Murals in Mogao Grottoes consist of three parts:support layer,earthen plasters and paint layer.The earthen plasters play a key role in the preservation of murals.It is a mixture of Dengban soil,sand,and plant fiber.Tw...Murals in Mogao Grottoes consist of three parts:support layer,earthen plasters and paint layer.The earthen plasters play a key role in the preservation of murals.It is a mixture of Dengban soil,sand,and plant fiber.Two different natural fibers,hemp fiber and cotton fiber,were reinforced to earthen plasters in the same percentage to evaluate the influence on hygrothermal performance.The two types of earthen plasters were studied:one containing hemp fiber in the fine plaster(HFP)and the other containing cotton fiber in the fine plaster(CFP).Specific heat capacity,dry thermal conductivity,water vapor permeability,and sorption isotherms were investigated.The results showed that the difference between two natural fibers has much more impact on the hygric properties(water vapor permeability and sorption isotherms)of earthen plasters than on their thermal performance(specific heat capacity and dry thermal conductivity).The CFP with higher density has higher thermal conductivity than the HFP with lower density.But no significant differences of specific heat capacity were observed.Compared with HFP,CFP used in murals can reduce the rate of water transfer and prevent salt from transferring water to the mural surface.The overall findings highlight that all these features of CFP are beneficial to the long-term preservation of murals.The study of the earthen plasters in Mogao Grottoes is of general significance,and the measured properties can be used to obtain coupled heat and moisture analysis of the earthen plasters and to dissect the degradation mechanism of murals.展开更多
At the beginning of the twentieth century,artificial stones became commonly used as structural building materials,masonry materials,and architectural decorative elements.The main purpose of this work was to characteri...At the beginning of the twentieth century,artificial stones became commonly used as structural building materials,masonry materials,and architectural decorative elements.The main purpose of this work was to characterize the building materials used in a historical building in Codigoro,a small town near Ferrara,northeastern Italy.This building was constructed according to the Italian rationalist rules for monumental architecture and is an example of the rationalist architecture found in rural villages,which uses innovative materials and decorations including artificial stone.The samples analyzed in this work were imitation natural stone,such as“fake travertine”and“fake Ceppo di Grè”,composed of reinforced concrete slabs coated with white mortar.Asbestos minerals have been observed in the fillers in these materials.Petrographic,mineralogical,and chemical characterization of samples of artificial stones and concrete was performed with optical transmitted light microscopy,scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive spectroscopy,and X-ray diffraction analyses.The results revealed chemical and biological degradation in almost all the artificial stones examined and enabled identification of the presence of calcite,iron oxychloride complexes,and asbestos lizardites used as fillers in two of the analyzed samples.This study aimed to describe a general investigation methodology used to examine the artificial stone façades of the Ex Casa del Fascio of Codigoro,whose architecture is particularly representative of the rationalist architecture in rural villages.The results highlight the relevance of compatible and suitable conservation measures that should be monitored during all restoration interventions to minimize post-degradation fracturing and transformation into elements harmful to human health and the environment.展开更多
Objective:To study the therapeutic effect of Lingze tablets combined with traditional Chinese medicine herbal acupoint plasters on chronic prostatitis.Methods:A total of 64 patients with chronic prostatitis who were a...Objective:To study the therapeutic effect of Lingze tablets combined with traditional Chinese medicine herbal acupoint plasters on chronic prostatitis.Methods:A total of 64 patients with chronic prostatitis who were admitted to the Andrology Clinic of Shuyang County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from March 2021 to March 2023 were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,with 32 cases in each group.The control group took Lingze tablets orally,4 tablets/time,3 times/d;the treatment group took the same medication along with traditional Chinese medicine acupoint herbal plasters.The two groups of patients were treated continuously for 6 weeks,and the differences in the relevant indexes of the curative effect were observed.Results:The NIH-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index(NIH-CPSI)scores of the two groups significantly reduced after treatment(P<0.05),and the scores of the patients in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The treatment received in the treatment group achieved and efficacy of 96.88%,which was significantly higher than that of the group,which was 81.25%(P<0.05).The maximum flow rate(MFR),average flow rate AFR,and urine output of the patients of both groups improved significantly after treatment(P<0.05).However,the experimental group showed better improvements in these indicators(P<0.05).Conclusion:Lingze tablets combined with traditional Chinese medicine acupoint herbal plasters can significantly improve the symptoms and urodynamic function of patients with chronic prostatitis.展开更多
1 Results A nano-adhesive plaster is a biodegradable polymeric sheet with nanometer thickness; e.g.,one side is adhesive to a wound and the other side has high surface compatibility as biomaterial application.We propo...1 Results A nano-adhesive plaster is a biodegradable polymeric sheet with nanometer thickness; e.g.,one side is adhesive to a wound and the other side has high surface compatibility as biomaterial application.We proposed three kinds of polymeric nanosheets; the first is a sheet with ca.5 nm thickness made by cross-linking of human serum albumin (HSA) absorbed on a patterned octadecyltrimethoxysilane monolayer,the second is a nanosheet with ca.100 nm thickness prepared by thermal fusion of biodegradable P...展开更多
Taking modern indoor building construction as an example,this study analyzes the path planning and navigation of a smart plastering robot.It includes a basic introduction to smart plastering robots,an analysis of mult...Taking modern indoor building construction as an example,this study analyzes the path planning and navigation of a smart plastering robot.It includes a basic introduction to smart plastering robots,an analysis of multi-sensor fusion localization algorithms for smart plastering robots,and an analysis of path planning and navigation functions for smart plastering robots.It is hoped that through this analysis,a reference is provided for the path planning and navigation design of such robots to meet their practical application needs.展开更多
Background:Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for three months or even more.Over 25%of the global population suffers from chronic pain.Tong-luo Qu-tong(TLQT)Plaster is clinically used to treat arthritis.Howeve...Background:Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for three months or even more.Over 25%of the global population suffers from chronic pain.Tong-luo Qu-tong(TLQT)Plaster is clinically used to treat arthritis.However,its ability to treat chronic pain remains largely unknown.Methods:In this study,we explored the molecular mechanism of TLQT plaster in relieving chronic muscle pain by combining network pharmacology and RNA-seq analysis.We also applied the Elisa and the RT-qPCR.Results:We found 447 targets in TLQT and 13,599 targets related to chronic pain disease.And 419 intersecting targets were obtained,which mainly enrich the IL-17 signaling pathway,TNF signaling pathway,and Th17 cell differentiation pathway.Further,we constructed the SD rat model of chronic pain.The results of Von Frey Hair Test showed that the relief of muscle pain TLQT treated group was twice as much as that in the model group.The hot plate test results showed that the time of lifting the foot was 1.3 times as much as that of the model group.Moreover,TLQT effectively reduced the inflammation in rat muscle.With RNA-seq analysis,230 differentially expressed genes were collected.The RT-qPCR results indicated that the mRNA expression level of NCF1,CXCL10,and ICAM1 all promoted in the model group,and then decreased significantly in the TLQT treated group.The ELISA results performed that the level of IL-1βand IL-6 in TLQT group high dose group was reduced by about 1.6-fold,and for TNF-α,it was reduced by about 2.6-fold compared with the model group.Immunohistochemistry assay showed that the expression level of CXCL10 and ICAM1 was both up-regulated in the model group and down-regulated in the TLQT group.Conclusion:TLQT plaster reduces chronic muscle pain by inhibiting the expression of NCF1,CXCL10,and ICAM1 and reducing the level of muscle tissue inflammation.展开更多
