Objective To explore the influence of Linggui Zhugan Decoction(LGZGD) on high glucose induced podocyte autophagy.Methods LGZGD containing serum was prepared by intragastric administation of 4.2 g/kg(low dose), 8.4 g/k...Objective To explore the influence of Linggui Zhugan Decoction(LGZGD) on high glucose induced podocyte autophagy.Methods LGZGD containing serum was prepared by intragastric administation of 4.2 g/kg(low dose), 8.4 g/kg(medium dose), and 12.6 g/kg(high dose) LGZGD into SD rats respectively. MPC5 and AB8/13 podocyte cells were treated with 60 mmol/L glucose to establish diabetic nephropathy podocyte model in vitro. Both podocytes were divided into control group, high glucose group, low dose LGZGD group, medium dose LGZGD group, and high dose LGZGD group, respectively. For the three LGZGD groups, before LGZGD intervention, podocytes were treated with 60 mmol/L glucose for 3 days. After treated with LGZGD containing serum, cells were collected to analyze cell migration using Transwell assay, proliferation using CCK8, apoptosis and cell cycle using flow cytometry, autophagosome formation using transmission electron microscopy, and expression levels of Beclin-1, Atg5, LC3II/I, and P62 proteins using Western blot.Results Compared with the control group, the proliferation and migration of MPC5 and AB8/13 cells in the high glucose group slightly decreased, whereas these parameters restored after intervention with low and medium concentrations of LGZGD, with the medium dose LGZGD having the better effect(P < 0.05). Flow cytometry showed that the medium dose LGZGD group had a significantly lower apoptosis rate(P < 0.05) and higher survival rate(P > 0.05) compared to the high dose LGZGD group. High glucose arrested podocytes in G1 phase, whereas LGZGD shifted podocytes from being predominant in G1 phase to G2 phase. High dose LGZGD significanly reduced high glucose-increased autophagosome formation in both podocytes(P < 0.05). Western blot analysis showed that Beclin-1, Atg5, LC3II/I, and P62 expressions were increased in MPC5 cells treated with high glucose and reversed after adminstration of low and medium doses of LGZGD(P < 0.05).Conclusion LGZGD reduced apoptosis and enhanced autophagy in high glucose treated podocytes via regulating Beclin-1/LC3II/I/Atg5 expression.展开更多
Background:Traditional Chinese Medicines(TCM)had been indicated to benefit for the chronic non-infectious diseases,such as cancers,hypertension,primary dysmenorrheal,etc.Although randomized controlled trials(RCTs)had ...Background:Traditional Chinese Medicines(TCM)had been indicated to benefit for the chronic non-infectious diseases,such as cancers,hypertension,primary dysmenorrheal,etc.Although randomized controlled trials(RCTs)had been conducted,there was still the controversy on the efficacy of Jinhuang powder for diabetic foot ulcers(DFUs).Objective:This systematic review aimed to objectively evaluate the potential of Jinhuang powder for DFUs.Methods:Seven databases(CNKI,Chongqing VIP,Wanfang database,CBM,the Cochrane Library,PubMed and Web of Science)were searched to retrieve RCTs up to December,2016;and the relevant references of the eligible studies were screened.According to the eligible criteria,the literature was screened;data were extracted;and then the methodological quality was assessed.The meta-analysis,power analysis and trial sequential analysis(TSA)were performed by using Meta analyst software(version beta 3.13),Stata 12.0,Power and Precision statistical software package(Biostat)and TSA software(version0.9),respectively.Results:Finally,three RCTs with 198 participants were included.The results of meta-analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences between groups in(1)the cure rate(RR,1.25;95%CI.1.10to1.41;P=0.00)and(2)the wound healing time(SMD,-3.404;95%CI,-5.821 to -0.987;P=0.00).Three trials presented more than 80% power with 0.05α-errors in both outcomes and the power of two meta-analyses to pool different outcomes presented more than 95%.The TSA showed that the summary results were certain.Conclusion:The external application with Jinhuang powder was an effective and cost-effective therapy for DFUs.The power analysis and TSA showed that the efficacy of Jinhuang powder dressing for the treatment of DFUs is conclusive.展开更多
