Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of Bushen Huoxue decoction in the treatment of Osteoporosis

Objective:To systematically evaluate the long-term efficacy of Bushen Huoxue Decoction combined with vertebroplasty(PVP or PKP)in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures(OVCF),in order to provide evidence-based reference for clinical application.Methods:To ensure the novelty of research data,a computer search was conducted between 2017 and February 2023 to publicly publish all randomized controlled studies and clinical trials at home and abroad on the treatment of OVCF with Bushen Huoxue Decoction combined with vertebroplasty published in CNKI,Wanfang,Vip,PubMed,CBM,and Cochrane libraries.Two researchers independently conducted literature screening and data extraction,evaluated the quality of randomized controlled trials included one by one according to the Cochrane collaboration network standards,and conducted a meta statistical analysis using RevMan5.3 for studies that met the inclusion criteria.Results:A total of 684 patients were included in 7 randomized controlled trials,including 342 patients in the observation group and 342 patients in the control group,with a ratio of 1:1;The meta-analysis results showed that in the observation group,the overall effective rate[RR=1.30,95%CI(1.14,1.47),P<0.001],visual analog pain(VAS)score[SMD=1.19,95%CI(0.77,1.61),P<0.0001],bone mineral density score[SMD=1.09,95%CI(0.15,2.04),P=0.02],COQOL score[SMD=0.99,95%CI(0.68,1.30),P<0.00001],OPG score[SMD=0.48,95%CI(0.18,0.77),P=0.002]The RANKL score[SMD=1.33,95%CI(1.00,1.65),P<0.0001]was significantly superior to the control group,with statistically significant differences.There was no significant difference in the Oswestry Disability Index(ODI)score[SMD=0.27,95%CI(-0.03,0.57),P=0.08],Cobb score[SMD=1.52,95%CI(-1.05,4.09),P=0.25],and vertebral height score[SMD=0.43,95%CI(-0.14,1.01),P=0.14].Conclusion:The results show that Bushen Huoxue Decoction combined with vertebroplasty has significant advantages in improving bone mineral density and alleviating pain in patients after OVCF,which is significantly superior to using OVCF alone.

Analysis on the Effect of Yiqi Huoxue Decoction Combined with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Improving ICU-Acquired Debility in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Objective:To investigate the effect of Yiqi Huoxue decoction combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on improving intensive care unit(ICU)acquired debility in mechanically ventilated patients.Methods:50 patients who were admitted to the ICU and received mechanical ventilation treatment in our hospital from June 2022 to June 2023 and were complicated with ICU-acquired neurasthenia were selected,and randomly grouped using the randomized envelope method into two groups:control group with 25 patients who received neuromuscular electrical stimulation alone;observation group with 25 patients who received the traditional Chinese medicine Yiqi Huoxue decoction.Comparison indexes:treatment efficiency,degree of emotional recovery(APACHEⅡscore),muscle strength status(MRC score),motor status(FAC rating),and self-care ability(BI index score).Results:The treatment efficiency of patients in the observation group patients was higher as compared to those in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the comparison of the results of the scores(ratings)of each index between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After the treatment,the APACHEⅡscores of patients in the observation group were significantly lower as compared to those in the control group,while the MRC scores,FAC ratings,and BI index scores were higher in the observation group than those of the control group patients(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combined application of Yiqi Huoxue decoction and neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the treatment of patients with ICU-acquired neurasthenia complicated by mechanical ventilation significantly enhanced the clinical efficacy,the patient’s muscle strength,motor status,and ability of self-care.Hence,it has high application value and is worthy to be popularized.

Effect of sitagliptin combined with Yiqi yangyin huoxue decoction on clinical efficacy and hemorheology in early diabetic nephropathy