Objective: This study aims to explore the application effects of Shen-Shi Zhi-Tong plaster combined with Lei-Huo moxibustion in preventing and treating gastrointestinal reactions induced by chemotherapy, particularly ...Objective: This study aims to explore the application effects of Shen-Shi Zhi-Tong plaster combined with Lei-Huo moxibustion in preventing and treating gastrointestinal reactions induced by chemotherapy, particularly its efficacy in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Methods: A total of 100 patients with gastrointestinal reactions who were hospitalized in the oncology department of Nanning Third People’s Hospital from January to December 2023 were selected as study subjects. They were randomly divided into two groups: the observation group (n = 50) received standard antiemetic treatment in conjunction with Shen-Shi Zhi-Tong plaster and Lei-Huo moxibustion, while the control group (n = 50) received only standard antiemetic treatment and Lei-Huo moxibustion. The occurrence of nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy was recorded using a CINV nursing log, and the incidence rates of acute and delayed vomiting were statistically analyzed. Results: The incidence rate of acute vomiting in the observation group was 42%, significantly lower than the control group’s 64% (P = 0.0300);the incidence rate of delayed vomiting was 36% in the observation group compared to 48% in the control group (P = 0.1900). The mean nausea grade in the observation group was 1.08, significantly lower than 2.02 in the control group (P Conclusion: Shen-Shi Zhi-Tong plaster combined with Lei-Huo moxibustion can effectively reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing highly emetogenic chemotherapy and shows good clinical application prospects. This study provides strong support for the adoption of such combined therapies in the prevention and treatment of CINV in the future.展开更多
3D(three-dimensional)printing of soft/tough hydrogels has been widely used in flexible electronics,regenerative medicine,and other fields.However,due to their loose crosslinking,strong hydration and plasticizing effec...3D(three-dimensional)printing of soft/tough hydrogels has been widely used in flexible electronics,regenerative medicine,and other fields.However,due to their loose crosslinking,strong hydration and plasticizing effect of solvent(typically water)and susceptibility to swelling,the printed hydrogels always suffer from bearing compressive stress and shear stress.Here we report a 3D photo-printable hard/soft switchable hydrogel composite which is enabled by the phase transition(liquid/solid transition)of supercooled hydrated salt solution(solvents)within hydrogel.In hard status,it achieved a hardness of 86.5 Shore D(comparable to hard plastics),a compression strength of 81.7 MPa,and Young’s modulus of 1.2 GPa.These mechanical property parameters far exceed those of any currently 3D printed hydrogels.The most interesting thing is that the soft/hard states are easily switchable and this process can be repeated for many times.In the supercooled state,the random arrangement of liquid solvent molecules within hydrogels makes it as soft as conventional hydrogels.Upon artificial seeding of the crystal nucleus,the solvent in hydrogel undergoes rapid crystallization,resulting in the in-situ formation of numerous rigids,ordered rod-like nanoscale crystals uniformly embedded within the hydrogel matrix.This hierarchical structure remarkably enhances the Young’s modulus from kPa to GPa.Furthermore,the softness of hydrogel can be restored by heating and then cooling down to recover the supercooled state of the solvent.Taking advantage of soft/hard status switching,the hydrogel can conform to complex surface morphologies in its soft state and subsequently freeze that shape through crystallization,enabling rapid mold fabrication.Moreover,a shape fixation and recyclable smart hydrogel medical plaster bandage was also developed,capable of conforming the limb shapes and providing adequate support for the bone fracture patients after 10 min of crystallization.Our work suggests a bright future for the direct use of hard hydrogel as a robust industrial material.展开更多
Traditional plasters were generally produced until about the middle of the 20^(th) century.Among traditional plasters,lime plaster in Europe occupies a position of outstanding importance.Plasters play a key role as a ...Traditional plasters were generally produced until about the middle of the 20^(th) century.Among traditional plasters,lime plaster in Europe occupies a position of outstanding importance.Plasters play a key role as a protective and decorative outer layer in the care and rehabilitation of the built heritage.To meet the needs for protecting masonry and living in historic buildings in the modern age,traditional lime plasters can be modified to fulfill technical and aesthetic functions.This paper makes an assessment of the use of traditional and modern lime plasters in Germany.The rediscovery of lime plaster as a material for use in cultural heritage conservation has led to the application of traditional and modern plasters along with advanced guidelines and standards for their production and application.In China,a kind of lime-system has recently been developed that is historically and technically compatible with the types used historically;the new types lend itself well to use in modern conservation.展开更多
Nowadays,materials with a limited impact on the environment are required in the construction sector.Considering the interesting properties of natural elements such as natural fibers,it seems advantageous to use them t...Nowadays,materials with a limited impact on the environment are required in the construction sector.Considering the interesting properties of natural elements such as natural fibers,it seems advantageous to use them to reinforce materials while protecting the environment and guaranteeing economic gain.Along these lines,this research was devoted to studying the effect of untreated natural fibers extracted from the Juncus maritimus plant(from Southern Morocco)on plaster.First,the effect of the percentage of added fibers on the fluidity of the plaster was evaluated by means of the Marsh’s cone method,that is,by measuring the time taken by a known volume of plaster to flow from a cone through a short tube.Then,the highly porous microstructure of the plaster was observed using a scanning electron microscope(SEM).The diffractogram of Juncus maritimus fibers was built by means of a X-ray diffraction(XRD)method.The values obtained for the wet thermal conductivity of the composites decreased from 0.4853 W/m.K for the reference specimen to 0.4324 W/m K for a fiber volume content of 40%.The densities were calculated to determine the lightness of each composite.The mechanical strengths[flexural and compressive]were evaluated for different percentages of rush fibers.The addition of 20%volume fiber was found to improve the flexural strength to 3.63 MPa compared to the sample without fiber(3.36 MPa),thereby ensuring good toughness of the considered material.Nevertheless,a reduction in compressive strength was observed,due to the poor adhesion between the fibers and the plaster matrix.展开更多