Objective:The prevalence of diabetic foot ulcer in Indonesia is far greater than the global prevalence.Nursing students are expected to have good knowledge and positive attitudes regarding diabetic ulcer care in order...Objective:The prevalence of diabetic foot ulcer in Indonesia is far greater than the global prevalence.Nursing students are expected to have good knowledge and positive attitudes regarding diabetic ulcer care in order to deliver high-quality wound care during clinical practice.This study aimed to assess nursing students’knowledge and attitudes toward diabetic ulcer care and to investigate the factors related to them.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 396 academic and clinical phases in three nursing schools in Indonesia from September 2021 to February 2022.Participants completed a survey including a questionnaire about knowledge and attitudes regarding diabetic ulcer care.The data were analyzed using a Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:The results show that 43.2%(171/396)of nursing students had inadequate knowledge of diabetic ulcer care.However,88.9%(352/396)had a favorable attitude toward the topic.Nursing students lacked knowledge about the characteristics of diabetic ulcers,diabetic neuropathy,wound infection,and adjunctive therapy for diabetic ulcers,and many of them believe that diabetic ulcer care is too timeconsuming to carry out.Students in the clinical phase of their studies had significantly better knowledge than those in the academic phase(aOR=9.99,95%CI 4.96e20.08,P<0.001).Male nursing students were significantly less likely to have positive attitude toward the topic than female students(aOR=0.42,95%CI 0.19e0.96,P=0.048),and students accustomed to sharing with peers as a source of knowledge had better attitudes than those who were not(aOR=2.76,95%CI 1.40e5.41,P=0.003).Conclusion:Findings show that almost half of the nursing students have insufficient knowledge of diabetic ulcer care.Curriculum developers and educators need to improve the curriculum regarding diabetic wound care and provide strategic programs to improve students’knowledge and attitudes based on the factors discovered in this study.展开更多
Objective.To explore the expression characteristic of fibronectin gene in hypertr ophic scars and diabetic ul-cer tissues.Methods.The biopsies from normal skins,hypertrophic scars and diabetic foot ulc ers were taken....Objective.To explore the expression characteristic of fibronectin gene in hypertr ophic scars and diabetic ul-cer tissues.Methods.The biopsies from normal skins,hypertrophic scars and diabetic foot ulc ers were taken.The tech-nique of quantitative polymerase ch ain reaction(PCR)was used to evaluate the gene express ion of fibronectin in the above biopsies.Results.Fibronectin gene expression was enhanced in hypertrophic scars and decreased in diabetic foot ul-cers compared with that in normal ski ns.Quantitative comparison showed about 2-fold increase of fibronectin mR-NA level in hypertrophic scars and ab out 3-fold decrease of fibronectin mRNA level in diabetic ulcers as com-pared with that in normal skins.Conclusions.Fibronectin gene expression is influenced by the tissue environment.Di fferent expression and synthesis of fibronectin may cause d ifferent outcomes in wound healing.展开更多
AIM To assess the outcomes of drug therapy(DT)followed by pancreatic endotherapy for continuing painful episodes in recurrent acute pancreatitis.METHODS DT comprised of pancreatic enzymes and antioxidants failing whic...AIM To assess the outcomes of drug therapy(DT)followed by pancreatic endotherapy for continuing painful episodes in recurrent acute pancreatitis.METHODS DT comprised of pancreatic enzymes and antioxidants failing which,endotherapy(ET;pancreatic sphincterotomy and stent placement)was done.The frequency of pain,its visual analogue score(VAS),quality of life(Qo L),serum C peptide and faecal elastase were compared between baseline and after 1 year of follow up in all patients and in the two subgroups on DT and ET.Response was defined as at least 50%reduction in the severity of pain to below a score of 5.RESULTS Of the thirty nine patients analysed,21(53.9%)responded to DT and 18(46.1%)underwent ET.The VAS for pain(7.0±2.0 vs 1.3±2.5,P<0.001)and the number of days with pain per month decreased[1.0(1.0,2.0)vs 1.0(0.0,1.0),P<0.001],and the Qo L scores[55.0(44.0,66.0)vs 38.0(32.00,51.00),P<0.01]improved significantly during follow up.Similar significant improvements were seen in patients in the subgroups of DT and ET except for Qo L in ET.The serum C-peptide(P=0.001)and FE(P<0.001)levels improved significantly in the entire group and in the two subgroups of patients except for the C peptide levels in patients on DT.CONCLUSION A standardised protocol of DT,followed by ET decreased the intensity and frequency of pain in recurrent acute pancreatitis,enhanced Qo L and improved pancreatic function.展开更多