BACKGROUND Early diabetic nephropathy(DN)is a complication of diabetes mellitus.It mainly affects kidney microvessels and glomerular function,and its timely and effective treatment is critical for early DN.However,the effects of treatments comprising simple Western medicine are not optimal.With the promotion and implementation of integrated Chinese and western medicine treatments,remarkable results have been achieved for many diseases.To this end,we explored the clinical efficacy of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicines for the treatment of early DN.AIM To investigate the effect of sitagliptin tablets combined with Yiqi yangyin huoxue decoction on clinical efficacy and hemorheology in patients with early DN.METHODS Through a retrospective analysis,123 patients with early DN were admitted to the endocrinology clinic of the Changzhou NO.7 People’s Hospital from January 2021 to October 2022 and were selected as study subjects.After rigorous screening,100 patients with early DN were enrolled.The control group(CG,n=50)and the observation group(OG,n=50)were divided according to the treatment method.The CG were treated with sitagliptin,and the OG were treated with sitagliptin plus the Yiqi yangyin huoxue decoction.Both groups were treated for 3 mo.For both groups,the baseline data and clinical efficacy were compared,and changes in blood glucose levels,lipid levels,renal function,and hematological indicators before(T0)and after(T1)treatment were assessed.RESULTS The total effective rate for the OG was 94.00%and that of the CG was 80.00%(P<0.05).After treatment(T1),the levels of fasting blood glucose,2 h postprandial glucose,total cholesterol,triacylglycerol,and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in OG patients were obviously lower than those in the CG(P<0.05),and cystatin C,homocysteine,urinary microalbumin,and blood creatinine values in OG patients were also obviously lower than those in the CG(P<0.05);erythrocyte deposition,plasma viscosity,whole blood high shear viscosity,and whole blood low shear viscosity were markedly lower in OG patients than in the CG(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Sitagliptin combined with Yiqi yangyin huoxue decoction has a remarkable effect when used to treat patients with early DN.Further,it is helpful in improving hemorheological indices and controlling disease progression.

Effect of JIANPI HUOXUE decoction on inflammatory cytokine secretion pathway in rat liver with lipopolysaccharide challenge

AIM： To evaluate the effect of Chinese traditional medicinal prescription, JIANPI HUOXUE decoction （JHD） on cytokine secretion pathway in rat liver induced by lipopolysaccharide （LPS）. METHODS： Twenty-four male SD rats were divided into normal group （n = 4）, model group （n = 10） and JHD group （n = 10） randomly. Rats in model group and JHD group were administrated with normal saline or JHD via gastrogavage respectively twice a day for 3 d. One hour after the last administration, rats were injected with LPS via tail vein, 50 μg/kg. Simultaneously, rats in normal group were injected with equivalent normal saline. After LPS stimulation for 1.5 h, serum and liver tissue were collected. Pathological change of liver tissues was observed through hematoxylineosin （H.E.） staining. Tumor necrosis factor alpha （TNF-α） in serum were assayed by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）. The protein expression of TNF-α, phosphorylated inhibit-κB （p-κB） and CD68 in liver were assayed by Western blot. The distribution of CD68 protein in liver was observed through immunohistochemical staining. The mRNA expression of TNF-α, interleukin-6 （IL-6）, CD14, toll-like receptor 2 （TLR2） and TLR4 in liver were assayed by real-time RT-PCR.RESULTS： Predominant microvesicular change, hepatocyte tumefaction and cytoplasm dilution were observed in liver tissues after LPS administration as well as obvious CD68 positive staining in hepatic sinusoidal. After LPS stimulation, serum TNF-α （31.35 ± 6.06 vs 12225.40 ± 9007.03, P 〈 0.05）, protein expression of CD68 （1.13 ± 0.49 vs 3.36 ±1.69, P 〈 0.05）, p-IκB （0.01 ±0.01 vs 2.07 ＋ 0.83, P 〈 0.01） and TNF-α （0.27 ± 0.13 vs 1.29 ± 0.37, P 〈 0.01） in liver and mRNA expression of TNF-α （1.96 ± 2.23 vs 21.45 ±6.00, P 〈 0.01）, IL-6 （4.80 ± 6.42 vs 193.50 ± 36.36, P 〈 0.01） and TLR2 （1.44 ± 0.62 vs 4.16 ± 0.08, P 〈 0.01） in liver were also increased significantly. These pathological changes were all improved in .1HD group. On the other hand, TLR4 mRNA （1.22 ± 0.30 vs 0.50 ± 0.15, P 〈 0.05） was down-regulated and CD14 mRNA increased but not significantly after LPS stimulation. CONCLUSION： JHD can inhibit cytokine secretion pathway induced by LPS in rat liver, which is probably associated with its regulation on CD68, p-IκB and endotoxin receptor TLR2.