The development of bio-sourced materials is essential to ensuring sustainable construction;it is considered a locomotive of the green economy.Furthermore,it is an abundant material in our country,to which very little ...The development of bio-sourced materials is essential to ensuring sustainable construction;it is considered a locomotive of the green economy.Furthermore,it is an abundant material in our country,to which very little attention is being given.This work aims to valorize the waste of the trunks of banana trees to be used in construction.Firstly,the physicochemical properties of the fiber,such as the percentage of crystallization and its morphology,have been determined by X-ray diffraction tests and scanning electron microscopy to confirm the potential and the impact of the mode of drying on the quality of the banana fibers,with the purpose to promote the use of this material in construction.Secondly,the results obtained with the gypsum matrix allowed us to note a preponderant improvement in the composite’s thermal properties thanks to the variation of the banana fiber additive.Thirdly,the impact of the nature of the banana fiber distribution(either fiber mixed in matrix or fiber series model)on the flexural and compressive strengths of the composites was studied.The results obtained indicate that the insulation gain reaches up to 40%.It depends on the volume fraction and type of distribution of the banana fibers.However,the thermal inertia of the composites developed,represented by thermal diffusivity and thermal effusivity,was studied.Results indicate a gain of 40%and 25%,respectively,in terms of thermal diffusivity and thermal effusivity of the developed composites compared to plaster alone.Concerning the mechanical properties,the flexural strength depends on the percentage of the volume fraction of banana fibers used,and it can reach 20%more than the flexural strength of plaster;nevertheless,there is a significant loss in terms of the compressive strength of the studied composites.The results obtained are confirmed by the microstructure of the fiber banana.In fact,the morphology of the banana fibers was improved by the drying process.It reduces the amorphous area and improves the cellulosic crystalline surfaces,which assures good adhesion between the fiber and the matrix plaster.Finally,the dimensionless coefficient analysis was done to judge the optimal proportion of the banana fiber additive and to recommend its use even on false ceilings or walls.展开更多
Background:Chronic wounds pose a significant surgical challenge,often requiring traditional treatments with limited efficacy.This study explores the promising impact of Shixiang plaster,a classic Chinese ointment,on w...Background:Chronic wounds pose a significant surgical challenge,often requiring traditional treatments with limited efficacy.This study explores the promising impact of Shixiang plaster,a classic Chinese ointment,on wound healing.We investigated the cluster of differentiation 31(CD31)expression,serum fibronectin(FN),and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)levels in SPF rats with induced wounds to elucidate the mechanism behind Shixiang plaster’s effectiveness.We investigated the effect and explored the role of Shixiang plaster on the expression of CD31,serum FN,and VEGF in chronic wounds.Methods:The study involved 36 SPF rats divided into model,rb-bFGF,and Shixiang plaster groups.Penicillin was injected into the rats before modelling for 3 days to prevent infection.The skin was excised 2 cm below the horizontal line of the inferior border of the shoulder bone in the middle of the rat column up to the deep fascial layer and inoculated with a certain concentration of Staphylococcus aureus;the wound was covered aseptically for 3 days.The trauma area of the rats was observed at 3,7,and 14 days,respectively.Histopathology was observed using haematoxylin eosin and Masson staining.CD31 expression was detected using immunohistochemistry staining.FN and VEGF expression was detected using serum ELISA.Statistical analyses were carried out by the method of SPSS.Results:Regarding wound morphology,at 3 days,the recovery area of the Shixiang plaster group was larger than that of the other two groups,at 7 days,the wound healing rate of the Shixiang plaster group was significantly higher,and at 14 days,the wounds of the Shixiang plaster group had been mostly healed,with a healing rate of 98.3%.Haematoxylin eosin staining revealed a large amount of granulation tissue at 3 days in the Shixiang plaster group,and the epidermal scales disappeared at 14 days,with thinner epidermal thickness at 1 lesion and a large reduction in inflammatory cell infiltration.Masson staining showed that at 3,7,and 14 days,blue staining was the most abundant and deeper in the Shixiang plaster group,with richer collagen and a compact tissue matrix.Immunohistochemical testing showed strong positive expression of CD31 in the Shixiang plaster group,with abundant neovascularisation and large official lumens extending towards the surface of the wound.Statistically significant elevated expression of FN at 7 and 14 days was determined by ELISA in the Shixiang plaster group,and VEGF expression was significantly increased at 7 days,but expression had been expressed at a low level at 14 days.Conclusion:Shixiang plaster exhibits remarkable efficacy in healing chronic wounds.The proposed mechanism involves FN’s promotion of angiogenesis and cell proliferation,VEGF’s impact on angiogenesis and inflammation,and CD31’s regulatory role in inhibiting inflammation while promoting angiogenesis.展开更多
The present study focuses on the formulation of new composite consisting of plaster and raffia vinifera particle (RVP) with the purpose to reducing energy consumption. The aim of this study is to test this new compoun...The present study focuses on the formulation of new composite consisting of plaster and raffia vinifera particle (RVP) with the purpose to reducing energy consumption. The aim of this study is to test this new compound as an insulating eco-material in building in a tropical climate. The composites samples were developed by mixing plaster with raffia vinifera particles (RVP) using three different sizes (1.6 mm, 2.5 mm and 4 mm). The effects of four different RVP incorporations rates (i.e., 0wt%, 5wt%;10wt%;15wt%) on physical, thermal, mechanicals properties of the composites were investigated. In addition, the use of the raffia vinifera particles and plaster based composite material as building envelopes thermal insulation material is studied by the habitable cell thermal behavior instrumentation. The results indicate that the incorporation of raffia vinifera particle leads to improve the new composite physical, mechanical and thermal properties. And the parametric analysis reveals that the sampling rate and the size of raffia vinifera particles are the most decisive factor to impact these properties, and to decreases in the thermal conductivity which leads to an improvement to the thermal resistance and energy savings. The best improvement of plaster composite was obtained at the raffia vinifera particles size between 2.5 and 4.0 mm loading of 5wt% (C95P5R) with a good ratio of thermo-physical-mechanical properties. Additionally, the habitable cell experimental thermal behavior, with the new raffia vinifera particles and plaster-based composite as thermal insulating material for building walls, gives an average damping of 4°C and 5.8°C in the insulated house interior environment respectively for cold and hot cases compared to the outside environment and the uninsulated house interior environment. The current study highlights that this mixture gives the new composite thermal insulation properties applicable in the eco-construction of habitats in tropical environments.展开更多