Objective:The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of foot bath of Chinese medicine combined with acupoint injection(FBCMCAI)on patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:Databases suc...Objective:The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of foot bath of Chinese medicine combined with acupoint injection(FBCMCAI)on patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:Databases such as Cochrane Library,Pubmed,Web Of Science,China Biology Medicine(CBM),CNKI,VIP and WANFANG DATA were electronically searched to collect the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)(up to October 2016).According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,literature about effects of FBCMCAI in the treatment of DPN were screened and data were extracted.Literature quality evaluation was appliced by Cochrane Reviewer Handbook 5.1.0.A random or a fixed effects model was used to analyze outcomes by RevMan 5.3 software.Subgroup analysis,sensitivity analysis,and orientation description were performed if necessary.Results:11 randomized controlled trials with a total of 927 patients were included.Meta analysis results revealed that the efficacy of FBCMCAI for DPN was significantly superior to the control treatment(OR=5.07,95%CI:3.23-7.94,Z=7.08,P<0.00001).Besides,there was an increase in motor conduction velocity of peroneal nerve(SMD=1.08,95%CI:0.66-1.48,Z=5.30,P<0.00001),motor conduction velocity of tibial nerve(SMD=1.08,95%CI:0.58-1.58,Z=4.22,P<0.0001)and motor conduction velocity of median nerve(SMD=0.46,95%CI:0.23-0.68,Z=3.96,P<0.0001)in FBCMCAI groups.For another,there was also an increase in sensory motor conduction velocity of the motor nerve(SMD=0.80,95%CI:0.54-1.05,Z=6.06,P<0.00001)and sensory motor conduction velocity of median nerve(SMD=0.66,95%CI:0.38-0.93,Z=4.73,P<0.00001)in the FBCMCAI groups.Symptoms score was significantly reduced after FBCMCAI treatment(WMD=-4.21,95%CI[-4.95,-3.48],Z=11.25,P<0.00001).Conclusion:FBCMCAI may have significant therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of DPN.Diabetic neurologic symptoms and nerve conduction velocities can be improved under FBCMCAI treatment.In-depth research and high quality randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of FBCMCAI are necessary.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of tuina plus foot bath with Chinese medicine for patients with diabetic foot (DF) in early stage.Methods:A total of 70 patients with early-stage DF were randomly allocated by ...Objective:To observe the clinical effect of tuina plus foot bath with Chinese medicine for patients with diabetic foot (DF) in early stage.Methods:A total of 70 patients with early-stage DF were randomly allocated by the random number table into two groups,with 35 cases in each group.Patients in the control group received conventional medication,while patients in the observation group received tuina plus foot bath with Chinese medicine on the basis of conventional medication.The clinical efficacy was compared after 2 courses of treatment.Results:After treatment,intra-group comparisons of ankle-brachial index (ABI) showed statistical significance in both groups (both P<0.05).The curative rate was 83.3% in the observation group,with the total effective rate of 96.7%,versus 29.4% and 76.5% in the control group,respectively,and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significance (both P<0.05),indicating a better effect in the observation group.Conclusion:Tuina plus foot bath with Chinese medicine has a good therapeutic effect for DF patients in early stage.展开更多
Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the association between skin autofluorescence (AF), an indicator of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), and foot ulcers in subjects with diabetes. Methods: In this st...Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the association between skin autofluorescence (AF), an indicator of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), and foot ulcers in subjects with diabetes. Methods: In this study, 195 Chinese diabetic subjects were examined. Their feet were examined regardless of whether an ulcer was present or not. Skin AF was measured with an AGE reader. Demographic characteristics and blood data were recorded. Results: The mean values of skin AF were 2.29±0.47 for subjects without foot ulcers, and 2.80±0.69 for those with foot ulcers, a significant difference (P<0.05). Skin AF was strongly correlated with age and duration of diabetes. After adjusting for these factors, multivariate logistic regression showed that skin AF was independently associated with foot ulcerations. Conclusions: Skin AF is independently associated with diabetic foot ulcerations. It might be a useful screening method for foot ulceration risk of diabetic patients.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on gastric motility, plasma motilin and serum gastrin in patients with diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) and evaluate its clinical efficacy. Methods: A total of 100 eligi...Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on gastric motility, plasma motilin and serum gastrin in patients with diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) and evaluate its clinical efficacy. Methods: A total of 100 eligible cases were randomly allocated into an acupuncture group (n=50) and a control group (n=50). Patients in the acupuncture group were treated by needling Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36) and Neiguan (PC 6), whereas patients in the control group were treated with oral administration of Domperidone. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared; and changes in gastric motility, plasma motilin and serum gastrin in both groups were observed before and after treatment. Results: After treatment, the symptom scores, gastric motility and contents of plasma motilin and serum gastrin were significantly improved in both groups (P〈0.05). There were between-group statistically significant differences in symptom scores, gastric motility and levels of plasma motilin and serum gastrin after treatment (all P〈0.05). The total effective rate was 96% in the treatment group, versus 78% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference (P〈0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture is effective for DGP and can reduce the levels of plasma motilin and serum gastrin.展开更多
基金supported by Guangdong Bureau of Traditional Chinese Medicine (20211082)
文摘Objective To explore the influence of Linggui Zhugan Decoction(LGZGD) on high glucose induced podocyte autophagy.Methods LGZGD containing serum was prepared by intragastric administation of 4.2 g/kg(low dose), 8.4 g/kg(medium dose), and 12.6 g/kg(high dose) LGZGD into SD rats respectively. MPC5 and AB8/13 podocyte cells were treated with 60 mmol/L glucose to establish diabetic nephropathy podocyte model in vitro. Both podocytes were divided into control group, high glucose group, low dose LGZGD group, medium dose LGZGD group, and high dose LGZGD group, respectively. For the three LGZGD groups, before LGZGD intervention, podocytes were treated with 60 mmol/L glucose for 3 days. After treated with LGZGD containing serum, cells were collected to analyze cell migration using Transwell assay, proliferation using CCK8, apoptosis and cell cycle using flow cytometry, autophagosome formation using transmission electron microscopy, and expression levels of Beclin-1, Atg5, LC3II/I, and P62 proteins using Western blot.Results Compared with the control group, the proliferation and migration of MPC5 and AB8/13 cells in the high glucose group slightly decreased, whereas these parameters restored after intervention with low and medium concentrations of LGZGD, with the medium dose LGZGD having the better effect(P < 0.05). Flow cytometry showed that the medium dose LGZGD group had a significantly lower apoptosis rate(P < 0.05) and higher survival rate(P > 0.05) compared to the high dose LGZGD group. High glucose arrested podocytes in G1 phase, whereas LGZGD shifted podocytes from being predominant in G1 phase to G2 phase. High dose LGZGD significanly reduced high glucose-increased autophagosome formation in both podocytes(P < 0.05). Western blot analysis showed that Beclin-1, Atg5, LC3II/I, and P62 expressions were increased in MPC5 cells treated with high glucose and reversed after adminstration of low and medium doses of LGZGD(P < 0.05).Conclusion LGZGD reduced apoptosis and enhanced autophagy in high glucose treated podocytes via regulating Beclin-1/LC3II/I/Atg5 expression.
