficacy,syndrome scores,Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC),Lysholm Knee Score(LKS),3D gait parameters,and levels of inflammatory markers were compared between the two groups.[Results]Following treatment,the total effective rate in the electroacupuncture group was 92.59%,which was significantly higher than 77.78%observed in the control group(P<0.05).Additionally,the electroacupuncture group exhibited lower TCM syndrome scores(P<0.05),reduced WOMAC scores,and elevated LKS scores compared to the control group(P<0.05).Gait parameters,including step frequency,step speed,stride length,initial ground contact flexion angle,maximum swing phase extension angle,and support phase extension angle,were all higher in the electroacupuncture group.Additionally,the sagittal plane maximum abduction moment was lower in the electroacupuncture group.Inflammatory markers showed that interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)were lower in the electroacupuncture group,while transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)was higher(P<0.05).[Conclusions]Electroacupuncture combined with rehabilitation training effectively enhances clinical efficacy,alleviates symptoms,improves knee joint mobility and walking ability,enhances knee function scores,and reduces inflammatory levels,contributing to the rapid recovery of knee joints in KOA patients.展开更多
Objective:To explore the molecular mechanism of the prescription for the syndrome of cold-damp-ness obstructing the lung in the treatment of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19).Methods:The medicinals for the treatment...Objective:To explore the molecular mechanism of the prescription for the syndrome of cold-damp-ness obstructing the lung in the treatment of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19).Methods:The medicinals for the treatment of the syndrome of cold-dampness obstructing the lung,such as Cangzhu(Rhizoma Atractylo-dis),Chenpi(Pericarpium Gitri Reticulatae),Houpo(Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis),Huoxiang(Herba Agastachis),Caoguo(Fructus Tsaoko),Mahuang(Herba Ephedrae),Qianghuo(Rhizoma et Radix Notoptery-gi),Shengjiang(Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens),Binlang(Semen Arecae)in the Diagnosis and Treatment Pro-gram of COVID-19(Trial Version 6)were taken as research subjects,and the combination of these nine me-dicinals can be called Hanshi Zufei Fang(寒湿阻肺方,HSZFF).The active components and targets of each single Chinese materia medica was screened and obtained through the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology(TCMSP)database.The target information related to COVID-19 was retrieved through the Gene-Cards disease-related target database.The medicinal prediction targets were mapped to the disease target to ob-tain the intersection targets.The DAVID database was applied to perform gene ontology(GO)enrichment anal-ysis and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis on the targets;GraphPad Prism 5.0 software was applied to plot the biological process(BP)of GO enrichment analysis,cellular component(CC),molecular function(MF)histograms;OmicShare online software was applied to make KEGG advanced bubble chart;Cytoscape software was applied to visualize the interaction with the targets and Chinese materia medica-components-targets results.Results:Totally 56 key active components of 9 Chinese materia medica for cold-dampness obstructing lung syndrome were screened,and 55 targets were obtained.The results of GO and KEGG enrichment analysis showed that the compound prescription mainly regulated the body's immune re-sponse and reduced inflammation by regulating such signaling pathways of inflammatory response and immune regulation as TNF signaling pathway,HIF-1 signaling pathway,Toll-like receptor signaling pathway,infuenza A signaling pathway,T cell receptor signaling pathway.Conclusion:HSZFF can eliminate infl ammation and inhibit virus by regulating immune inflammatory factors closely related to the occurrence and development of diseases through multi-component and multi-target.展开更多