Despite its low resistance to humidity, adobe remains the most widely used material for housing construction, particularly in developing countries. The present study aims to assess different modes of use of fermented ...Despite its low resistance to humidity, adobe remains the most widely used material for housing construction, particularly in developing countries. The present study aims to assess different modes of use of fermented RH and to evaluate their influence on the behavior of raw earth for application in plaster. The influences of two types of RH are evaluated: granular rice husk (RHg) and powdered RH (RHp). The clay mainly consists of clay (40%), silt (22%), and sand (38.4%), with a small proportion of gravel (0.24%). Its liquidity limit is 40% and the plasticity index is 26.5%. The mixtures were designed using earth and each of the two rice husks at the volumetric content of 10%, 15% and 20% of the total volume mixed with water 36.5%, 38.5% and 40.3% and fermented for three weeks. Each fermented mixture was added to the soil to form the paste, and 40 × 40 × 160 mm<sup>3</sup> test speciments were made for characterization. The results generally show an improvement in the physico-mechanical properties and water resistance of the mortars containing fermented RH, with an optimal content between 10% and 15%. The powdered RH improved the performance of the mortar better than granular RH.展开更多
Objective:To observe the efficacy and safety of Yinqiao Sanhuang Paste combined with traditional Chinese medicine plaster in treating drug rash caused by targeted therapy in lung cancer.Methods:A total of 100 lung can...Objective:To observe the efficacy and safety of Yinqiao Sanhuang Paste combined with traditional Chinese medicine plaster in treating drug rash caused by targeted therapy in lung cancer.Methods:A total of 100 lung cancer patients treated at our hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected and randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 50 patients in each group.The control group received conventional medication,while the observation group was treated with Yinqiao Sanhuang Paste combined with traditional Chinese medicine plaster.The clinical symptom improvement and adverse reactions in both groups were observed.Results:The effective rate in the control group was 80.00%,while in the observation group,it was 96.00%,with a statistically significant difference between the two groups(P<0.05).The onset time,duration,and significant effect time in the control group were(2.41±0.29)days,(4.42±1.21)days,and(5.45±0.29)days,respectively;in the observation group,they were(2.44±0.21)days,(4.28±1.11)days,and(5.57±1.01)days,respectively.There was no statistically significant difference in the total onset time and total duration between the two groups(P>0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions in the control group was 28.00%,higher than the observation group’s 10.00%(P<0.05).Conclusion:Yinqiao Sanhuang Paste combined with traditional Chinese medicine plaster can effectively reduce the symptoms of drug rash induced by targeted therapy in lung cancer and lower the incidence of adverse reactions,indicating good clinical application value.展开更多
Objective:To study the effect of head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint plasters on patients with insomnia.Methods:The sample consisted of 50 cases,and all of them were admitted to Yixing Hospital of T...Objective:To study the effect of head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint plasters on patients with insomnia.Methods:The sample consisted of 50 cases,and all of them were admitted to Yixing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2022 to December 2023.The patients were divided into an observation group and a control group,with 25 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with a combination of head meridian massage and auricular acupoint plaster while the control group underwent conventional nursing care.The improvement of sleep quality and nursing effect were used as evaluation criteria to compare the clinical effects of the nursing programs.Results:After nursing intervention,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score of the observation group,which was 7.17±1.41 points was lower than that of the control group(9.04±1.96 points),(t=3.8724,P<0.05).The total efficacy was 96.00%for the observation group and 76.00%for the control group(2=4.1528,P<0.05).Conclusion:Head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint can improve the sleep quality of patients with insomnia.展开更多
Objective To observe and compare the difference of clinical therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture combined with auricular plaster therapy and electroacupuncture therapy on simple obesity. Methods sixty female patie...Objective To observe and compare the difference of clinical therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture combined with auricular plaster therapy and electroacupuncture therapy on simple obesity. Methods sixty female patients of simple obesity were randomly divided into two groups： an electroacupuncture group and a combined group. Each group had 30 patients treated respectively with electroacupuncture and electroacupuncture therapy combined with auricular point pressing therapy. The changes of the body mass index （BMI）, body fat percentage （F%）, and waist-hip ratio （WHR） were observed to evaluate the effect of loosing weight. Results Compared with the scores before treatment, the BMI, F%, WHR level in two groups dropped （ all P〈0.01 ） in all 60 patients. And compared with the electroacupuncture group, the combined group dropped more obviously （ P〈0.05, P〈0.01 ） . Conclusion The effects of electroacupuncture therapy and electroacupuncture combined with auricular plaster therapy on simple obesity were both remarkable, but more in the combined group, so it indicates that the combined therapy is better than single therapy.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of Gushenyutai plaster administered at the Guanyuan(CV4) acupoint on male infertility associated with semen non-liquefaction.METHODS: Sixty-two male patients with infertility ...OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of Gushenyutai plaster administered at the Guanyuan(CV4) acupoint on male infertility associated with semen non-liquefaction.METHODS: Sixty-two male patients with infertility caused by semen non-liquefaction were random-ized into a treatment and control group. The control group received comprehensive therapy, which included oral administration of clarithromycin sustained release tablets, hip bath with Zhongyaoxiaoyan granules, prostate massage, and transurethral microwave treatment. The treatment group was administered Gushenyutai plaster in addition to the comprehensive therapy. Both groups were treated for 8 weeks. After treatment, the clinical effect and pregnancy rate were assessed and compared between the two groups.RESULTS: The effective rate of the treatment group was significantly higher than that of the control group(96.77% vs 70.97%, P<0.05) and the pregnancy rates of the treatment group and control groups were 38.71% and 16.13%, respectively(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: The effect of Gushenyutai plaster plus comprehensive therapy was better than that of the comprehensive therapy alone on male infertility induced by semen non-liquefaction.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular plaster therapy in the treatment of children with vocal tic disorders.Methods:Catgut embedding was performed at the acupoin...Objective:To observe the clinical effect of acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular plaster therapy in the treatment of children with vocal tic disorders.Methods:Catgut embedding was performed at the acupoints Bǎihuì(百会GV20),Shéntíng(神庭GV24),Dàzhuī(大椎GV14),Shēnzhù(身柱GV12),Fèishū(肺俞BL13),and Wèishū(胃俞BL21),and then auricular plaster sticking was applied to the acupoints Yānhòu(咽喉TG3),Fèi(肺CO14),Wèi(胃CO4),Jiāogǎn(交感AH6 a),Pízhìxià(皮质下AT4).Results:After treatment,the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale(YGTSS)scores of the patients were significantly reduced(P<0.05),5 cases were clinically cured,8 cases remarkably effective,12 cases effective,5 cases ineffective,and the total effective rate was 83.33%.Conclusion:Acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular plaster therapy for vocal tic disorders was effective,being worthy of clinical popularization.展开更多
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Projects No.51378412)China State Administration of Cultural Heritage(Project No.20110308).