Tongqiao Huoxue Decoction combined with butylphthalide in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke and its effect on VEGF

Objective:To study the effect of Tongqiao Huoxue Decoction combined with butylphthalide soft capsules on acute ischemic stroke and its effect on serum vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF).Methods:There are 76 patients with acute ischemic stroke(Acute Ischemic Stroke,AIS),including 38 cases in the control group and the observation group.All patients were treated with conventional treatment methods for this disease.On this basis,the control group was given butylphthalide soft capsules orally,0.2g/time,3 times a day,and the observation group was given Tongqiaohuoxue Decoction on the basis of oral butylphthalide soft capsules.One dose a day,two times in the morning and evening.All patients were treated for 20 days as a course of treatment.The clinical efficacy of the two groups of patients were compared,the collateral circulation rate before and after treatment,NIHSS,MoCA and MMSE,hemorheology(plasma viscosity,fibrinogen,whole blood high and low shear viscosity),VEGF levels and the occurrence of adverse reactions.Results:The effective rate of the two groups was 92.1%in the observation group and 73.7%in the control group,which was significantly different(P<0.05).The collateral circulation patency rate was 86.8%in the observation group and 57.9%in the control group,which was significantly different(P<0.05).After treatment,the MoCA,MMSE scores and VEGF levels of the observation group were significantly higher than those before the treatment and the control group,with significant differences(P<0.05).The NIHSS score and hemorheology were improved compared with those before the treatment and the control group.There are significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion:Tongqiao Huoxue Decoction combined with butylphthalide soft capsules can significantly improve collateral circulation,hemorheology,neurological and cognitive functions in patients with acute ischemic stroke.The mechanism may be related to the increase of VEGF levels and the promotion of neovascularization.

Yiqi Huoxue Decoction attenuates ischemia/hypoxia-induced oxidative stress injury in H9c2 cardiomyocytes

Objective:Yiqi Huoxue Decoction (YQHX) has been widely used for clinical treatment of ischemic heart disease.While oxidative stress plays a key role in the pathogenesis of ischemic heart disease,the function and molecular mechanism underlying antioxidative protective effects of YQHX on H9c2 cardiomyocytes against ischemia/hypoxia (I/H) have yet to be well clarified.Methods:H9c2 cells were subjected to 12 h of hypoxia with serum-free conditions and then treated with or without YQHX (100-400 μg/mL).Cell viability was examined using a CCK-8 assay.Maleic dialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were detected using commercial kits.Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and mitochondrial membrane potential were measured using fluorescence microscopy and confocal laser-scanning microscopy,respectively.Ultrastructural details of mitochondria in H9c2 cells were observed using transmission electron microscopy.The antioxidative protective pathway was assessed by measuring mRNA and protein expression of Nrf2 and HO-1,as well as AMPK activation.Results:I/H injury gradually induced oxidative stress.Treatment with YQHX significantly increased cell viability and reversed I/H-induced oxidative stress,including reducing the production of oxidative stress products (ROS and MDA),increasing SOD levels,improving mitochondrial morphology,and increasing mitochondrial membrane potential.YQHX was also observed to increase I/H-induced expression of Nrf2 and HO-1,and the activation effects of YQHX were blocked by an AMPK inhibitor.In addition,HPLC analysis showed that YQHX contained two active antioxidative constituents (calycosin and ferulic acid).Conclusion:The results suggest that anti-oxidative effects exerted by YQHX in H9c2 cardiomyocytes may be linked to upregulation of the AMPK-mediated Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.

Yiqi Huoxue Decoction modifies the expression of myocardial cytoskeleton-associated proteins by regulating the AMPK signaling pathway in H9c2 cells exposed to hypoxic conditions

Background:In myocardial ischemia,hypoxia leads to destruction of the cytoskeleton,and especially the imbalance of microtubule polymerization-depolymerization,which seriously affects the structure and function of cardiomyocytes.We previously showed that a Yiqi Huoxue Decoction (YQHX) improves mitochondrial function and decreases anti-oxidative effects in hypoxia-induced H9c2 cell injury.Therefore,in this study we investigated whether YQHX protects against hypoxia-induced damage by decreasing damage to the cardiac cytoskeleton.Methods:After reaching 70%-80% confluence,H9c2 cells were synchronized in serum-free Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium for 6 hours,then divided into control,model,and YQHX (100,200,400 μg/mL) groups,which were then grown in a hypoxic atmosphere for 12 hours.Cardiac cell viability was assessed using an xCELLigence system.The levels of lactate dehydrogenase,maleic dialdehyde,and superoxide dismutase in H9c2 cell supernatants were measured.Hoechst 33258 staining was employed to observe cardiac cell apoptosis.Confocal microscopy,immunofluorescence,and western blot analysis were performed to evaluate the protective effects of the YQHX against hypoxia-induced injury in the H9c2 cell line.Results:Cells that were pretreated with YQHX were more able to maintain their microtubule structure in the early stages of hypoxia and had better myocardial fitness in response to hypoxia compared with cells that were not pretreated.However,hypoxia-induced upregulation of α-tubulin and β-tubulin expression antagonized the protective effect of YQHX (100 μg/mL).In addition,YQHX (100 μg/mL) treatment significantly upregulated MAP4 protein expression (P =.003) and downregulated p-AMPKα protein expression (P <.001) compared with the model group.Conclusion:The results indicate that YQHX plays a role in protecting against oxidative stress injury and apoptosis in H9c2 cells.Notably,our results suggested that the YQHX could mitigate the damage to the cardiac cytoskeleton and the dysregulation of AMPK-related protein signaling pathways that are induced by hypoxia.