BACKGROUND Addressing oculoplastic conditions in the preoperative period ensures both the safety and functional success of any ophthalmic procedure.Some oculoplastic conditions,like nasolacrimal duct obstruction,have ...BACKGROUND Addressing oculoplastic conditions in the preoperative period ensures both the safety and functional success of any ophthalmic procedure.Some oculoplastic conditions,like nasolacrimal duct obstruction,have been extensively studied,whereas others,like eyelid malposition and thyroid eye disease,have received minimal or no research.AIM To investigate the current practice patterns among ophthalmologists while treating concomitant oculoplastic conditions before any subspecialty ophthalmic intervention.METHODS A cross-sectional survey was disseminated among ophthalmologists all over India.The survey included questions related to pre-operative evaluation,anaesthetic and surgical techniques preferred,post-operative care,the use of adjunctive therapies,and patient follow-up patterns.RESULTS A total of 180 ophthalmologists responded to the survey.Most practitioners(89%)felt that the ROPLAS test was sufficient during pre-operative evaluation before any subspecialty surgery was advised.The most common surgical techniques employed were lacrimal drainage procedures(Dacryocystorhinostomy)(63.3%),eyelid malposition repair(36.9%),and ptosis repair(58.7%).Post-operatively,47.7%of respondents emphasized that at least a 4-week gap should be maintained after lacrimal drainage procedures and eyelid surgeries.Sixty-seven percent of ophthalmologists felt that topical anaesthetic procedures should be preferred while performing ocular surgeries in thyroid eye disease patients.CONCLUSION Approximately 50%of ophthalmologists handle prevalent oculoplastic issues themselves,seeking the expertise of an oculoplastic surgeon under particular conditions.Many ophthalmologists still favor using ROPLAS as a preliminary screening method before proceeding with cataract surgery.Eyelid conditions and thyroid eye disease are not as commonly addressed before subspecialty procedures compared to issues like nasolacrimal duct obstruction and periocular infections.展开更多
Background:Knee osteoarthritis(KOA)is a chronic degenerative joint dis-ease that frequently occurs in middle-aged and older individuals.Although celecoxib is a commonly used drug for the treatment of KOA,its efficacy ...Background:Knee osteoarthritis(KOA)is a chronic degenerative joint dis-ease that frequently occurs in middle-aged and older individuals.Although celecoxib is a commonly used drug for the treatment of KOA,its efficacy and safety have limitations.Zushima,a traditional Chinese medicine,is commonly used for treating joint pain and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic proper-ties.This study aims to explore the effect of the Zushima patch combined with celecoxib on pain and inflammatory factor expression in knee osteoarthritis(KOA)patients with cold-dampness obstruction.Methods:A total of 100 patients with KOA of cold-dampness obstruction were randomly divided into a treatment group(n=50)and a control group(n=50).Patients in the control group received oral administration of cele-coxib capsules,whereas the treatment group received the Zushima patch combined with oral administration of celecoxib capsules.Then,the efficacy and safety were compared,together with the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome score,pain,and knee joint function.We also determined the concentrations of osteoprotegerin(OPG),insulin-like growth factor(IGF-1),osteocalcin(OC),and inflammatory factors such as interleukin-1β(IL-1β),interleukin-6(IL-6),and C-reactive protein(CRP).Finally,the safety between the two groups was compared.Results:The total effective rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group.After treatment,the levels of the TCM syndrome score,pain score,IL-1,IL-6,and CRP in the treatment group showed significant decreases compared with those in the control group,while the scores of OPG,IGF-1,OC,and knee joint function in the treatment group showed significant increases compared with those in the control group.There was no significant difference in adverse events between the two groups.Conclusions:The Zushima patch combined with celecoxib could relieve the pain of KOA with cold-dampness obstruction and improve knee joint function.These effects may be the result of the downregulation of inflammatory factors and the regulation of joint fluid-related indices.展开更多
