AIM" TO evaluate the impact of alcohol dehydrogenase 2 (ADH2) and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) polymorphisms on esophageal cancer risk. METHODS;One hundred and ninety-one esophageal cancer patients and 198 he...AIM" TO evaluate the impact of alcohol dehydrogenase 2 (ADH2) and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) polymorphisms on esophageal cancer risk. METHODS;One hundred and ninety-one esophageal cancer patients and 198 healthy controls from Yanting County were enrolled in this study. ADH2 and ALDH2 genotypes were examined by polymerase-chain-reaction with the confronting-two-pair-primer (PCR-CTPP) method. Unconditional logistic regression was used to calculate the odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI). RESULTS; Both ADH2*1 allele and ALDH2*1/*2 allele showed an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer. The adjusted OR (95% CI) for ADH2*1 allele compared with ADH2*2/*2 was 1.65 (95% CI = 1.02-2.68) and 1.67 (95% CI = 1.02-2.72) for ALDH2*1/*2 compared with ALDH2*1/*1. A significant interaction between ALDH2 and drinking was detected regarding esophageal cancer risk, the OR was 1.83 (95% CI = 1.13-2.95). Furthermore, when compared with ADH2*2/*2 and ALDH2*1/*1 carriers, ADH2*1 and ALDH2*2 carriers showed an elevated risk of developing esophageal cancer among non-alcohol drinkers展开更多
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition affecting 3%-25% of the general population. As no curative treatment is available, therapy is aimed at reducing symptoms, often with little success. Because alte...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition affecting 3%-25% of the general population. As no curative treatment is available, therapy is aimed at reducing symptoms, often with little success. Because alteration of the normal intestinal microflora has been observed in IBS, probiotics (beneficial microbes taken to improve health) may be useful in reducing symptoms. This paper systematically reviews randomized, controlled, blinded bials of probiotics for the treatment of IBS and synthesizes data on efficacy across trials of adequate quality. Pubr4ed, Medline, Google Scholar, NIH registry of clinical trials, metaRegister, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched from 1982-2007. We also conducted secondary searches of reference lists, reviews, commentaries, relevant articles on associated diseases, books and meeting abstracts. Twenty trials with 23 probiotic treatment arms and a total of 1404 subjects met inclusion criteria. Probiotic use was associated with improvement in global IBS symptoms compared to placebo [pooled relative risk (RRpooled) 0.77, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.62-0.94]. Probiotics were also associated with less abdominal pain compared to placebo [RRpooled = 0.78 (0.69-0.88)]. Too few studies reported data on other IBS symptoms or on specific probiotic strains to allow estimation of a pooled RR. While our analyses suggest that probiotic use may be associated with improvement in IBS symptoms compared to placebo, these results should be interpreted with caution, given the methodological limitations of contributing studies. Probiotics warrant further study as a potential therapy for IBS.展开更多
Hemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare cause of intermittent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We report two cases of hemosuccus pancreaticus with multiple episodes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The causes of hemorrha...Hemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare cause of intermittent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We report two cases of hemosuccus pancreaticus with multiple episodes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The causes of hemorrhage were rupture of pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery and bleeding from the wall of pancreatic pseudocyst. Interventional radiology is the first modality for early diagnosis and possible treatment of hemosuccus pancreaticus. When angiography shows no abnormal findings or interventional radiological therapy can not be successful, surgery should be considered without delay. Our patients herein underwent surgery without recurrence or sequelae. Intraoperative ultrasonography and pancreatoscopy were helpful modalities for confirming the source of hemorrhage and determining the cutting line of the pancreas. When we encounter intermittent upper gastrointestinal bleeding with an obscure source, hemosuccus pancreaticus should be included in differential diagnoses especially in patients with chronic pancreatitis, which would lead to a prompt and proper treatment.展开更多