Serum proteomic approach in patients with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome in coronary heart disease:to explore therapeutic mechanism of Yiqi Huoxue decoction

OBJECTIVE To explore the curative effect and mechanism of Yiqi Huoxue decoction in the treatment of coronary heart disease with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome.METHODS The patients with coronary heart disease of Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome were treated with Yiqi Huoxue decoction for 3 months,and the changes of cardiac function were observed.61 serum samples(including 29 cases of disease group and 32 cases of Yiqi Huoxue expression group)were analyzed by non labeled proteomics.The disease group was used as the control group,and the protein with expression level difference of more than 1.2 folds(P<0.05)was screened.The molecular function,biological pathway and protein interaction of the different proteins were analyzed by bioinformatics,so as to identify the molecular and biological pathway of Yiqi Huoxue decoction in the treatment of coronary heart disease with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome.RESULTS Clinical treatment found that Yiqi Huoxue decoction can improve TCM syndrome score and left ventricular ejection fraction,regulate blood glucose and blood lipid levels,prolong thrombin time,and improve heart function.The results of proteomic quantitative analysis showed that there were 69 proteins with different expression levels in the disease group.Bioinformatics analysis results showed that Yiqi Huoxue decoction may regulate ApoA1,alpha-2 and other proteins to act on HDL assembly,platelet degradation,PI3K Akt signaling pathway,and then play a therapeutic role in coronary heart disease with Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome.CONCLUSION Yiqi Huoxue decoction can effectively improved the heart function decline caused by Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome of coronary heart disease.It mainly act on energy metabolism and platelet activation pathway by activating HDL assembly and platelet degradation signal pathway proteins.This study can provide reference for the follow-up treatment mechanism of Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome of coronary heart disease.

Yiqi Huoxue Decoction in the treatment of Qi and yin deficiency and stasis type diabetic nephropathy in stageⅢ and its effect on VEGF and TGF-β1

Objective:To observe the efficacy of Yiqi Huoxue Decoction in the treatment of patients with diabetic nephropathy(DN)stageⅢwith qi and yin deficiency and stasis and its effects on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β1).Methods:Sixty patients with stage DN of Qi-yin deficiency and stasis type DN who were treated in the Endocrinology Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from September 2018 to December 2019 were selected as the research subjects.The remainder method was used to divide them into 30 cases in the observation group and 30 cases in the control group.Patients in both groups were referred to the guidelines and expert consensus for general treatment of DN(hypogl-ycemic,antihypertensive,lipid-lowering,etc.).The control group was given pancreatic kallikrein enteric-coated tablets orally once,120U,3 times a day,and the observation group was given The traditional Chinese medicine Yiqi Huoxue Decoction was taken orally,one dose daily,twice a day in the morning and evening;the two groups intervened continuously for 8 weeks.Detect blood FPG,PBG,HbA1c,β2-MG,BUN,SCr,VEGF,TGF-β1,and urine mALB and UACR levels before and after treatment,and calculate eGFR before and after treatment in both groups;observe changes in TCM syndrome scores in the two groups,Compare its clinical efficacy.Results:After 8 weeks of treatment,the total clinical effective rate of patients in the observation group was 93.3%,which was significantly different from the control group of 76.6%(P<0.05);the TCM syndrome scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those before treatment and in the control group(P<0.05);The levels of FPG,HbA1c,PPG,mALB,β2-MG,UACR,VEGF,and TGF-β1 in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,with significant differences(P<0.05).The levels of SCr and BUN in the observation group were significantly lower.Compared with before treatment,eGFR increased,but there was no signi-ficant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion:Yiqi Huoxue Decoction for the treatment of patients with DN typeⅢqi-yin deficiency and stasis type,not only helps to lower blood sugar levels,improve TCM syndromes,but also can reduce early renal damage,reduce urine albumin,and delay kidney function It may be further worsened and has better safety.The mechanism may be related to reducing the levels of VEGF and TGF-β1,thereby delaying the fibrosis of tubulointerstitial scar and inhibi-ting glomerular capillary sclerosis.