The mutual relationships of three effective factors, the diameter D/d （d is the diameter of exit） of obstructed plate, exit densimetric Froude number and the distance Hid of the plate from jet orifice for obstructed...The mutual relationships of three effective factors, the diameter D/d （d is the diameter of exit） of obstructed plate, exit densimetric Froude number and the distance Hid of the plate from jet orifice for obstructed buoyant jet in static ambient, are analyzed to explain normal and abnormal rounded flowing （reverberated and bifurcated flowing）. The critical Froude numbers for obstructed buoyant jets with H/d=2, 4, 6, 8 which distinguished normal and abnormal flowing pattern are obtained. Normal rounded flowing is found only for a plate under a special value of H/d. A fitted formula of critical Froude numbers with H/d and D/d is presented to distinguish rounded flowing types. The occurring of reverberated or bifurcated flowing in abnormal rounded flow is analyzed. Based on the results of obstructed buoyant jets with D/d=1, normal rounded flowing occurred only for all conditions and axial dilution behind the plate under different H/D is obtained.展开更多
The traditional Chinese medicine concepts of "Xinxueyuzuzheng (heart blood stasis obstruction pattern)" and "Qiyinliangxuzheng (qi and yin deficiency pattern)" for myocardial ischemia rat models we...The traditional Chinese medicine concepts of "Xinxueyuzuzheng (heart blood stasis obstruction pattern)" and "Qiyinliangxuzheng (qi and yin deficiency pattern)" for myocardial ischemia rat models were constructed in the present study. Endogenous metabolites in rat plasma were analyzed using the GC/TOF-MS-based metabonomic method. Significant metabolic differences were observed between the control and two model groups, and the three groups were distinguished clearly by pattern recognition. Compared with those of the control, the levels of hydroxyproline, threonic acid, glutamine and citric acid were strikingly up or down-regulated in model rats. The metabolites contributing most to the classification between the two "pattern" rats were identified, such as valine, serine, threonine, ornithine, hydroxyproline, lysine, 2-hydroxybutanoic acid, 3-hydroxybutanoic acid, galactofuranose and inositol. These compounds were indicated as the potential biomarkers. The results suggested that the two "patterns" are involved in dysfunction in oxidative stress, energy metabolism and amino acid metabolism. These findings also provided the substantial foundation for exploring the scientific connotation of these two "Zhengxing (pattern types)" of myocardial ischemia, and "Bianzheng (pattern identification)".展开更多
基金Supported by General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81973883)Three-Year Action Plan Project for Enhancing Clinical Skills and Clinical Innovation Capabilities of Municipal Hospitals(SHDC2020CR1010A).
文摘[Objectives]To explore the effects of electroacupuncture combined with rehabilitation training on knee joint function,three-dimensional(3D)gait,and inflammatory markers in patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA)of cold-dampness obstruction syndrome.[Methods]A total of 162 KOA patients admitted to Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University from January 2021 to May 2023 were enrolled and randomly divided into an electroacupuncture group and a control group,with 81 patients in each group.The control group received routine rehabilitation training,while the electroacupuncture group received electroacupuncture treatment in addition to the same rehabilitation training,both for 4 weeks.The efficacy,syndrome scores,Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC),Lysholm Knee Score(LKS),3D gait parameters,and levels of inflammatory markers were compared between the two groups.[Results]Following treatment,the total effective rate in the electroacupuncture group was 92.59%,which was significantly higher than 77.78%observed in the control group(P<0.05).Additionally,the electroacupuncture group exhibited lower TCM syndrome scores(P<0.05),reduced WOMAC scores,and elevated LKS scores compared to the control group(P<0.05).Gait parameters,including step frequency,step speed,stride length,initial ground contact flexion angle,maximum swing phase extension angle,and support phase extension angle,were all higher in the electroacupuncture group.Additionally,the sagittal plane maximum abduction moment was lower in the electroacupuncture group.Inflammatory markers showed that interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)were lower in the electroacupuncture group,while transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)was higher(P<0.05).[Conclusions]Electroacupuncture combined with rehabilitation training effectively enhances clinical efficacy,alleviates symptoms,improves knee joint mobility and walking ability,enhances knee function scores,and reduces inflammatory levels,contributing to the rapid recovery of knee joints in KOA patients.