文摘Murals in Mogao Grottoes consist of three parts:support layer,earthen plasters and paint layer.The earthen plasters play a key role in the preservation of murals.It is a mixture of Dengban soil,sand,and plant fiber.Two different natural fibers,hemp fiber and cotton fiber,were reinforced to earthen plasters in the same percentage to evaluate the influence on hygrothermal performance.The two types of earthen plasters were studied:one containing hemp fiber in the fine plaster(HFP)and the other containing cotton fiber in the fine plaster(CFP).Specific heat capacity,dry thermal conductivity,water vapor permeability,and sorption isotherms were investigated.The results showed that the difference between two natural fibers has much more impact on the hygric properties(water vapor permeability and sorption isotherms)of earthen plasters than on their thermal performance(specific heat capacity and dry thermal conductivity).The CFP with higher density has higher thermal conductivity than the HFP with lower density.But no significant differences of specific heat capacity were observed.Compared with HFP,CFP used in murals can reduce the rate of water transfer and prevent salt from transferring water to the mural surface.The overall findings highlight that all these features of CFP are beneficial to the long-term preservation of murals.The study of the earthen plasters in Mogao Grottoes is of general significance,and the measured properties can be used to obtain coupled heat and moisture analysis of the earthen plasters and to dissect the degradation mechanism of murals.
文摘At the beginning of the twentieth century,artificial stones became commonly used as structural building materials,masonry materials,and architectural decorative elements.The main purpose of this work was to characterize the building materials used in a historical building in Codigoro,a small town near Ferrara,northeastern Italy.This building was constructed according to the Italian rationalist rules for monumental architecture and is an example of the rationalist architecture found in rural villages,which uses innovative materials and decorations including artificial stone.The samples analyzed in this work were imitation natural stone,such as“fake travertine”and“fake Ceppo di Grè”,composed of reinforced concrete slabs coated with white mortar.Asbestos minerals have been observed in the fillers in these materials.Petrographic,mineralogical,and chemical characterization of samples of artificial stones and concrete was performed with optical transmitted light microscopy,scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive spectroscopy,and X-ray diffraction analyses.The results revealed chemical and biological degradation in almost all the artificial stones examined and enabled identification of the presence of calcite,iron oxychloride complexes,and asbestos lizardites used as fillers in two of the analyzed samples.This study aimed to describe a general investigation methodology used to examine the artificial stone façades of the Ex Casa del Fascio of Codigoro,whose architecture is particularly representative of the rationalist architecture in rural villages.The results highlight the relevance of compatible and suitable conservation measures that should be monitored during all restoration interventions to minimize post-degradation fracturing and transformation into elements harmful to human health and the environment.
文摘Objective:To study the therapeutic effect of Lingze tablets combined with traditional Chinese medicine herbal acupoint plasters on chronic prostatitis.Methods:A total of 64 patients with chronic prostatitis who were admitted to the Andrology Clinic of Shuyang County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from March 2021 to March 2023 were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,with 32 cases in each group.The control group took Lingze tablets orally,4 tablets/time,3 times/d;the treatment group took the same medication along with traditional Chinese medicine acupoint herbal plasters.The two groups of patients were treated continuously for 6 weeks,and the differences in the relevant indexes of the curative effect were observed.Results:The NIH-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index(NIH-CPSI)scores of the two groups significantly reduced after treatment(P<0.05),and the scores of the patients in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The treatment received in the treatment group achieved and efficacy of 96.88%,which was significantly higher than that of the group,which was 81.25%(P<0.05).The maximum flow rate(MFR),average flow rate AFR,and urine output of the patients of both groups improved significantly after treatment(P<0.05).However,the experimental group showed better improvements in these indicators(P<0.05).Conclusion:Lingze tablets combined with traditional Chinese medicine acupoint herbal plasters can significantly improve the symptoms and urodynamic function of patients with chronic prostatitis.
文摘1 Results A nano-adhesive plaster is a biodegradable polymeric sheet with nanometer thickness; e.g.,one side is adhesive to a wound and the other side has high surface compatibility as biomaterial application.We proposed three kinds of polymeric nanosheets; the first is a sheet with ca.5 nm thickness made by cross-linking of human serum albumin (HSA) absorbed on a patterned octadecyltrimethoxysilane monolayer,the second is a nanosheet with ca.100 nm thickness prepared by thermal fusion of biodegradable P...
基金Science and Technology Research Project of Chongqing Education Commission(Project No.:KJQN202401902)Chongqing Construction Science and Technology Plan Project(Project No.:Chinese Society For Urban Studies,2024:3-24)+1 种基金cientific Research Fund Project of Chongqing Institute of Engineering(Project No.:2022gcky01)College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program Project of Chongqing Institute of Engineering(Project No.:CXCY2024018)。
文摘Taking modern indoor building construction as an example,this study analyzes the path planning and navigation of a smart plastering robot.It includes a basic introduction to smart plastering robots,an analysis of multi-sensor fusion localization algorithms for smart plastering robots,and an analysis of path planning and navigation functions for smart plastering robots.It is hoped that through this analysis,a reference is provided for the path planning and navigation design of such robots to meet their practical application needs.