Effect of Huoxue Huayu Lishui Decoction on P65 and TAK1 of acute soft tissue injury in rats

Objective:To explore the mechanism of the action of Huoxue Huayu Lishui prescription on acute ankle joint injury.Methods:Forty-eight SPF rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,Shujin Huoluo capsule group,low,medium and high dose groups for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.The blank group was not modeled,and the other groups were modeled.Each group of 8 animals,the Shujin Huoluo capsule group was given 0.2g/ml mixed liquid by gavage,and the low,medium and high blood circulation and blood stasis Lishui prescription group was given 1.03g/ml,2.06g/ml,4.12g/ml decoction For the stomach,the normal group was given 1.5ml/100g,once a day for 1 week.The expression of NF-κB P65 and transforming growth factor kinase 1(TAK1)protein in the soft tissue around the ankle joint of rats was detected by sports protein immunoblotting method,and the mRNA expression of NF-κB P65 and TAK1 was detected by PCR technology.Results:One day after modeling,the expressions of P65 and TAK1 mRNA and protein in the model group,the positive drug group,and low,medium and high doses of Huoxue Huayu Lishui Recipe were significantly different from those of the blank control group(P<0.05).After taking the medicine for 7 days,compared with the model group,the expressions of P65 and TAK1 mRNA and protein in the Shujin Huoluo capsule group and the low,medium and high dose Huoxue Huayu Lishui Recipe group were all decreased(P<0.05).After 7 days of taking the medicine,compared with the Shujin Huoxue Capsule group,there was no difference in P65 protein in the low-dose Huoxue Huayu Lishui Recipe group.The expression of P65 protein in the middle and high groups and the Shujin Huoxue Capsule group were all decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the Shujin Huoxue Capsule group,the expressions of TAK1 protein,P65 and TAK1 mRNA in the low,medium,and high groups and the Shujin Huoxue Capsule group were all decreased(P<0.05).The results suggest that Huoxue Huayu Lishui Recipe can inhibit the expression of NF-κB P65 and TAK1 protein in ankle joint injury.Conclusion:Huoxue Huayu Lishui prescription may regulate the expression of NF-κB P65 and TAK1 in ankle joint injury of NF-κB rats,so as to improve the clinical symptoms of local swelling and pain in the ankle joint.

Effect of Tongmai Huoxue decoction combined with warm needling on hemorheology and antioxidant capacity in patients with high altitude polycythemia

Objective: To investigate the curative effect of Tongmai Huoxue Decoction combined with warm needling on the treatment of High altitude polycythemia (HAPC), and to analyze the changes of hemorheology and antioxidant ability before and after treatment. Methods: A total of 90 HAPC patients were randomly divided into control group and observation group. The control group was treated with low molecular weight dextran and captopril. On the basis of this, the observation group was supplemented with Tongmai Huoxue Decoction combined with warm needling. Hemorheology and antioxidant markers were measured before and after treatment in all subjects. Results: Before treatment, there were no significant differences in the hemorheology indexes between the control group and the observation group. After treatment, the two groups of hemorheology related indicators were significantly lower than those before treatment, including whole blood low shear reduction viscosity, whole blood high shear reduction viscosity, plasma viscosity, Hb, Hct and RBC. The levels of the observation group were significantly lower than that of the control group. Before treatment, there was no significant difference in antioxidant indexes between the control group and the observation group. After treatment, the levels of serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) in the two groups were higher than those in the pre-treatment, while the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) was lower than that before treatment. The levels of serum SOD and GSH in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, and the MDA content was lower than that in the control group. Conclusion: Routine treatment of Western medicine combined with Tongmai Huoxue Decoction joint warm needling method may reduce hemoglobin, improve hemorheology and improve antioxidant ability in HAPC patients, and it may be one of the potential effective drugs for adjuvant therapy of HAPC.

