Cauda equina syndrome with urinary retention as a postoperative complication of lumbar spine surgery:A case report

BACKGROUND Cauda equina syndrome(CES)is characterized by a group of symptoms that may be caused by inflammation,spinal cord compression,venous congestion,or ischemia.This syndrome is commonly an indication for surgical intervention but has not been determined as a postoperative complication following surgery for lumbar spine disease.CASE SUMMARY To report the case of a 54-year-old male patient who had CES following spinal surgery,with no obvious compression lesions found during re-exploration,suggesting that vascular insufficiency may have contributed to the condition.Furthermore,a series of urodynamic studies on bladder recovery patterns in such complications have also been investigated.CONCLUSION Postoperative CES requires urgent imaging and exploration to rule out compression;noncompressive cases,including vascular insufficiency may performed conservative management.

Clinical Effect of Modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction Combined with Western Medicine on Children with Rotavirus Enteritis with Damp-Heat Syndrome

[Objectives] To explore the clinical effect of Modified Gegen Qinlian Decoction combined with western medicine on children with rotavirus enteritis with damp-heat syndrome and its influence on myocardial enzymes.

Structural and functional characteristics of microbiota in oropharynx of sub-healthy children with gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome differentiated by traditional Chinese medicine

Objective:To explore the structural and functional characteristics of microbiota in oropharynx of subhealthy children with gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome(GHRS)differentiated by traditional Chinese medicine,and screen the biometric operational taxonomic units(OTUs)to assist the clinical diagnosis.Methods:We recruited children according to the“GHRS diagnostic scale”,collected their oropharyngeal swabs,and sequenced the 16 SrDNA V4 region.We described the bacterial structure with alpha-indexes,beta-distances,and relative abundances;moreover,we screened the differential genera/OTUs with Wilcoxon rank-sum test,Metagenome Seq analysis,and linear discriminant analysis effect size(LEf Se)analysis,in which biometric OTUs were selected to construct the receiver operating characteristic curve to verify the diagnostic value.The bacterial function was predicted with Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways according to 16S rDNA gene by using Phylogenetic Investigation of Communities by Reconstruction of Unobserved States.Results:The study population was composed of 10 children with GHRS and 10 healthy control children.GHRS children were more likely to overeat(gluttony,P=.033).Alpha-indexes,such as Sobs,abundancebased coverage estimator,Bootstrap,and Qstat,were significantly higher in the GHRS group,while betadistances did not exhibit any significant intergroup differences.There were 9 differently distributed nonpredominant genera between the groups in Wilcoxon rank-sum test,as well as 13 non-predominant genera in Metagenome Seq analysis and 3 non-predominant OTUs in LEfSe analysis.OTU44 and OTU196 were used to construct the receiver operating characteristic curve,and the area under curve was 0.92.Predicted functions showed that pathways related to oxidative phosphorylation and carbon metabolism were enriched in healthy control samples,while the pathway related to renin secretion was remarkably enriched in GHRS samples.Conclusion:Unique oropharyngeal microbial structure and function were identified in GHRS children.OTU44 and OTU196 were specific OTUs,which could be used as biomarkers of GHRS to assist clinical diagnosis.

Effect of gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome on gut microbiota in children with upper respiratory tract infection and lung-heat syndrome