AIM: To compare the antiviral efficacy of adefovir (ADV) in lamivudine (LMV)-resistant patients with LMV treatment in nucleoside-naive patients, using serum samples collected sequentially during the course of tre...AIM: To compare the antiviral efficacy of adefovir (ADV) in lamivudine (LMV)-resistant patients with LMV treatment in nucleoside-naive patients, using serum samples collected sequentially during the course of treatment progressing from LMV to ADV.METHODS: Forty-four patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) were included. The patients were initially treated with LMV and then switched to ADV when LMV resistance developed. Antiviral efficacy was assessed by measuring the following: reduction in serum HBV DNA from baseline, HBV DNA negative conversion (defined as HBV DNA being undectable by the hybridization assay), and HBV DNA response (either HBV DNA level ≤ 10^s copies/mL or a ≥ 2 log10 reduction from baseline HBV DNA level).RESULTS: After two and six months of treatment, HBV DNA reduction was greater with LMV compared to ADV treatment (P = 0.021). HBV DNA negative conversion rates were 64% and 27% after one month of LMV and ADV treatment respectively (P = 0.001). Similarly, HBV DNA response rates were 74% and 51% after two months of LMV and ADV treatment respectively (P = 0.026). The time taken to HBV DNA negative conversion and to HBV DNA response were both delayed in ADV treatment compared with LMV.CONCLUSION: The antiviral efficacy of ADV in LMV-resistant patients is slower and less potent than that with LMV in nucleoside-naive patients during the early course of treatment.展开更多
Objective: To establish a routine procedure for the detection of p53 mutations in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surgical resections using the FASAY (functional analysis of separated alleles of p53 on yeast) proc...Objective: To establish a routine procedure for the detection of p53 mutations in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surgical resections using the FASAY (functional analysis of separated alleles of p53 on yeast) procedure. Methods: p53 status was analyzed by FASAY and cDNA sequencing in 50 cases of HCC. After the extraction of RNA from the frozen tumor and corresponding normal tissues, reverse transcription RT-PCR was carried out using these samples. The assay can detect mutations of p53 mRNA between codons 67 and 347 by the DNA-binding activity of the protein and reveal them as red colonies. Results: Of the 50 specimens, 29 (58%) were positive (mutan0 by FASAY. Sequencing analysis confirmed that all 29 FASAY positive tumors harbored mutations, and that no mutations were detectable in any FASAY negative tumors. In 29 p53 mutations, 22 mutations were point missense mutation, 5 were deletions and 2 were splicing mutations. A novel splice mutation on splice donor of intron 6 was reported, which could produce two different mRNAs, respectively using the nearest upstream and downstream recessive splice donor sites. Conclusion: FASAY is a sensitive method for detecting the various types of p53 mutations in HCC, suggesting that the yeast functional assay for the detection of p53 mutations may be essential for elucidating their clinical significance.展开更多
Hepatic injury is rarely associated with undifferentiated connective tissue diseases (UCTD). We report, here, a case of a middle-aged woman with UCTD-related hepatic injury, including its case history, clinical manife...Hepatic injury is rarely associated with undifferentiated connective tissue diseases (UCTD). We report, here, a case of a middle-aged woman with UCTD-related hepatic injury, including its case history, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, treatment and its short-term effect. The patient was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of fatigue, anorexia, low-grade fever and skin rashes. She had a past history of left knee joint replacement. Laboratory tests showed elevated levels of serum transaminase, IgG and globulin, accelerated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, eosinophilia and a high titer of antinuclear antibodies (1:320). Imaging studies showed interstitial pneumonitis and hydropericardium. Liver biopsy showed the features which were consistent with those of connective tissue diseases-related polyangitis. After treatment with a low-dose of oral prednisone, both symptoms and laboratory findings were significantly improved. UCTD-related hepatic injury should be considered in the differential diagnosis of connective tissue diseases with abnormal liver function tests. Low- dose prednisone may effectively improve both symptoms and laboratory tests.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel and vinorelbine as second-line chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: 48 histologically or cytologicall...Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel and vinorelbine as second-line chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: 48 histologically or cytologically confirmed NSCLC patients with progressive or recurrent disease after first-line treatment were treated with docetaxel and vinoretbine. The chemotherapy included vinorelbine (25 mg/m^2) on days 1,5 and docetaxel (60 mg/m^2) on day 1. The treatment was repeated every 3 weeks. Patients receiving at least two cycles were evaluated for efficacy and toxicity. Results: Of 48 patients, 1 patient achieved complete response and 16 achieved partial response. Overall response rate for all 48 patients was 35.4% (17/48). Main hematologic toxicities included neutropenia (60.4%) and febrile neutropenia (29.2%) and non-hematologic toxicities were mild. Conclusion: The combination of docetaxel-vinorelbine as second-line chemotherapy is an effective regimen with manageable toxicity for the treatment of advanced NSCLC. Further studies may confirm these results.