Experience in Treating Viral Myocarditis with Master Lei's Huoxue Decoction

Modem medical treatment of viral myocarditis by suppressing viral replication and improving cardiomyocyte metabolism has a good effect on the acute infectious period of viral myocarditis,but the curative rate is poor,especially the sequelae of viral myocarditis,which often lingers for years to decades.The use of traditional Chinese medicine can achieve a certain curative effect by promoting the positive and dispelling evil spirits as well as balancing yin and yang.After long-term observation,it is found to have clear eff ect on improving myocardial injury caused by viral myocarditis.

Effectiveness and safety of Qidong Huoxue decoction(芪冬活血饮)in treatment of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome:a randomized,controlled trial

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of Qidong Huoxue decoction(芪冬活血饮,QDHX)in treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome(ALI/ARDS)when used as an adjunctive treatment.METHODS:ALI/ARDS patients admitted to our medical intensive care unit were randomly allocated to the control group or the QDHX group and received standard therapy.The QDHX group received QDHX(50 mL per day for 14 d)orally or via a gastric tube.The primary outcome was measured according to Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)syndrome scores,with partial pressure of oxygen/fraction of inspired oxygen(PaO_(2)/FiO_(2))levels as the secondary outcome.RESULTS:A total of 73 patients completed the study(36 in the TCM and 37 in the conventional group),and their records were analyzed.After 14-d treatment,the TCM group showed a significant decrease in TCM syndrome scores(P<0.05)and increased PaO_(2)/FiO_(2) levels(P<0.05).The therapeutic effect of integrated Chinese and western medicine was more significant than that of Western Medicine alone.No serious side effects were observed.CONCLUSIONS:Our study results show that QDHX in combination with conventional drug therapy can significantly reduce some clinical symptoms in patients with ALI/ARDS.

Clinical Evaluation of Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction(养阴清热生肌汤)in Preventing and Treating Acute Radiation Esophagitis

Objective:To explore the prevention and treatment effect of Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction(养阴清热生肌汤)on acute radiation esophagitis.Methods:From May 2020 to February 2021,60 patients with malignant tumor who underwent radiotherapy were selected as the research objects.They were divided into two groups by odd and even number drawing,30 cases in the control group and 30 cases in the observation group.The control group took mixed solution orally,while the observation group took Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction.The clinical effects,occurrence time,duration,grading of acute radiation esophagitis and TCM syndrome scores of dry mouth and constipation were compared between the two groups.Results:The effective rate of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);Compared with the control group,the time of acute radiation esophagitis was prolonged and the duration of symptoms was shortened in the observation group(P<0.05);The incidence of above gradeⅡin the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the incidence of below gradeⅠwas significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);There was no significant difference in the scores of dry mouth and constipation between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05),the scores of the two groups were decreased after treatment,and the observation group was lower than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Yangyin Qingre Shengji Decoction(养阴清热生肌汤)has a positive effect on prevention and treatment of acute radiation esophagitis in patients with malignant tumor undergoing radiotherapy,which can be popularized.

Huoxue Tongjiang decoction-resisted reflux esophagitis by activation stem cell factor/c-kit/interstitial cell of cajal pathway and regulating the T-helper 17/regulatory T-cells balance in rats

Background:Huoxue Tongjiang decoction(HXTJD)is an effective prescription for treating reflux esophagitis(RE).We investigated the effects of HXTJD on esophageal motility and mucosal inflammation in a rat RE model.Methods:Chemical composition of HXTJD was analyzed by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography Q-Orbitrap mass spectrometry(MS).The change rates of mean contraction tension forces,mean amplitudes,and mean frequencies for the lower esophageal sphincter(LES)were recorded using the isolated tissue bath system,mechanical tension transducer,and PowerLab physiological recorder.After weighing the stomach,the phenol red labeling method was used to measure the gastric emptying rate.The LES ultrastructure was observed through transmission electron microscopy.Immunofluorescence and western blotting were used to detect the number of interstitial cells of Cajal(ICC)and the expression levels of c-kit protein,connexin43(Cx43),and stem cell factor(SCF).Flow cytometric analysis and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were conducted to detect the percentages of T helper 17(Th17)cells and regulatory T(Treg)cells and the serum concentrations of interleukin 6(IL-6),interleukin 17(IL-17),and interleukin 10(IL-10)in the rats.Results:We identified 28 chemical constituents in HXTJD.Regarding esophageal motility,we revealed that HXTJD increased the mean contraction tension forces,mean amplitudes,and mean frequency change rate of LES and the gastric emptying rate;decreased stomach weight;and improved the LES ultrastructure.Additionally,HXTJD increased the number of ICC-positive cells,and c-kit,Cx43,and SCF expression levels.Regarding esophageal inflammation,HXTJD significantly decreased the percentage of Th17 cells,and IL-6 and IL-17 concentrations,and increased the percentage of Treg cells and IL-10 concentration.Conclusion:HXTJD was found to be efficacious in the rat RE model.It may promote esophageal motility and alleviate the inflammatory response by activating the SCF/c-kit/ICC pathway and regulating the Th17/Treg cell balance.