Objective:Gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome(GHRS)is associated with lung-heat syndrome and is related to recurrent respiratory infection.Upper respiratory tract infection(URTI)lung heat syndrome is common in children.The study will explore the effect of GHRS on the structure and function of gut microbiota in children with URTI lung-heat syndrome.Methods:Participants were divided into both groups using the self-developed URTI scale and the“GHRS Diagnostic Scale$Pediatric Part”:GHRS-positive children(LS group)and GHRS-negative children(L group).General information,clinical symptoms,and stool were collected.We used 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing technology to determine the gene sequence of the V3eV4 region in feces and measure the gut microbiota of the both groups at the genus level.Results:A total of 23 children were included in the both groups.There were 12 cases in the LS group and 11 cases in the L group.There was no statistical difference between the both groups in age,gender,height,weight,and body mass index.The effective sequences shared by the both groups accounted for 85.66%of the total.In the gut microbiota,there was no difference in the a diversity and the b diversity between the both groups.Compared with the L group,the LS group had a significant increase in the relative abundance of the Ruminococcus gnavus group,Prevotella-9,Staphylococcus,and Actinomyces(P<.05).The functions of the both groups of microbiota primarily concentrate on metabolism,genetic information processing,and environmental information processing.The relative abundance of signaling molecules and interactions in the LS group were higher than that in the L group(P<.05).The redundancy analysis(RDA)showed that the URTI score had the greatest impact on the distribution of microbiota.Conclusion:GHRS may affect the development of URTI lung-heat syndrome by changing the relative abundances of gut microbiota.

Association between gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome and respiratory tract infections in children:A prospective cohort study

Objective:To explore the relationship between gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome and the incidence of pneumonia and recurrent respiratory tract infections(RRTIs)in children.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted in the pediatric outpatient department of Beijing Dongfang Hospital.Children without respiratory tract infections(RTIs)were consecutively recruited according to the selection criteria.A semi-structured questionnaire was used to record traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptoms and demographic and physiological characteristics.Gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome was considered to be a predisposing factor and was diagnosed according to a scale with reliability and validity.The participants were followed up for 12 months.Participants and their parents or guardians were contacted via clinical interviews and telephone every 6 months.Episodes of pneumonia and RTIs were recorded in detail.Results:A total of 420 children were included.Of participants,370(88.10%)were followed up for 12 months.The mean number of RTI episodes per participant was 5.37(95%CI:5.14 to 5.60).In total,186 participants in the gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome group and 184 participants in the nongastrointestinal heat retention syndrome group completed the 12-month follow-up period.The baseline of both groups was comparable.The incidence of RRTIs in children with gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome was 1.27(95%CI:1.01 to 1.59)times that in children without gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome.Logistic regression analysis revealed that abnormally increased appetite with frequent hunger,foul breath,dry stools,and dark red or purple fingerprints were positively correlated with the incidence of pneumonia.Irascibility and feverish feelings in the palms and soles were positively correlated with the occurrence of RRTI.Conclusions:Gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome is a risk factor for RRTIs in children.Studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up time are warranted to confirm the degree of causal risk associated with RTIs.

Exploring the association between gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome and adult chronic eczema: A caseecontrol study

Objective:To investigate the association between gastrointestinal heat retention syndrome(GHRS)and adult chronic eczema.Methods:This caseecontrol study compared GHRS/GHRS accompanied by damp-heat syndrome(GHRSDHS)and other patient characteristics between subjects with(cases)and without chronic eczema(controls)to identify potential factors associated with this condition.Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data via face-to-face interviews.Participants were recruited from Dongzhimen Hospital affiliated with Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.A logistic regression analysis was performed on the collected data,and odds ratios(ORs)were calculated.Results:A total of 168 cases and 172 controls were recruited.Among the cases of adult chronic eczema,there were 79 subjects with GHRS and 68 with GHRS-DHS.Sex(P=.02,OR=0.54,95%confidence interval[CI]:0.32-0.91),GHRS(P=.04,OR=1.90,95%CI:1.02-3.51),GHRS-DHS(P<.001,OR=4.89,95%CI:2.36-10.15),high sweet food consumption(P=.04,OR=2.03,95%CI:1.03-3.97),and mental stress(P=.01,OR=2.37,95%CI:1.26-4.47)were each found to be associated with chronic eczema.Furthermore,GHRS had a weak positive correlation with eczema EASI severity as measured by the eczema area and severity index(EASI)(P=003).Conclusion:GHRS/GHRS-DHS may be associated with adult chronic eczema.In the future,prospective cohort studies with larger samples should be conducted to investigate the cause and effect association between GHRS and adult chronic eczema.