文摘Background:Traditional Chinese Medicines(TCM)had been indicated to benefit for the chronic non-infectious diseases,such as cancers,hypertension,primary dysmenorrheal,etc.Although randomized controlled trials(RCTs)had been conducted,there was still the controversy on the efficacy of Jinhuang powder for diabetic foot ulcers(DFUs).Objective:This systematic review aimed to objectively evaluate the potential of Jinhuang powder for DFUs.Methods:Seven databases(CNKI,Chongqing VIP,Wanfang database,CBM,the Cochrane Library,PubMed and Web of Science)were searched to retrieve RCTs up to December,2016;and the relevant references of the eligible studies were screened.According to the eligible criteria,the literature was screened;data were extracted;and then the methodological quality was assessed.The meta-analysis,power analysis and trial sequential analysis(TSA)were performed by using Meta analyst software(version beta 3.13),Stata 12.0,Power and Precision statistical software package(Biostat)and TSA software(version0.9),respectively.Results:Finally,three RCTs with 198 participants were included.The results of meta-analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences between groups in(1)the cure rate(RR,1.25;95%CI.1.10to1.41;P=0.00)and(2)the wound healing time(SMD,-3.404;95%CI,-5.821 to -0.987;P=0.00).Three trials presented more than 80% power with 0.05α-errors in both outcomes and the power of two meta-analyses to pool different outcomes presented more than 95%.The TSA showed that the summary results were certain.Conclusion:The external application with Jinhuang powder was an effective and cost-effective therapy for DFUs.The power analysis and TSA showed that the efficacy of Jinhuang powder dressing for the treatment of DFUs is conclusive.
文摘Objective:The prevalence of diabetic foot ulcer in Indonesia is far greater than the global prevalence.Nursing students are expected to have good knowledge and positive attitudes regarding diabetic ulcer care in order to deliver high-quality wound care during clinical practice.This study aimed to assess nursing students’knowledge and attitudes toward diabetic ulcer care and to investigate the factors related to them.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 396 academic and clinical phases in three nursing schools in Indonesia from September 2021 to February 2022.Participants completed a survey including a questionnaire about knowledge and attitudes regarding diabetic ulcer care.The data were analyzed using a Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:The results show that 43.2%(171/396)of nursing students had inadequate knowledge of diabetic ulcer care.However,88.9%(352/396)had a favorable attitude toward the topic.Nursing students lacked knowledge about the characteristics of diabetic ulcers,diabetic neuropathy,wound infection,and adjunctive therapy for diabetic ulcers,and many of them believe that diabetic ulcer care is too timeconsuming to carry out.Students in the clinical phase of their studies had significantly better knowledge than those in the academic phase(aOR=9.99,95%CI 4.96e20.08,P<0.001).Male nursing students were significantly less likely to have positive attitude toward the topic than female students(aOR=0.42,95%CI 0.19e0.96,P=0.048),and students accustomed to sharing with peers as a source of knowledge had better attitudes than those who were not(aOR=2.76,95%CI 1.40e5.41,P=0.003).Conclusion:Findings show that almost half of the nursing students have insufficient knowledge of diabetic ulcer care.Curriculum developers and educators need to improve the curriculum regarding diabetic wound care and provide strategic programs to improve students’knowledge and attitudes based on the factors discovered in this study.
文摘Objective.To explore the expression characteristic of fibronectin gene in hypertr ophic scars and diabetic ul-cer tissues.Methods.The biopsies from normal skins,hypertrophic scars and diabetic foot ulc ers were taken.The tech-nique of quantitative polymerase ch ain reaction(PCR)was used to evaluate the gene express ion of fibronectin in the above biopsies.Results.Fibronectin gene expression was enhanced in hypertrophic scars and decreased in diabetic foot ul-cers compared with that in normal ski ns.Quantitative comparison showed about 2-fold increase of fibronectin mR-NA level in hypertrophic scars and ab out 3-fold decrease of fibronectin mRNA level in diabetic ulcers as com-pared with that in normal skins.Conclusions.Fibronectin gene expression is influenced by the tissue environment.Di fferent expression and synthesis of fibronectin may cause d ifferent outcomes in wound healing.