益气活血通络方对脊髓型颈椎病模型大鼠miR-126a-5p及VEGF信号通路的影响

目的探讨益气活血通络方对脊髓型颈椎病模型大鼠微小RNA-126a-5p(miR-126a-5p)及血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)信号通路的影响。方法30只健康雄性SD大鼠按照随机数字表法均分为假手术组、模型组和中药组。模型组、中药组均制备脊髓型颈椎病模型。中药组给予益气活血通络方灌胃,假手术组、模型组给予生理盐水灌胃,均为12周。各组干预结束后进行大鼠行为学测试,测定机械性刺激阈值和热刺激回缩时间。处死大鼠,HE染色观察各组椎间盘软骨终板结构的差异。TUNEL染色观察大鼠椎间盘纤维环细胞变化。实时荧光定量聚合酶链式反应检测大鼠椎间盘纤维环组织miR-126a-5p和VEGF mRNA。采用Western blot法检测大鼠椎间盘纤维环组织VEGF蛋白表达。结果与假手术组比较,模型组大鼠椎间盘血管芽数目减少,大鼠椎间盘纤维环细胞破坏明显、大量凋亡且细胞密度降低;模型组和中药组机械性刺激阈值降低,热刺激回缩时间缩短,miR-126a-5p水平降低,VEGF mRNA和蛋白表达水平升高(P<0.05)。与模型组比较,中药组大鼠椎间盘血管芽数目增加,大鼠椎间盘纤维环细胞破坏减轻,大鼠椎间盘纤维环细胞凋亡减少且细胞密度增加,机械性刺激阈值升高,热刺激回缩时间延长,miR-126a-5p水平增加,VEGF mRNA和蛋白表达水平降低(P<0.05)。结论益气活血通络方治疗脊髓型颈椎病的机制可能与上调miR-126a-5p、下调VEGF表达有关。

补肾活血膏方对肾虚血瘀证强直性脊柱炎患者的临床疗效

目的 探讨补肾活血膏方对肾虚血瘀证强直性脊柱炎患者的临床疗效。方法 167例患者随机分为对照组(常规治疗,55例)、暴露组(常规治疗+补肾活血汤剂,54例)、高暴露组(常规治疗+补肾活血汤剂+补肾活血膏方,58例),疗程2年。检测临床疗效、BASDAI评分、ASDAS-CRP、BASFI评分、脊柱痛评分、PGA评分、BASMI评分、ASQoL评分、SPARCC评分、肾虚血瘀证评分、ESR、CRP、IL-6、TNF-α、IL-17、IL-23、IL-35、NLR、PLR、安全性指标变化。结果 高暴露组ASAS40、ASAS5/6、BASDAI50例数多于暴露组和对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,高暴露组BASDAI评分、ASDAS-CRP、BASFI评分、脊柱痛评分、PGA评分、BASMI评分、SPARCC评分、ASQoL评分、肾虚血瘀证评分、ESR、CRP、IL-6、TNF-α、IL-17、IL-23低于其他2组(P<0.05),IL-35更高(P<0.05)。经Logistic回归分析校正混杂因素后,补肾活血汤、补肾活血膏方降低BASDAI评分和ASDAS-CRP(P<0.05),提高临床疗效(P<0.05)。3组未发现严重不良反应。结论 补肾活血膏方可安全有效地抑制肾虚血瘀证强直性脊柱炎患者炎症,降低疾病活动度,减轻骨髓水肿,改善临床症状,提高关节功能和生活质量。