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the value of radionuclide whole-body bone imaging on monitoring chemotherapeutic ~ffects for multiple myeloma (MM). Methods: Sixty patients were included. Twenty nine cases received CTD ...Objective: To investigate the value of radionuclide whole-body bone imaging on monitoring chemotherapeutic ~ffects for multiple myeloma (MM). Methods: Sixty patients were included. Twenty nine cases received CTD (thalidomide 100-200 rag/d; cyclophosphamide 200-300 mg/m2od, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks; and dexamethasone 20-40 rag/d, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks); Thirty cases received VAD (vincristine 0.4 mg/d, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks; adriamycin 10 mg/d, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks; dexamethasone 40 rag/d, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks). Radionuclide bone imagings were performed in all patients before chemotherapy, six months, twelve months and eighteen months after chemotherapy. The correlation of chemothera- peutic effects between CTD and VAD were analyzed. Results: One hundred and seventy nine bone lesions were visualized by bone scintigraphy before CTD treatment. Eighteen months after CTD chemotherapy, it was observed by bone scintigraphy that 39/179 (21.78%) lesions disappeared, 112/179 (62.57%) improved, and 281179 (15.64%) had no change. One hundred and ninety one bone lesions were showed by bone imaging before VAD treatment, 361191 (18.84%) lesions disappeared, eighteen months after chemotherapy, 103/191 (53.92%) improved, and 52/191 (27.22%) had no change. The significant dif- ference was observed in locations of MM induced bone lesions treated with CTD (H = 8.23, P 〈 0.05) and VAD (H = 11.18, P 〈 0.05). A significant chemotherapeutic sensitivity in detecting MM induced lesions in ribs was found compared with other bone lesions. The chemotherapeutic effect of CTD was statistically significant than that of VAD (U = 2.17, P 〈 0.05). Conclusion: Radionuclide whole-body bone imaging has great value in monitoring chemotherapeutic effects for MM.展开更多
Based on the long-term clinical practice and scientific researches on the three methods for the stage-treatment of Parkinson's disease put forward by the author in the early years, this essay further discusses the di...Based on the long-term clinical practice and scientific researches on the three methods for the stage-treatment of Parkinson's disease put forward by the author in the early years, this essay further discusses the division of the three stages of Parkinson's disease. Early stage: Appearance of the early symptoms and signs of Parkinson's disease, but short in duration and mild in severity, which do not affect the social communications, daily life and work of the patient; and their modified Hoehn & Yahr grading is 1,0-1.5. Mid stage: With the symptoms and signs of Parkinson's disease getting worse and affecting the social communications, daily life and work of the patient, those who have their modified Hoehn & Yahr grading 2-3 need medical treatment. Late stage: The patients have severe clinical symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and Levodopa preparation is insufficient for them to maintain their daily life; and their modified Hoehn & Yahr grading is 4-5. The three treating methods are: TCM medical treatment adopted at the early stage; the combined treatment of Chinese and western medicine at the mid stage; and comprehensive treatment with multi-theraoies at the late stage.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the relative factors in the prognosis of endometrial cancer. Methods: From 1991 to 1999, 125 patients with endometrial cancer were treated in our hospital. Among them, 96 cases were received ...Objective: To investigate the relative factors in the prognosis of endometrial cancer. Methods: From 1991 to 1999, 125 patients with endometrial cancer were treated in our hospital. Among them, 96 cases were received operation. Their clinical and pathological data were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The overall survival rate at 5-year were 77.6%, stage I to stage IV were 85.9%, 68.8%, 53.8% and 0%, respectively. The survival rates at 5-year in histological grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3 were 100%, 77.1% and 38.1% respectively. There’s no significant difference between grade 1 and grade 2 (P > 0.05). As to grade 1 and grade 3, grade 2 and grade 3, there were significant differences (P < 0.05). The survival rate was 100% in patients with endometrium or superficial myometrial invasion and 35.3% in cases of deeper invasion (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Therapy based on operation is presently accepted as the first line management of endometrial cancer. Clinical stage, histo- logical grade, depth of myometrial invasion and lymph node metastasis are relative factors of prognosis.展开更多