基金We thank for the funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81873285)。
文摘Objective:To explore the molecular mechanism of the prescription for the syndrome of cold-damp-ness obstructing the lung in the treatment of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19).Methods:The medicinals for the treatment of the syndrome of cold-dampness obstructing the lung,such as Cangzhu(Rhizoma Atractylo-dis),Chenpi(Pericarpium Gitri Reticulatae),Houpo(Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis),Huoxiang(Herba Agastachis),Caoguo(Fructus Tsaoko),Mahuang(Herba Ephedrae),Qianghuo(Rhizoma et Radix Notoptery-gi),Shengjiang(Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens),Binlang(Semen Arecae)in the Diagnosis and Treatment Pro-gram of COVID-19(Trial Version 6)were taken as research subjects,and the combination of these nine me-dicinals can be called Hanshi Zufei Fang(寒湿阻肺方,HSZFF).The active components and targets of each single Chinese materia medica was screened and obtained through the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology(TCMSP)database.The target information related to COVID-19 was retrieved through the Gene-Cards disease-related target database.The medicinal prediction targets were mapped to the disease target to ob-tain the intersection targets.The DAVID database was applied to perform gene ontology(GO)enrichment anal-ysis and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis on the targets;GraphPad Prism 5.0 software was applied to plot the biological process(BP)of GO enrichment analysis,cellular component(CC),molecular function(MF)histograms;OmicShare online software was applied to make KEGG advanced bubble chart;Cytoscape software was applied to visualize the interaction with the targets and Chinese materia medica-components-targets results.Results:Totally 56 key active components of 9 Chinese materia medica for cold-dampness obstructing lung syndrome were screened,and 55 targets were obtained.The results of GO and KEGG enrichment analysis showed that the compound prescription mainly regulated the body's immune re-sponse and reduced inflammation by regulating such signaling pathways of inflammatory response and immune regulation as TNF signaling pathway,HIF-1 signaling pathway,Toll-like receptor signaling pathway,infuenza A signaling pathway,T cell receptor signaling pathway.Conclusion:HSZFF can eliminate infl ammation and inhibit virus by regulating immune inflammatory factors closely related to the occurrence and development of diseases through multi-component and multi-target.
文摘BACKGROUND Addressing oculoplastic conditions in the preoperative period ensures both the safety and functional success of any ophthalmic procedure.Some oculoplastic conditions,like nasolacrimal duct obstruction,have been extensively studied,whereas others,like eyelid malposition and thyroid eye disease,have received minimal or no research.AIM To investigate the current practice patterns among ophthalmologists while treating concomitant oculoplastic conditions before any subspecialty ophthalmic intervention.METHODS A cross-sectional survey was disseminated among ophthalmologists all over India.The survey included questions related to pre-operative evaluation,anaesthetic and surgical techniques preferred,post-operative care,the use of adjunctive therapies,and patient follow-up patterns.RESULTS A total of 180 ophthalmologists responded to the survey.Most practitioners(89%)felt that the ROPLAS test was sufficient during pre-operative evaluation before any subspecialty surgery was advised.The most common surgical techniques employed were lacrimal drainage procedures(Dacryocystorhinostomy)(63.3%),eyelid malposition repair(36.9%),and ptosis repair(58.7%).Post-operatively,47.7%of respondents emphasized that at least a 4-week gap should be maintained after lacrimal drainage procedures and eyelid surgeries.Sixty-seven percent of ophthalmologists felt that topical anaesthetic procedures should be preferred while performing ocular surgeries in thyroid eye disease patients.CONCLUSION Approximately 50%of ophthalmologists handle prevalent oculoplastic issues themselves,seeking the expertise of an oculoplastic surgeon under particular conditions.Many ophthalmologists still favor using ROPLAS as a preliminary screening method before proceeding with cataract surgery.Eyelid conditions and thyroid eye disease are not as commonly addressed before subspecialty procedures compared to issues like nasolacrimal duct obstruction and periocular infections.