补肾化痰活血方治疗多囊卵巢综合征合并胰岛素抵抗不孕症的临床研究

[目的]观察补肾化痰活血方治疗多囊卵巢综合征合并胰岛素抵抗(PCOS-IR)不孕症的临床疗效。[方法]将62例肾虚痰瘀型PCOS-IR不孕症患者随机分为治疗Ⅰ组和治疗Ⅱ组,每组各31例。两组均给予基础干预,治疗Ⅰ组给予二甲双胍,治疗Ⅱ组给予补肾化痰活血方,治疗及随访周期均为3个月。统计两组的妊娠及排卵情况,比较两组治疗前后身体质量指数(BMI)、中医证候积分、糖代谢指标[空腹血糖(FBG)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)]、性激素水平[睾酮(T)、促黄体生成素(LH)、促卵泡刺激素(FSH)、LH/FSH、雌二醇(E2)、催乳素(PRL)]、着床期(排卵后6~9 d)子宫内膜三维超声参数[厚度、分型、容积、血管化指数(VI)、血流指数(FI)、血管化-血流指数(VFI)]和不良反应。[结果]与治疗前比较,治疗后两组的BMI、中医证候积分、FINS、HOMA-IR、LH、LH/FSH水平均降低(P<0.01或P<0.05),且治疗Ⅱ组的中医证候积分降低显著(P<0.01)。与治疗Ⅰ组比较,治疗Ⅱ组的周期排卵率较高,但比较后差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),着床期子宫内膜血流参数VI、VFI水平较高(P<0.05)。治疗结束及随访后,治疗Ⅱ组的临床妊娠率分别为61.54%(16/26)和73.08%(19/26),明显高于治疗Ⅰ组对应时间节点的妊娠率[33.33%(8/24)和41.67%(10/24)],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),且胚胎停育率更低(P<0.05)。治疗Ⅱ组的不良反应率显著低于治疗Ⅰ组(15.38%vs 41.67%,P<0.05)。[结论]补肾化痰活血方治疗肾虚痰瘀型PCOS-IR不孕症临床效果良好,能够改善胰岛素抵抗及肥胖体征,调节内分泌紊乱,显著增加着床期子宫内膜血流灌注,提高临床妊娠率并改善妊娠结局,且不良反应小,值得推广应用。

益气活血汤治疗不稳定型心绞痛老年患者的疗效及对其血流动力学和心电图的影响

目的探究益气活血汤对不稳定型心绞痛(Unstable angina pectoris,UAP)老年患者的疗效及对其血流动力学和心电图的影响。方法选取2019年5月-2022年6月期间大连市友谊医院老年医学中心老年病科收治的92例UAP老年患者,按随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,每组各46例。对照组给予常规治疗,观察组在对照组基础上给予益气活血汤治疗,均持续治疗4周。观察比较两组患者临床疗效、心电图改善情况,治疗前后血脂[总胆固醇(Total cholesterol,TC)、甘油三酯(Triglyceride,TG)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(High density lipoprotein cholesterol,HDL-C)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(Low density lipoprotein cholesterol,LDL-C)]水平、血流动力学(全血还原黏度、纤维蛋白原、红细胞聚集指数、血浆黏度)指标及不良反应发生情况。结果治疗后观察组临床总有效率91.30%(42/46)明显高于对照组73.91%(34/46),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者血脂TC、TG、LDL-C水平均较治疗前降低,HDL-C水平较治疗前升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且观察组TC、TG、LDL-C水平均明显低于对照组,HDL-C水平明显高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者全血还原黏度、红细胞聚集指数、纤维蛋白原、血浆黏度均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);且观察组血流动力学指标明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后观察组心电图改善总有效率86.96%(40/46)明显高于对照组67.39%(31/46),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗期间,两组患者不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论益气活血汤治疗老年UAP的疗效显著,可有效改善患者血流动力学指标和心电图情况。

熄风活血化湿汤联合手法复位治疗良性阵发性位置性眩晕的效果观察

目的:探究熄风活血化湿汤联合手法复位治疗良性阵发性位置性眩晕(BPPV)的效果。方法:选取常州市武进中医医院2018年4月—2022年4月收治的BPPV患者86例,随机分为对照组和研究组,每组43例,对照组采用手法复位治疗,研究组在对照组基础上联合熄风活血化湿汤治疗。治疗2周后,比较两组患者的中医证候积分、疗效、眩晕及呕吐的发作频次,比较汉密尔顿焦虑/抑郁量表(HAMA/HAMD)评分和不良反应及并发症发生状况。结果:治疗后,两组主症、次症评分,出现眩晕、呕吐的发作频率,HAMA评分及HAMD评分均降低(P<0.01),研究组低于对照组(P<0.01)。研究组总有效率为97.67%(42/43),高于对照组81.40%(35/43),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者的不良反应及并发症发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:熄风活血化湿汤联合手法复位治疗BPPV,有助于改善患者的临床症状,降低眩晕发生频率,改善负面情绪,疗效及安全性良好。