Clinical Study on the Retention Enema with Modified Dahuang Mudan Decoction in Treating Lower-Jiao Obstruction Syndrome Caused by Severe Pneumonia Complicated with Heart Failure

[Objectives]To treat patients with Lower-Jiao Obstruction Syndrome caused by severe pneumonia complicated with heart failure using the retention enema with Modified Dahuang Mudan Decoction,and to observe the effect and safety of this treatment on inflammatory indicators,cardiac function,gastrointestinal function and multiple organ failure in patients with Lower-Jiao(lower energizer)Obstruction Syndrome caused by severe pneumonia complicated with heart failure.[Methods]54 patients with Lower-Jiao Obstruction Syndrome caused by severe pneumonia complicated with heart failure diagnosed in Nanchong Chinese Medicine Hospital from January 2020 to December 2021 were randomly divided into experimental group(n=27)and control group(n=27).The control group was given conventional treatment combined with 0.9%sodium chloride injection(100 mL)+glycerine enema(40 mL).The treatment group was treated with Modified Dahuang Mudan Decoction on the basis of conventional treatment for 7 d.The efficacy indicators and adverse events such as white blood count(WBC),C-reactive protein(CRP),procalcitonin(PCT),N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP),Lausanne Intestinal Failure Estimation(LIFE)and multiple organ dysfunction score(MODS)were observed.[Results](i)There was no significant difference in WBC,PCT,CRP and NT-proBNP between the two groups before treatment.All indicators after treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment in both groups(P<0.05).The levels of WBC,PCT and CRP in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group after treatment(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in NT-proBNP between the two groups after treatment(P>0.05),but the difference in NT-proBNP before and after treatment in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group.(ii)The LIFE of the two groups decreased significantly after treatment,and the improvement of LIFE of the treatment group was better than that of the control group(P<0.05).(iii)The MODS of the two groups decreased significantly after treatment(P<0.05),and the degree of decrease after treatment in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).(iv)There was no significant difference in all-cause mortality between the two groups(P>0.05).(v)No serious adverse events were found in both groups during the treatment period.[Conclusions]The conventional treatment,combined with the retention enema with Modified Dahuang Mudan Decoction could further reduce the inflammatory indicators,improve cardiac function,improve intestinal function and organ function,and the safety was good.

Effect of the Haoqinqingdan decoction on damp-heat syndrome in rats with influenza viral pneumonia

Objective: To investigate the effect of Chinese medicine prescription-Haoqinqingdan decoction on damp-heat syndrome in rats with influenza viral pneumonia and its influence on the immune function. Methods: A total of 48 Wistar rats were randomly divided into the normal control group, the damp-heat syndrome model group, the Haoqinqingdan decoction group (high, medium and low dose group) and the ribavirin group. The body temperature and weight of rats in each group were recorded after modeling. After treatment for 6 d, the concentration of T lymphocyte subgroup (CD3+ CD4+ , CD3+ CD8+ ) was determined by flow cytometry. The OD value of IFN毭/IL-4 was detected by double-antibody sandwich ELISA method, and its concentration was acquired through conversion. Results: After modeling, the temperature and weight of rats in each modeling group showed the increasing trend ( P<0.01). From the second day of treatment, there was significant difference in the body mass between groups, and the rat weight of the control group was higher than in the modeling group ( P<0.05 or 0.01). With the advances of treatment, only the temperature in the medium and high dose Haoqinqingdan decoction groups declined significantly ( P<0.05). After treatment, the CD4+ /CD8+ ratio of the damp-heat syndrome model group decreased more significantly compared with the control group. Elevated CD3+ CD8+ percentages and declined CD4+ /CD8+ ratios can be observed in the low dose group and ribavirin group ( P<0.05). Moreover, the CD3+ CD4+ percentage of ribavirin group was lower than in the control group ( P<0.05). After treatment, the IFN-毭 and IFN-毭/ IL-4 levels in the peripheral blood of rats in the dampheat syndrome group were obviously higher than in the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions: Compared with ribavirin, the high dose Haoqinqingdan decoction can improve the ratio of T lymphocyte subgroup and Th1/Th2 cell balance more effectively.