文摘Background:Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for three months or even more.Over 25%of the global population suffers from chronic pain.Tong-luo Qu-tong(TLQT)Plaster is clinically used to treat arthritis.However,its ability to treat chronic pain remains largely unknown.Methods:In this study,we explored the molecular mechanism of TLQT plaster in relieving chronic muscle pain by combining network pharmacology and RNA-seq analysis.We also applied the Elisa and the RT-qPCR.Results:We found 447 targets in TLQT and 13,599 targets related to chronic pain disease.And 419 intersecting targets were obtained,which mainly enrich the IL-17 signaling pathway,TNF signaling pathway,and Th17 cell differentiation pathway.Further,we constructed the SD rat model of chronic pain.The results of Von Frey Hair Test showed that the relief of muscle pain TLQT treated group was twice as much as that in the model group.The hot plate test results showed that the time of lifting the foot was 1.3 times as much as that of the model group.Moreover,TLQT effectively reduced the inflammation in rat muscle.With RNA-seq analysis,230 differentially expressed genes were collected.The RT-qPCR results indicated that the mRNA expression level of NCF1,CXCL10,and ICAM1 all promoted in the model group,and then decreased significantly in the TLQT treated group.The ELISA results performed that the level of IL-1βand IL-6 in TLQT group high dose group was reduced by about 1.6-fold,and for TNF-α,it was reduced by about 2.6-fold compared with the model group.Immunohistochemistry assay showed that the expression level of CXCL10 and ICAM1 was both up-regulated in the model group and down-regulated in the TLQT group.Conclusion:TLQT plaster reduces chronic muscle pain by inhibiting the expression of NCF1,CXCL10,and ICAM1 and reducing the level of muscle tissue inflammation.
文摘Objective: This study aims to explore the application effects of Shen-Shi Zhi-Tong plaster combined with Lei-Huo moxibustion in preventing and treating gastrointestinal reactions induced by chemotherapy, particularly its efficacy in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Methods: A total of 100 patients with gastrointestinal reactions who were hospitalized in the oncology department of Nanning Third People’s Hospital from January to December 2023 were selected as study subjects. They were randomly divided into two groups: the observation group (n = 50) received standard antiemetic treatment in conjunction with Shen-Shi Zhi-Tong plaster and Lei-Huo moxibustion, while the control group (n = 50) received only standard antiemetic treatment and Lei-Huo moxibustion. The occurrence of nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy was recorded using a CINV nursing log, and the incidence rates of acute and delayed vomiting were statistically analyzed. Results: The incidence rate of acute vomiting in the observation group was 42%, significantly lower than the control group’s 64% (P = 0.0300);the incidence rate of delayed vomiting was 36% in the observation group compared to 48% in the control group (P = 0.1900). The mean nausea grade in the observation group was 1.08, significantly lower than 2.02 in the control group (P Conclusion: Shen-Shi Zhi-Tong plaster combined with Lei-Huo moxibustion can effectively reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing highly emetogenic chemotherapy and shows good clinical application prospects. This study provides strong support for the adoption of such combined therapies in the prevention and treatment of CINV in the future.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52235007,T2121004,and 52325504)Key R&D Program of Zhejiang(Grant No.2024SSYS0027)。
文摘3D(three-dimensional)printing of soft/tough hydrogels has been widely used in flexible electronics,regenerative medicine,and other fields.However,due to their loose crosslinking,strong hydration and plasticizing effect of solvent(typically water)and susceptibility to swelling,the printed hydrogels always suffer from bearing compressive stress and shear stress.Here we report a 3D photo-printable hard/soft switchable hydrogel composite which is enabled by the phase transition(liquid/solid transition)of supercooled hydrated salt solution(solvents)within hydrogel.In hard status,it achieved a hardness of 86.5 Shore D(comparable to hard plastics),a compression strength of 81.7 MPa,and Young’s modulus of 1.2 GPa.These mechanical property parameters far exceed those of any currently 3D printed hydrogels.The most interesting thing is that the soft/hard states are easily switchable and this process can be repeated for many times.In the supercooled state,the random arrangement of liquid solvent molecules within hydrogels makes it as soft as conventional hydrogels.Upon artificial seeding of the crystal nucleus,the solvent in hydrogel undergoes rapid crystallization,resulting in the in-situ formation of numerous rigids,ordered rod-like nanoscale crystals uniformly embedded within the hydrogel matrix.This hierarchical structure remarkably enhances the Young’s modulus from kPa to GPa.Furthermore,the softness of hydrogel can be restored by heating and then cooling down to recover the supercooled state of the solvent.Taking advantage of soft/hard status switching,the hydrogel can conform to complex surface morphologies in its soft state and subsequently freeze that shape through crystallization,enabling rapid mold fabrication.Moreover,a shape fixation and recyclable smart hydrogel medical plaster bandage was also developed,capable of conforming the limb shapes and providing adequate support for the bone fracture patients after 10 min of crystallization.Our work suggests a bright future for the direct use of hard hydrogel as a robust industrial material.
基金conducted with the financial and administrative support of NSFC-Grant No.51738008 and the Elite Innovation Program(2015)of Huzhou Municipal Government,Zhejiang Province,China.
文摘Traditional plasters were generally produced until about the middle of the 20^(th) century.Among traditional plasters,lime plaster in Europe occupies a position of outstanding importance.Plasters play a key role as a protective and decorative outer layer in the care and rehabilitation of the built heritage.To meet the needs for protecting masonry and living in historic buildings in the modern age,traditional lime plasters can be modified to fulfill technical and aesthetic functions.This paper makes an assessment of the use of traditional and modern lime plasters in Germany.The rediscovery of lime plaster as a material for use in cultural heritage conservation has led to the application of traditional and modern plasters along with advanced guidelines and standards for their production and application.In China,a kind of lime-system has recently been developed that is historically and technically compatible with the types used historically;the new types lend itself well to use in modern conservation.
文摘Nowadays,materials with a limited impact on the environment are required in the construction sector.Considering the interesting properties of natural elements such as natural fibers,it seems advantageous to use them to reinforce materials while protecting the environment and guaranteeing economic gain.Along these lines,this research was devoted to studying the effect of untreated natural fibers extracted from the Juncus maritimus plant(from Southern Morocco)on plaster.First,the effect of the percentage of added fibers on the fluidity of the plaster was evaluated by means of the Marsh’s cone method,that is,by measuring the time taken by a known volume of plaster to flow from a cone through a short tube.Then,the highly porous microstructure of the plaster was observed using a scanning electron microscope(SEM).The diffractogram of Juncus maritimus fibers was built by means of a X-ray diffraction(XRD)method.The values obtained for the wet thermal conductivity of the composites decreased from 0.4853 W/m.K for the reference specimen to 0.4324 W/m K for a fiber volume content of 40%.The densities were calculated to determine the lightness of each composite.The mechanical strengths[flexural and compressive]were evaluated for different percentages of rush fibers.The addition of 20%volume fiber was found to improve the flexural strength to 3.63 MPa compared to the sample without fiber(3.36 MPa),thereby ensuring good toughness of the considered material.Nevertheless,a reduction in compressive strength was observed,due to the poor adhesion between the fibers and the plaster matrix.