基金New Medical Emergency Requirement Demonstration,Grant/Award Number:LB2023B010100。
文摘Background:Knee osteoarthritis(KOA)is a chronic degenerative joint dis-ease that frequently occurs in middle-aged and older individuals.Although celecoxib is a commonly used drug for the treatment of KOA,its efficacy and safety have limitations.Zushima,a traditional Chinese medicine,is commonly used for treating joint pain and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic proper-ties.This study aims to explore the effect of the Zushima patch combined with celecoxib on pain and inflammatory factor expression in knee osteoarthritis(KOA)patients with cold-dampness obstruction.Methods:A total of 100 patients with KOA of cold-dampness obstruction were randomly divided into a treatment group(n=50)and a control group(n=50).Patients in the control group received oral administration of cele-coxib capsules,whereas the treatment group received the Zushima patch combined with oral administration of celecoxib capsules.Then,the efficacy and safety were compared,together with the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome score,pain,and knee joint function.We also determined the concentrations of osteoprotegerin(OPG),insulin-like growth factor(IGF-1),osteocalcin(OC),and inflammatory factors such as interleukin-1β(IL-1β),interleukin-6(IL-6),and C-reactive protein(CRP).Finally,the safety between the two groups was compared.Results:The total effective rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group.After treatment,the levels of the TCM syndrome score,pain score,IL-1,IL-6,and CRP in the treatment group showed significant decreases compared with those in the control group,while the scores of OPG,IGF-1,OC,and knee joint function in the treatment group showed significant increases compared with those in the control group.There was no significant difference in adverse events between the two groups.Conclusions:The Zushima patch combined with celecoxib could relieve the pain of KOA with cold-dampness obstruction and improve knee joint function.These effects may be the result of the downregulation of inflammatory factors and the regulation of joint fluid-related indices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50479038)
文摘The mutual relationships of three effective factors, the diameter D/d （d is the diameter of exit） of obstructed plate, exit densimetric Froude number and the distance Hid of the plate from jet orifice for obstructed buoyant jet in static ambient, are analyzed to explain normal and abnormal rounded flowing （reverberated and bifurcated flowing）. The critical Froude numbers for obstructed buoyant jets with H/d=2, 4, 6, 8 which distinguished normal and abnormal flowing pattern are obtained. Normal rounded flowing is found only for a plate under a special value of H/d. A fitted formula of critical Froude numbers with H/d and D/d is presented to distinguish rounded flowing types. The occurring of reverberated or bifurcated flowing in abnormal rounded flow is analyzed. Based on the results of obstructed buoyant jets with D/d=1, normal rounded flowing occurred only for all conditions and axial dilution behind the plate under different H/D is obtained.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 30630076 and 30572228)the National 11th 5 Year Technology Support Program (Grant No 2006BAI08B04-05)
文摘The traditional Chinese medicine concepts of "Xinxueyuzuzheng (heart blood stasis obstruction pattern)" and "Qiyinliangxuzheng (qi and yin deficiency pattern)" for myocardial ischemia rat models were constructed in the present study. Endogenous metabolites in rat plasma were analyzed using the GC/TOF-MS-based metabonomic method. Significant metabolic differences were observed between the control and two model groups, and the three groups were distinguished clearly by pattern recognition. Compared with those of the control, the levels of hydroxyproline, threonic acid, glutamine and citric acid were strikingly up or down-regulated in model rats. The metabolites contributing most to the classification between the two "pattern" rats were identified, such as valine, serine, threonine, ornithine, hydroxyproline, lysine, 2-hydroxybutanoic acid, 3-hydroxybutanoic acid, galactofuranose and inositol. These compounds were indicated as the potential biomarkers. The results suggested that the two "patterns" are involved in dysfunction in oxidative stress, energy metabolism and amino acid metabolism. These findings also provided the substantial foundation for exploring the scientific connotation of these two "Zhengxing (pattern types)" of myocardial ischemia, and "Bianzheng (pattern identification)".