The role of endothelial biomarkers in predicting damp-heat syndrome in diabetic kidney disease

Objective:To explore the role of endothelial biomarkers in predicting damp-heat syndrome in diabetic kidney disease(DKD).Methods:A total of 183 patients with DKD were divided into 3 groups:the early DKD group,established DKD group,and advanced DKD group.All patients were classified according to traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome type,and clinical indexes were collected for statistical analysis.Results:A total of 183 DKD patients were included in this study.Fibroblast growth factor 23(FGF23),chitinase-3-like protein 1(CHI3L1),endocan,tumor necrosis factor receptor 1(TNFR1),secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor(SLPI),and vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGF-A)were increased in advanced DKD.FGF23,CHI3L1,endocan,SLPI,and TNFR1 showed a negative correlation with estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR),while they had a positive correlation with 24 h urine protein.After adjusting for age,gender,diabetes duration,body mass index(BMI),hemoglobin,glucose,uric acid,24 h urine protein,cholesterol,triglyceride,low-density lipoprotein,and hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c),the multiple regression analysis showed that FGF23,endocan,TNFR1,and SLPI significantly correlated with eGFR.Conclusions:FGF23,endocan,TNFR1,and SLPI are elevated in advanced DKD compared with early stage,and they may take part in the pathogenesis and progression of DKD.Our study provides useful biomarkers for predicting the appearance of damp-heat syndrome,including FGF23,endocan,TNFR1,and SLPI.

Efficacy of Pidan Jianqing decoction in treatment of type 2 diabetes with spleen deficiency and damp-heat syndrome

Introduction:This study aimed to assess the clinical efficacy of Pidan Jianqing decoction in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.Methods:A total of 72 patients with type 2 diabetes differentiated as spleen deficiency with damp-heat syndrome were randomly assigned to a treatment group(n=35)or control group(n=32).Patients in the control group received diet and exercise guidance and medication in the form of 0.5 g metformin hydrochloride tablets,while patients in the treatment group received Pidan Jianqing decoction in addition to the treatment given to the control group.Efficacy was evaluated after 8 weeks of treatment.Results:Efficacy was 91.4%in the treatment group versus 68.8%in the control group,which was a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Significant group differences were also noted in the number of patients with improvement in symptoms such as dry mouth and polydipsia,frequency of urination and polyuria,abdominal distention and loss of appetite,fatigue and weakness,and sticky stools(all P<0.05),with greater improvement in the treatment group compared to the control group.The fasting blood glucose(FBG)and 2 h postprandial blood glucose levels significantly improved in both groups after treatment(P<0.05);however,there was no significant difference in glycated hemoglobin levels before and after treatment in both groups.Conclusion:Pidan Jianqing decoction can lower blood glucose levels and improve symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Clinicopathological features and expression of regulatory mechanism of the Wnt signaling pathway in colorectal sessile serrated adenomas/polyps with different syndrome types