Objective To study the surgical experience with resection of a hilar liver cancer close to major vessels and how to improve the therapeutic result.Methods From January 1990 to June 1997, 58 hilar liver tumors (segment...Objective To study the surgical experience with resection of a hilar liver cancer close to major vessels and how to improve the therapeutic result.Methods From January 1990 to June 1997, 58 hilar liver tumors (segment I , IV , V , VI ) were resected. The tumors in these 58 patients were within a distance of 1 cm to major hepatic vessels (retrothepatic inferior vena cava, root of hepatic veins, and left or right trunk of portal vein) . The diameter of the tumors was > 5 cm in 42 cases and < 5 cm in 16 cases, respectively. The size of the largest tumor was 20 cm ×18 cm×18 cm. The surgical techniques are summarized, and the prevention and treatment of postoperative complications are discussed.Results All operations have been carried out successfully and had a regular follow-up until now with 1-, 3- and 5-year survival rate of 71%, 38% and 25%, respectively.Conclusion While hilar liver surgery is quite difficult and risky, the safety and therapeutic results of surgery could be improved by observing a meticulous surgical technique, and by preventing and treating postoperative complications by multimodal measures.展开更多
Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of auricular plaster (otopoint-pressure) therapy in the treatment of insomnia. Methods: In this paper, 61 cases of insomnia patients including 16 males and 45 females were ...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of auricular plaster (otopoint-pressure) therapy in the treatment of insomnia. Methods: In this paper, 61 cases of insomnia patients including 16 males and 45 females were treated with Ershenmen (MA-TF 1), Zhen (MA-AT), Yuanzhong (MA-AT), Nao Dian and E (MA-AT), combined with other otopoints according to symptoms. The otopoint was stuck with a piece of plaster adhered with vaccaria seeds and pressured by the patient him- or her-self. The treatment was given twice a week, with 7 times being a therapeutic course. Results: After 1-2 courses of treatment, 19 (31.15%) cases were cured, 34 (55.74%) had improvement and 8 (13.11%) had no changes, with the total effective rate being 86.9%. Conclusion: Auricular plaster therapy works well in the treatment of insomnia patient.展开更多
Objective: To observe the efficacy of stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) in lung cancer patients with brain metas-tases and explore the nursing for those patients. Methods: From June 2002 to December 2006, 43 patients of...Objective: To observe the efficacy of stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) in lung cancer patients with brain metas-tases and explore the nursing for those patients. Methods: From June 2002 to December 2006, 43 patients of lung cancer with brain metastases were treated with SRT, 8 of them were treated with the association of whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) and 6 of them were treated with combination of chemotherapy. During the period of SRT, the patients were applied with active psychological nursing and diet nursing. We also tried to prevent patients from epicranium injury, and meanwhile, patients were asked to took active convalesce exercise. Results: All patients finished SRT without serious reaction and complication. Local control rate was 81.4%, nervous system symptoms relief rate was 76.7% and KPS score was raised significantly. Survival time ranged from 2 to 34 months, median survival time was 8.5 months, and 6-month, 1-and 2-year survival rates were 58.9%, 26.2%, and 6.0% respectively. Conclusion: SRT was one of the effective palliation treatments for the lung cancer patients with brain metastases, and with the assistance of effective nursing, which would prolong their survival time and improved quality of life.展开更多
基金Supported partly by Sichuan University Youth Scientific Research Fund (2003) and partly by research fund from Sasakawa Classmate Association (065)
文摘AIM" TO evaluate the impact of alcohol dehydrogenase 2 (ADH2) and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) polymorphisms on esophageal cancer risk. METHODS;One hundred and ninety-one esophageal cancer patients and 198 healthy controls from Yanting County were enrolled in this study. ADH2 and ALDH2 genotypes were examined by polymerase-chain-reaction with the confronting-two-pair-primer (PCR-CTPP) method. Unconditional logistic regression was used to calculate the odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI). RESULTS; Both ADH2*1 allele and ALDH2*1/*2 allele showed an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer. The adjusted OR (95% CI) for ADH2*1 allele compared with ADH2*2/*2 was 1.65 (95% CI = 1.02-2.68) and 1.67 (95% CI = 1.02-2.72) for ALDH2*1/*2 compared with ALDH2*1/*1. A significant interaction between ALDH2 and drinking was detected regarding esophageal cancer risk, the OR was 1.83 (95% CI = 1.13-2.95). Furthermore, when compared with ADH2*2/*2 and ALDH2*1/*1 carriers, ADH2*1 and ALDH2*2 carriers showed an elevated risk of developing esophageal cancer among non-alcohol drinkers
基金Supported by Veterans' Affairs Health Services Research & Development fellowship, TPA 61-029 (Dr. Dublin)National Institute of Aging grant, AG028954-01A1 (Dr. Dublin)