文摘The development of bio-sourced materials is essential to ensuring sustainable construction;it is considered a locomotive of the green economy.Furthermore,it is an abundant material in our country,to which very little attention is being given.This work aims to valorize the waste of the trunks of banana trees to be used in construction.Firstly,the physicochemical properties of the fiber,such as the percentage of crystallization and its morphology,have been determined by X-ray diffraction tests and scanning electron microscopy to confirm the potential and the impact of the mode of drying on the quality of the banana fibers,with the purpose to promote the use of this material in construction.Secondly,the results obtained with the gypsum matrix allowed us to note a preponderant improvement in the composite’s thermal properties thanks to the variation of the banana fiber additive.Thirdly,the impact of the nature of the banana fiber distribution(either fiber mixed in matrix or fiber series model)on the flexural and compressive strengths of the composites was studied.The results obtained indicate that the insulation gain reaches up to 40%.It depends on the volume fraction and type of distribution of the banana fibers.However,the thermal inertia of the composites developed,represented by thermal diffusivity and thermal effusivity,was studied.Results indicate a gain of 40%and 25%,respectively,in terms of thermal diffusivity and thermal effusivity of the developed composites compared to plaster alone.Concerning the mechanical properties,the flexural strength depends on the percentage of the volume fraction of banana fibers used,and it can reach 20%more than the flexural strength of plaster;nevertheless,there is a significant loss in terms of the compressive strength of the studied composites.The results obtained are confirmed by the microstructure of the fiber banana.In fact,the morphology of the banana fibers was improved by the drying process.It reduces the amorphous area and improves the cellulosic crystalline surfaces,which assures good adhesion between the fiber and the matrix plaster.Finally,the dimensionless coefficient analysis was done to judge the optimal proportion of the banana fiber additive and to recommend its use even on false ceilings or walls.
基金supported by the Guizhou Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ethnic Medicine Scientific Research Project(Project number:QZYY-2023-013).
文摘Background:Chronic wounds pose a significant surgical challenge,often requiring traditional treatments with limited efficacy.This study explores the promising impact of Shixiang plaster,a classic Chinese ointment,on wound healing.We investigated the cluster of differentiation 31(CD31)expression,serum fibronectin(FN),and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)levels in SPF rats with induced wounds to elucidate the mechanism behind Shixiang plaster’s effectiveness.We investigated the effect and explored the role of Shixiang plaster on the expression of CD31,serum FN,and VEGF in chronic wounds.Methods:The study involved 36 SPF rats divided into model,rb-bFGF,and Shixiang plaster groups.Penicillin was injected into the rats before modelling for 3 days to prevent infection.The skin was excised 2 cm below the horizontal line of the inferior border of the shoulder bone in the middle of the rat column up to the deep fascial layer and inoculated with a certain concentration of Staphylococcus aureus;the wound was covered aseptically for 3 days.The trauma area of the rats was observed at 3,7,and 14 days,respectively.Histopathology was observed using haematoxylin eosin and Masson staining.CD31 expression was detected using immunohistochemistry staining.FN and VEGF expression was detected using serum ELISA.Statistical analyses were carried out by the method of SPSS.Results:Regarding wound morphology,at 3 days,the recovery area of the Shixiang plaster group was larger than that of the other two groups,at 7 days,the wound healing rate of the Shixiang plaster group was significantly higher,and at 14 days,the wounds of the Shixiang plaster group had been mostly healed,with a healing rate of 98.3%.Haematoxylin eosin staining revealed a large amount of granulation tissue at 3 days in the Shixiang plaster group,and the epidermal scales disappeared at 14 days,with thinner epidermal thickness at 1 lesion and a large reduction in inflammatory cell infiltration.Masson staining showed that at 3,7,and 14 days,blue staining was the most abundant and deeper in the Shixiang plaster group,with richer collagen and a compact tissue matrix.Immunohistochemical testing showed strong positive expression of CD31 in the Shixiang plaster group,with abundant neovascularisation and large official lumens extending towards the surface of the wound.Statistically significant elevated expression of FN at 7 and 14 days was determined by ELISA in the Shixiang plaster group,and VEGF expression was significantly increased at 7 days,but expression had been expressed at a low level at 14 days.Conclusion:Shixiang plaster exhibits remarkable efficacy in healing chronic wounds.The proposed mechanism involves FN’s promotion of angiogenesis and cell proliferation,VEGF’s impact on angiogenesis and inflammation,and CD31’s regulatory role in inhibiting inflammation while promoting angiogenesis.
文摘The present study focuses on the formulation of new composite consisting of plaster and raffia vinifera particle (RVP) with the purpose to reducing energy consumption. The aim of this study is to test this new compound as an insulating eco-material in building in a tropical climate. The composites samples were developed by mixing plaster with raffia vinifera particles (RVP) using three different sizes (1.6 mm, 2.5 mm and 4 mm). The effects of four different RVP incorporations rates (i.e., 0wt%, 5wt%;10wt%;15wt%) on physical, thermal, mechanicals properties of the composites were investigated. In addition, the use of the raffia vinifera particles and plaster based composite material as building envelopes thermal insulation material is studied by the habitable cell thermal behavior instrumentation. The results indicate that the incorporation of raffia vinifera particle leads to improve the new composite physical, mechanical and thermal properties. And the parametric analysis reveals that the sampling rate and the size of raffia vinifera particles are the most decisive factor to impact these properties, and to decreases in the thermal conductivity which leads to an improvement to the thermal resistance and energy savings. The best improvement of plaster composite was obtained at the raffia vinifera particles size between 2.5 and 4.0 mm loading of 5wt% (C95P5R) with a good ratio of thermo-physical-mechanical properties. Additionally, the habitable cell experimental thermal behavior, with the new raffia vinifera particles and plaster-based composite as thermal insulating material for building walls, gives an average damping of 4°C and 5.8°C in the insulated house interior environment respectively for cold and hot cases compared to the outside environment and the uninsulated house interior environment. The current study highlights that this mixture gives the new composite thermal insulation properties applicable in the eco-construction of habitats in tropical environments.