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the third most common cancer worldwide,with the fourth highest mortality among all cancers.Reportedly,in addition to adenomas,serrated polyps,which account for 15%-30%of CRCs,can also develop into CRCs through the serrated pathway.Sessile serrated adenomas/polyps(SSAs/Ps),a type of serrated polyps,are easily misdiagnosed during endoscopy.AIM To observe the difference in the Wnt signaling pathway expression in SSAs/Ps patients with different syndrome types.METHODS From January 2021 to December 2021,patients with SSAs/Ps were recruited from the Endoscopy Room of Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine-Integrated Hospital,affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Thirty cases each of large intestine damp-heat(Da-Chang-Shi-Re,DCSR)syndrome and spleen-stomach weakness(Pi-Wei-Xu-Ruo)syndrome were reported.Baseline comparison of the general data,typical tongue coating,colonoscopy findings,and hematoxylin and eosin findings was performed in each group.The expression of the Wnt pathway-related proteins,namelyβ-catenin,adenomatous polyposis coli,and mutated in colorectal cancer,were analyzed using immunohistochemistry.RESULTS Significant differences were observed with respect to the SSAs/Ps size between the two groups of patients with different syndrome types(P=0.001).The other aspects did not differ between the two groups.The Wnt signaling pathway was activated in patients with SSAs/Ps belonging to both groups,which was manifested asβ-catenin protein translocation into the nucleus.However,SSAs/Ps patients with DCSR syndrome had more nucleation,higherβ-catenin expression,and negative regulatory factor(adenomatous polyposis coli and mutated in colorectal cancer)expression(P<0.0001)than SSA/P patients with Pi-Wei-Xu-Ruo syndrome.In addition,the SSA/P size was linearly correlated with the related protein expression.CONCLUSION Patients with DCSR syndrome had a more obvious Wnt signaling pathway activation and a higher risk of carcinogenesis.A high-quality colonoscopic diagnosis was essential.The thorough assessment of clinical diseases can be improved by combining the diseases of Western medicine with the syndromes of traditional Chinese medicine.

Increased colon transit time and faecal load in irritable bowel syndrome

BACKGROUND Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)is a bowel disorder involving abdominal pain or discomfort along with irregularity of stool form and passage frequency.The pathophysiology is poorly understood and seems to be multifactorial.Investigations of possible causes of IBS have included only a few colonic transit studies and no simultaneous determination of the colonic faecal content.AIM To compare colon transit time and faecal load between IBS-patients and healthy control subjects.METHODS The study included 140 patients with IBS,with a mean age of 50.0 years.The control group comprised 44 healthy persons with a mean age of 43.4 years,who were selected at random from the National Civil Register.Both the patient group and the control group underwent a marker study to measure colon transit time(CTT)and to calculate a faecal loading score.The patient group underwent treatment with a combined prokinetic regime,after which their CTT and faecal loading were reassessed.Analyses were performed to compare measurements between the control group and the patient group before and after treatment.RESULTS Compared to healthy controls,IBS-patients exhibited a significantly prolonged mean CTT(45.48 h vs 24.75 h,P=0.0002)and significantly greater mean faecal loading scores in all colonic segments(P<0.001).Among IBS patients,we found no significant differences between the 48 h and 96 h radiographs.Among patients exhibiting increased CTT and faecal loading,approximately half exhibited a palpable mass in the right iliac fossa.After intervention with a prokinetic treatment,the mean CTT among IBS patients was reduced from 45.48 h to 34.50 h(P=0.091),with the post-treatment CTT not significantly differing from the CTT among control subjects(P=0.095).The faecal loading score among IBS patients did not significantly differ before and after treatment(P=0.442).The posttreatment faecal loading score in IBS patients remained significantly higher compared to that in controls(5.3 vs 4.3,P=0.014).After treatment,half of the IBSpatients were relieved of bloating,while the majority no longer experienced abdominal pain and achieved a daily consistent stool.CONCLUSION IBS-patients exhibited prolonged CTT and heavier faecal loading.These assessments may aid in diagnosis.Faecal retention may contribute to IBS symptoms,which can be treated using a prokinetic regime.