文摘Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition affecting 3%-25% of the general population. As no curative treatment is available, therapy is aimed at reducing symptoms, often with little success. Because alteration of the normal intestinal microflora has been observed in IBS, probiotics (beneficial microbes taken to improve health) may be useful in reducing symptoms. This paper systematically reviews randomized, controlled, blinded bials of probiotics for the treatment of IBS and synthesizes data on efficacy across trials of adequate quality. Pubr4ed, Medline, Google Scholar, NIH registry of clinical trials, metaRegister, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched from 1982-2007. We also conducted secondary searches of reference lists, reviews, commentaries, relevant articles on associated diseases, books and meeting abstracts. Twenty trials with 23 probiotic treatment arms and a total of 1404 subjects met inclusion criteria. Probiotic use was associated with improvement in global IBS symptoms compared to placebo [pooled relative risk (RRpooled) 0.77, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.62-0.94]. Probiotics were also associated with less abdominal pain compared to placebo [RRpooled = 0.78 (0.69-0.88)]. Too few studies reported data on other IBS symptoms or on specific probiotic strains to allow estimation of a pooled RR. While our analyses suggest that probiotic use may be associated with improvement in IBS symptoms compared to placebo, these results should be interpreted with caution, given the methodological limitations of contributing studies. Probiotics warrant further study as a potential therapy for IBS.
文摘Hemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare cause of intermittent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We report two cases of hemosuccus pancreaticus with multiple episodes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The causes of hemorrhage were rupture of pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery and bleeding from the wall of pancreatic pseudocyst. Interventional radiology is the first modality for early diagnosis and possible treatment of hemosuccus pancreaticus. When angiography shows no abnormal findings or interventional radiological therapy can not be successful, surgery should be considered without delay. Our patients herein underwent surgery without recurrence or sequelae. Intraoperative ultrasonography and pancreatoscopy were helpful modalities for confirming the source of hemorrhage and determining the cutting line of the pancreas. When we encounter intermittent upper gastrointestinal bleeding with an obscure source, hemosuccus pancreaticus should be included in differential diagnoses especially in patients with chronic pancreatitis, which would lead to a prompt and proper treatment.
文摘AIM: To compare the antiviral efficacy of adefovir (ADV) in lamivudine (LMV)-resistant patients with LMV treatment in nucleoside-naive patients, using serum samples collected sequentially during the course of treatment progressing from LMV to ADV.METHODS: Forty-four patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) were included. The patients were initially treated with LMV and then switched to ADV when LMV resistance developed. Antiviral efficacy was assessed by measuring the following: reduction in serum HBV DNA from baseline, HBV DNA negative conversion (defined as HBV DNA being undectable by the hybridization assay), and HBV DNA response (either HBV DNA level ≤ 10^s copies/mL or a ≥ 2 log10 reduction from baseline HBV DNA level).RESULTS: After two and six months of treatment, HBV DNA reduction was greater with LMV compared to ADV treatment (P = 0.021). HBV DNA negative conversion rates were 64% and 27% after one month of LMV and ADV treatment respectively (P = 0.001). Similarly, HBV DNA response rates were 74% and 51% after two months of LMV and ADV treatment respectively (P = 0.026). The time taken to HBV DNA negative conversion and to HBV DNA response were both delayed in ADV treatment compared with LMV.CONCLUSION: The antiviral efficacy of ADV in LMV-resistant patients is slower and less potent than that with LMV in nucleoside-naive patients during the early course of treatment.
基金Project (No. 39980020) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Objective: To establish a routine procedure for the detection of p53 mutations in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surgical resections using the FASAY (functional analysis of separated alleles of p53 on yeast) procedure. Methods: p53 status was analyzed by FASAY and cDNA sequencing in 50 cases of HCC. After the extraction of RNA from the frozen tumor and corresponding normal tissues, reverse transcription RT-PCR was carried out using these samples. The assay can detect mutations of p53 mRNA between codons 67 and 347 by the DNA-binding activity of the protein and reveal them as red colonies. Results: Of the 50 specimens, 29 (58%) were positive (mutan0 by FASAY. Sequencing analysis confirmed that all 29 FASAY positive tumors harbored mutations, and that no mutations were detectable in any FASAY negative tumors. In 29 p53 mutations, 22 mutations were point missense mutation, 5 were deletions and 2 were splicing mutations. A novel splice mutation on splice donor of intron 6 was reported, which could produce two different mRNAs, respectively using the nearest upstream and downstream recessive splice donor sites. Conclusion: FASAY is a sensitive method for detecting the various types of p53 mutations in HCC, suggesting that the yeast functional assay for the detection of p53 mutations may be essential for elucidating their clinical significance.