文摘Despite its low resistance to humidity, adobe remains the most widely used material for housing construction, particularly in developing countries. The present study aims to assess different modes of use of fermented RH and to evaluate their influence on the behavior of raw earth for application in plaster. The influences of two types of RH are evaluated: granular rice husk (RHg) and powdered RH (RHp). The clay mainly consists of clay (40%), silt (22%), and sand (38.4%), with a small proportion of gravel (0.24%). Its liquidity limit is 40% and the plasticity index is 26.5%. The mixtures were designed using earth and each of the two rice husks at the volumetric content of 10%, 15% and 20% of the total volume mixed with water 36.5%, 38.5% and 40.3% and fermented for three weeks. Each fermented mixture was added to the soil to form the paste, and 40 × 40 × 160 mm<sup>3</sup> test speciments were made for characterization. The results generally show an improvement in the physico-mechanical properties and water resistance of the mortars containing fermented RH, with an optimal content between 10% and 15%. The powdered RH improved the performance of the mortar better than granular RH.
文摘Objective:To observe the efficacy and safety of Yinqiao Sanhuang Paste combined with traditional Chinese medicine plaster in treating drug rash caused by targeted therapy in lung cancer.Methods:A total of 100 lung cancer patients treated at our hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected and randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 50 patients in each group.The control group received conventional medication,while the observation group was treated with Yinqiao Sanhuang Paste combined with traditional Chinese medicine plaster.The clinical symptom improvement and adverse reactions in both groups were observed.Results:The effective rate in the control group was 80.00%,while in the observation group,it was 96.00%,with a statistically significant difference between the two groups(P<0.05).The onset time,duration,and significant effect time in the control group were(2.41±0.29)days,(4.42±1.21)days,and(5.45±0.29)days,respectively;in the observation group,they were(2.44±0.21)days,(4.28±1.11)days,and(5.57±1.01)days,respectively.There was no statistically significant difference in the total onset time and total duration between the two groups(P>0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions in the control group was 28.00%,higher than the observation group’s 10.00%(P<0.05).Conclusion:Yinqiao Sanhuang Paste combined with traditional Chinese medicine plaster can effectively reduce the symptoms of drug rash induced by targeted therapy in lung cancer and lower the incidence of adverse reactions,indicating good clinical application value.
基金Wuxi Municipal Health Commission"Promotion of Meridian-Based Head Massage Combined with Auricular Acupressure for Insomnia Patients"(Project No.T202245)。
文摘Objective:To study the effect of head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint plasters on patients with insomnia.Methods:The sample consisted of 50 cases,and all of them were admitted to Yixing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2022 to December 2023.The patients were divided into an observation group and a control group,with 25 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with a combination of head meridian massage and auricular acupoint plaster while the control group underwent conventional nursing care.The improvement of sleep quality and nursing effect were used as evaluation criteria to compare the clinical effects of the nursing programs.Results:After nursing intervention,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score of the observation group,which was 7.17±1.41 points was lower than that of the control group(9.04±1.96 points),(t=3.8724,P<0.05).The total efficacy was 96.00%for the observation group and 76.00%for the control group(2=4.1528,P<0.05).Conclusion:Head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint can improve the sleep quality of patients with insomnia.
文摘Objective To observe and compare the difference of clinical therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture combined with auricular plaster therapy and electroacupuncture therapy on simple obesity. Methods sixty female patients of simple obesity were randomly divided into two groups： an electroacupuncture group and a combined group. Each group had 30 patients treated respectively with electroacupuncture and electroacupuncture therapy combined with auricular point pressing therapy. The changes of the body mass index （BMI）, body fat percentage （F%）, and waist-hip ratio （WHR） were observed to evaluate the effect of loosing weight. Results Compared with the scores before treatment, the BMI, F%, WHR level in two groups dropped （ all P〈0.01 ） in all 60 patients. And compared with the electroacupuncture group, the combined group dropped more obviously （ P〈0.05, P〈0.01 ） . Conclusion The effects of electroacupuncture therapy and electroacupuncture combined with auricular plaster therapy on simple obesity were both remarkable, but more in the combined group, so it indicates that the combined therapy is better than single therapy.
基金the Science and Technology Planning for social development Project of Guangdong Province[Guangdong S&T Planning(2011)No.71]the Construction of Chinese Medicine Strong Province Project supported by Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Guangdong Province[Guangdong TCM(2012)No.23]The Social Development Project of Shantou[Shantou Finance(2010)No.480]
文摘OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of Gushenyutai plaster administered at the Guanyuan(CV4) acupoint on male infertility associated with semen non-liquefaction.METHODS: Sixty-two male patients with infertility caused by semen non-liquefaction were random-ized into a treatment and control group. The control group received comprehensive therapy, which included oral administration of clarithromycin sustained release tablets, hip bath with Zhongyaoxiaoyan granules, prostate massage, and transurethral microwave treatment. The treatment group was administered Gushenyutai plaster in addition to the comprehensive therapy. Both groups were treated for 8 weeks. After treatment, the clinical effect and pregnancy rate were assessed and compared between the two groups.RESULTS: The effective rate of the treatment group was significantly higher than that of the control group(96.77% vs 70.97%, P<0.05) and the pregnancy rates of the treatment group and control groups were 38.71% and 16.13%, respectively(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: The effect of Gushenyutai plaster plus comprehensive therapy was better than that of the comprehensive therapy alone on male infertility induced by semen non-liquefaction.
基金Guangdong Province Graduate Education Innovation Project:No.2017SFKC13。
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical effect of acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular plaster therapy in the treatment of children with vocal tic disorders.Methods:Catgut embedding was performed at the acupoints Bǎihuì(百会GV20),Shéntíng(神庭GV24),Dàzhuī(大椎GV14),Shēnzhù(身柱GV12),Fèishū(肺俞BL13),and Wèishū(胃俞BL21),and then auricular plaster sticking was applied to the acupoints Yānhòu(咽喉TG3),Fèi(肺CO14),Wèi(胃CO4),Jiāogǎn(交感AH6 a),Pízhìxià(皮质下AT4).Results:After treatment,the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale(YGTSS)scores of the patients were significantly reduced(P<0.05),5 cases were clinically cured,8 cases remarkably effective,12 cases effective,5 cases ineffective,and the total effective rate was 83.33%.Conclusion:Acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular plaster therapy for vocal tic disorders was effective,being worthy of clinical popularization.