益心泰颗粒对慢性心衰(心气虚兼血瘀水停证)大鼠AMPK、PGC-1α的影响

目的观察益心泰颗粒对慢性心力衰竭(CHF)(心气虚兼血瘀水停证)大鼠AMPK、PGC-1α的影响。方法采用丙硫氧嘧啶灌胃及阿霉素腹腔注射复制CHF(心气虚兼血瘀水停证)模型大鼠,将造模成功大鼠分为模型组与益心泰低、中、高剂量组和曲美他嗪组;另设正常对照组。灌胃4周后观察心肌组织病理结构,检测LVEF、血清NT-proBNP及心肌组织FFA、ATP/AMP、LAC、pAMPK、AMPK、PGC-1α水平。结果与模型组比较,益心泰颗粒低、中、高剂量组及曲美他嗪组LVEF、心肌组织ATP/AMP值、心肌组织p-AMPK、AMPK、PGC-1α相对灰度值均明显升高(P<0.05或P<0.01),血清NT-proBNP及心肌组织FFA、LAC明显降低(P<0.05或P<0.01)。结论益心泰颗粒能促进慢性心力衰竭(心气虚兼血瘀水停证)大鼠AMPK、PGC-1α表达,改善心肌能量代谢。

运用“虚气留滞”理论辨治糖尿病肾病

糖尿病肾病是糖尿病常见的并发症之一,“虚气留滞”指由于“虚气”日久,气血津液运行不畅,导致“气滞”“痰凝”“血瘀”等“留滞”,反过来“留滞”作为病理产物,阻滞气血津液运行,进一步加重“气虚”。“虚气留滞”理论和糖尿病肾病病因病机密切相关,“虚气”是消渴肾病发病之本,“留滞”为消渴肾病发病之标,治疗上当健脾益肾以治其本,活血化痰解毒以治其标。

温阳利水法治疗感染性休克液体复苏后患者体液潴留临床研究

目的:分析温阳利水法治疗感染性休克液体复苏后体液潴留的临床效果。方法:选取80例感染性休克患者,患者接受液体复苏后均出现不同程度体液潴留,采用随机数字表法分为对照组(n=40,接受西药治疗)和观察组(n=40,对照组治疗基础上采用加味真武汤治疗),比较两组患者疗效、中医证候积分、中心静脉压(CVP)、氧合指数(PaO_(2)/FiO_(2))、下腔静脉内径(IVC)及呼吸变异度(RVI)。结果:观察组治疗总有效率及各项中医证候积分优于对照组(均P<0.05)。液体复苏后T1、T2、T3观察组CVP水平低于对照组,PaO_(2)/FiO_(2)水平高于对照组(均P<0.05)。治疗后观察组RVI大于对照组,IVC最小内径(IVCmin)小于对照组(均P<0.05)。结论:真武汤治疗感染性休克液体复苏后体液潴留患者效果显著,可改善患者中医症状及容量状态。

基于肺饮理论探讨运用小青龙汤加减治疗对ARDS患者呼吸力学指标的影响

目的探讨在肺饮理论下运用小青龙汤加减治疗急性呼吸窘迫综合征(Acute respiratory distress syndrome,ARDS)对患者呼吸力学指标的影响。方法选取收治的ARDS患者60例纳入研究,按随机对照原则分为西医组和中药组各30例。两组均给予内科基础治疗(抗感染、机械通气、镇静、镇痛、营养支持等),西医组在此基础上给予支气管肺泡灌洗治疗,中药组在西医组基础上加用小青龙汤加减,比较两组临床疗效及治疗前后中医症候积分、氧合指数和呼吸力学指标[气道峰压(Ppeak)、气道平台压(Pplat)、吸气阻力(RI)、呼气阻力(RE)]水平。结果中药组临床总有效率高于西医组(P<0.05);两组中医症候积分,Ppeak、Pplat、RI、RE水平明显低于治疗前(P<0.05),且中药组显著低于对照组(P<0.05);两组氧合指数明显高于治疗前(P<0.05),且中药组显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论小青龙汤加减治疗ARDS,可有效改善患者症状,提高临床治疗效果和氧合指数,并有助于改善患者呼吸力学指标水平。