文摘Hepatic injury is rarely associated with undifferentiated connective tissue diseases (UCTD). We report, here, a case of a middle-aged woman with UCTD-related hepatic injury, including its case history, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, treatment and its short-term effect. The patient was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of fatigue, anorexia, low-grade fever and skin rashes. She had a past history of left knee joint replacement. Laboratory tests showed elevated levels of serum transaminase, IgG and globulin, accelerated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, eosinophilia and a high titer of antinuclear antibodies (1:320). Imaging studies showed interstitial pneumonitis and hydropericardium. Liver biopsy showed the features which were consistent with those of connective tissue diseases-related polyangitis. After treatment with a low-dose of oral prednisone, both symptoms and laboratory findings were significantly improved. UCTD-related hepatic injury should be considered in the differential diagnosis of connective tissue diseases with abnormal liver function tests. Low- dose prednisone may effectively improve both symptoms and laboratory tests.
文摘Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel and vinorelbine as second-line chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: 48 histologically or cytologically confirmed NSCLC patients with progressive or recurrent disease after first-line treatment were treated with docetaxel and vinoretbine. The chemotherapy included vinorelbine (25 mg/m^2) on days 1,5 and docetaxel (60 mg/m^2) on day 1. The treatment was repeated every 3 weeks. Patients receiving at least two cycles were evaluated for efficacy and toxicity. Results: Of 48 patients, 1 patient achieved complete response and 16 achieved partial response. Overall response rate for all 48 patients was 35.4% (17/48). Main hematologic toxicities included neutropenia (60.4%) and febrile neutropenia (29.2%) and non-hematologic toxicities were mild. Conclusion: The combination of docetaxel-vinorelbine as second-line chemotherapy is an effective regimen with manageable toxicity for the treatment of advanced NSCLC. Further studies may confirm these results.
文摘Objective: To investigate the value of radionuclide whole-body bone imaging on monitoring chemotherapeutic ~ffects for multiple myeloma (MM). Methods: Sixty patients were included. Twenty nine cases received CTD (thalidomide 100-200 rag/d; cyclophosphamide 200-300 mg/m2od, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks; and dexamethasone 20-40 rag/d, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks); Thirty cases received VAD (vincristine 0.4 mg/d, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks; adriamycin 10 mg/d, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks; dexamethasone 40 rag/d, 1-4 days, every 4 weeks). Radionuclide bone imagings were performed in all patients before chemotherapy, six months, twelve months and eighteen months after chemotherapy. The correlation of chemothera- peutic effects between CTD and VAD were analyzed. Results: One hundred and seventy nine bone lesions were visualized by bone scintigraphy before CTD treatment. Eighteen months after CTD chemotherapy, it was observed by bone scintigraphy that 39/179 (21.78%) lesions disappeared, 112/179 (62.57%) improved, and 281179 (15.64%) had no change. One hundred and ninety one bone lesions were showed by bone imaging before VAD treatment, 361191 (18.84%) lesions disappeared, eighteen months after chemotherapy, 103/191 (53.92%) improved, and 52/191 (27.22%) had no change. The significant dif- ference was observed in locations of MM induced bone lesions treated with CTD (H = 8.23, P 〈 0.05) and VAD (H = 11.18, P 〈 0.05). A significant chemotherapeutic sensitivity in detecting MM induced lesions in ribs was found compared with other bone lesions. The chemotherapeutic effect of CTD was statistically significant than that of VAD (U = 2.17, P 〈 0.05). Conclusion: Radionuclide whole-body bone imaging has great value in monitoring chemotherapeutic effects for MM.