化湿解毒方治疗湿热内蕴型溃疡性结肠炎临床研究

目的:观察化湿解毒方治疗湿热内蕴型溃疡性结肠炎的临床疗效及对患者大肠杆菌、乳酸菌和双岐杆菌等肠道菌群的影响。方法:将60例湿热内蕴型溃疡性结肠炎患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,每组各30例。对照组口服美沙拉嗪肠溶片,治疗组给予化湿解毒方。比较两组患者的临床疗效及治疗前后腹胀、腹痛、黏液脓血便及里急后重等临床症状积分变化情况,检测两组患者治疗前后大肠杆菌、双歧杆菌及乳酸菌等肠道菌群数量,统计两组患者治疗前后疾病活动指数(isease activity index,DAI)及内镜评分。结果:治疗组有效率为93%,对照组有效率为80%,两组患者有效率比较,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后临床症状积分低于本组治疗前,且治疗后治疗组低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后肠道菌群中大肠杆菌数量低于本组治疗前,乳酸杆菌和双歧杆菌数量高于本组治疗前,且治疗后组间比较,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后DAI及内镜评分低于本组治疗前,且治疗后治疗组低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:化湿解毒方治疗湿热内蕴型溃疡性结肠炎,疗效确切,可调节患者肠道菌群数量,有效改善临床症状。

消水圣愈汤治疗老年肺源性心脏病临床观察

目的探讨消水圣愈汤对老年慢性肺源性心脏病(CPHD)患者血栓前状态指标及血清白细胞介素-8(IL-8)和肽素(Copeptin)水平的影响。方法将117例老年CPHD患者随机分为对照组(58例)和试验组(59例)。对照组予常规对症治疗,试验组在对照组的基础上予消水圣愈汤治疗,两组均治疗4周。比较两组临床疗效、血栓前状态指标及血清IL-8、Copeptin水平。结果治疗后,试验组总有效率为94.92%(56/59),高于对照组的79.31%(46/58)(P<0.05)。与对照组比较,试验组治疗后血浆黏度、血浆纤维蛋白原(FIB)水平、血清D-二聚体(D-D)、血管性假血友病因子(vWF)、内皮素(ET-1)水平较低,血清IL-8、Copeptin水平较低(P<0.05)。结论消水圣愈汤能明显改善老年CPHD患者血栓前状态,减轻炎症反应,促进心功能恢复,临床疗效显著。

刘凤斌对慢性萎缩性胃炎“炎-癌”转化的病机探索与辨治思路

慢性萎缩性胃炎(chronic atrophic gastritis,CAG)是临床上常见的难治性胃病,属于胃癌前病变。刘凤斌教授及其团队历经30余年的探索和实践,提出“脾虚为本,气血湿为标,瘀毒为变”是CAG“炎-癌”转化的病机演变特点。脾胃虚弱为CAG发病的始动因素,贯穿疾病始终;气滞、血瘀、湿阻为CAG“炎-癌”转化的触发和加重因素;瘀毒的形成是CAG进展和转变的关键。辨治应遵循“证镜结合,分期论治”的原则,辨病和辨证相结合,宏观和微观辨证相补充;健脾扶正需贯穿始终。CAG早期阶段(胃黏膜以轻中度萎缩伴或不伴轻度肠上皮化生),其病机以脾胃虚弱为本,伴有气滞、湿阻、血瘀病理因素,治疗以健脾清热、理气活血为基本治法;CAG晚期阶段(胃黏膜重度萎缩伴或不伴中重度肠上皮和/或轻中度上皮内瘤变),基本病机为脾胃虚弱、痰瘀互结、胃络瘀毒,治疗以扶正散结、通络解毒为基本治法,从而构筑中医药阻断胃“炎-癌”转化的整体防线。

周衡运用经方治疗男性下尿路症状经验

结合6个临床验案,介绍周衡教授运用经方治疗男性下尿路症状的经验。认为本病的病机核心在于肾虚及膀胱气化失职,虚证虽以肾为主,但需虑及其他四脏,厘清阴阳气血津液具体的不足;实证以侵扰膀胱病邪所致为主,有水饮、湿热、血瘀等,虽曰实证,但多考虑为因虚致实。据证应用经方,处方灵活,精于小方大用、一方多用,寥寥数味,便能收获满意疗效。