文摘Based on the long-term clinical practice and scientific researches on the three methods for the stage-treatment of Parkinson's disease put forward by the author in the early years, this essay further discusses the division of the three stages of Parkinson's disease. Early stage: Appearance of the early symptoms and signs of Parkinson's disease, but short in duration and mild in severity, which do not affect the social communications, daily life and work of the patient; and their modified Hoehn & Yahr grading is 1,0-1.5. Mid stage: With the symptoms and signs of Parkinson's disease getting worse and affecting the social communications, daily life and work of the patient, those who have their modified Hoehn & Yahr grading 2-3 need medical treatment. Late stage: The patients have severe clinical symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and Levodopa preparation is insufficient for them to maintain their daily life; and their modified Hoehn & Yahr grading is 4-5. The three treating methods are: TCM medical treatment adopted at the early stage; the combined treatment of Chinese and western medicine at the mid stage; and comprehensive treatment with multi-theraoies at the late stage.
文摘Objective: To investigate the relative factors in the prognosis of endometrial cancer. Methods: From 1991 to 1999, 125 patients with endometrial cancer were treated in our hospital. Among them, 96 cases were received operation. Their clinical and pathological data were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The overall survival rate at 5-year were 77.6%, stage I to stage IV were 85.9%, 68.8%, 53.8% and 0%, respectively. The survival rates at 5-year in histological grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3 were 100%, 77.1% and 38.1% respectively. There’s no significant difference between grade 1 and grade 2 (P > 0.05). As to grade 1 and grade 3, grade 2 and grade 3, there were significant differences (P < 0.05). The survival rate was 100% in patients with endometrium or superficial myometrial invasion and 35.3% in cases of deeper invasion (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Therapy based on operation is presently accepted as the first line management of endometrial cancer. Clinical stage, histo- logical grade, depth of myometrial invasion and lymph node metastasis are relative factors of prognosis.
文摘Objective To study the surgical experience with resection of a hilar liver cancer close to major vessels and how to improve the therapeutic result.Methods From January 1990 to June 1997, 58 hilar liver tumors (segment I , IV , V , VI ) were resected. The tumors in these 58 patients were within a distance of 1 cm to major hepatic vessels (retrothepatic inferior vena cava, root of hepatic veins, and left or right trunk of portal vein) . The diameter of the tumors was > 5 cm in 42 cases and < 5 cm in 16 cases, respectively. The size of the largest tumor was 20 cm ×18 cm×18 cm. The surgical techniques are summarized, and the prevention and treatment of postoperative complications are discussed.Results All operations have been carried out successfully and had a regular follow-up until now with 1-, 3- and 5-year survival rate of 71%, 38% and 25%, respectively.Conclusion While hilar liver surgery is quite difficult and risky, the safety and therapeutic results of surgery could be improved by observing a meticulous surgical technique, and by preventing and treating postoperative complications by multimodal measures.
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of auricular plaster (otopoint-pressure) therapy in the treatment of insomnia. Methods: In this paper, 61 cases of insomnia patients including 16 males and 45 females were treated with Ershenmen (MA-TF 1), Zhen (MA-AT), Yuanzhong (MA-AT), Nao Dian and E (MA-AT), combined with other otopoints according to symptoms. The otopoint was stuck with a piece of plaster adhered with vaccaria seeds and pressured by the patient him- or her-self. The treatment was given twice a week, with 7 times being a therapeutic course. Results: After 1-2 courses of treatment, 19 (31.15%) cases were cured, 34 (55.74%) had improvement and 8 (13.11%) had no changes, with the total effective rate being 86.9%. Conclusion: Auricular plaster therapy works well in the treatment of insomnia patient.
文摘Objective: To observe the efficacy of stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) in lung cancer patients with brain metas-tases and explore the nursing for those patients. Methods: From June 2002 to December 2006, 43 patients of lung cancer with brain metastases were treated with SRT, 8 of them were treated with the association of whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) and 6 of them were treated with combination of chemotherapy. During the period of SRT, the patients were applied with active psychological nursing and diet nursing. We also tried to prevent patients from epicranium injury, and meanwhile, patients were asked to took active convalesce exercise. Results: All patients finished SRT without serious reaction and complication. Local control rate was 81.4%, nervous system symptoms relief rate was 76.7% and KPS score was raised significantly. Survival time ranged from 2 to 34 months, median survival time was 8.5 months, and 6-month, 1-and 2-year survival rates were 58.9%, 26.2%, and 6.0% respectively. Conclusion: SRT was one of the effective palliation treatments for the lung cancer patients with brain metastases, and with the assistance of effective nursing, which would prolong their survival time and improved quality of life.