文摘AIM To assess the outcomes of drug therapy(DT)followed by pancreatic endotherapy for continuing painful episodes in recurrent acute pancreatitis.METHODS DT comprised of pancreatic enzymes and antioxidants failing which,endotherapy(ET;pancreatic sphincterotomy and stent placement)was done.The frequency of pain,its visual analogue score(VAS),quality of life(Qo L),serum C peptide and faecal elastase were compared between baseline and after 1 year of follow up in all patients and in the two subgroups on DT and ET.Response was defined as at least 50%reduction in the severity of pain to below a score of 5.RESULTS Of the thirty nine patients analysed,21(53.9%)responded to DT and 18(46.1%)underwent ET.The VAS for pain(7.0±2.0 vs 1.3±2.5,P<0.001)and the number of days with pain per month decreased[1.0(1.0,2.0)vs 1.0(0.0,1.0),P<0.001],and the Qo L scores[55.0(44.0,66.0)vs 38.0(32.00,51.00),P<0.01]improved significantly during follow up.Similar significant improvements were seen in patients in the subgroups of DT and ET except for Qo L in ET.The serum C-peptide(P=0.001)and FE(P<0.001)levels improved significantly in the entire group and in the two subgroups of patients except for the C peptide levels in patients on DT.CONCLUSION A standardised protocol of DT,followed by ET decreased the intensity and frequency of pain in recurrent acute pancreatitis,enhanced Qo L and improved pancreatic function.
文摘Objective:The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of foot bath of Chinese medicine combined with acupoint injection(FBCMCAI)on patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN).Methods:Databases such as Cochrane Library,Pubmed,Web Of Science,China Biology Medicine(CBM),CNKI,VIP and WANFANG DATA were electronically searched to collect the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)(up to October 2016).According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,literature about effects of FBCMCAI in the treatment of DPN were screened and data were extracted.Literature quality evaluation was appliced by Cochrane Reviewer Handbook 5.1.0.A random or a fixed effects model was used to analyze outcomes by RevMan 5.3 software.Subgroup analysis,sensitivity analysis,and orientation description were performed if necessary.Results:11 randomized controlled trials with a total of 927 patients were included.Meta analysis results revealed that the efficacy of FBCMCAI for DPN was significantly superior to the control treatment(OR=5.07,95%CI:3.23-7.94,Z=7.08,P<0.00001).Besides,there was an increase in motor conduction velocity of peroneal nerve(SMD=1.08,95%CI:0.66-1.48,Z=5.30,P<0.00001),motor conduction velocity of tibial nerve(SMD=1.08,95%CI:0.58-1.58,Z=4.22,P<0.0001)and motor conduction velocity of median nerve(SMD=0.46,95%CI:0.23-0.68,Z=3.96,P<0.0001)in FBCMCAI groups.For another,there was also an increase in sensory motor conduction velocity of the motor nerve(SMD=0.80,95%CI:0.54-1.05,Z=6.06,P<0.00001)and sensory motor conduction velocity of median nerve(SMD=0.66,95%CI:0.38-0.93,Z=4.73,P<0.00001)in the FBCMCAI groups.Symptoms score was significantly reduced after FBCMCAI treatment(WMD=-4.21,95%CI[-4.95,-3.48],Z=11.25,P<0.00001).Conclusion:FBCMCAI may have significant therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of DPN.Diabetic neurologic symptoms and nerve conduction velocities can be improved under FBCMCAI treatment.In-depth research and high quality randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of FBCMCAI are necessary.
基金2017 Science and Technology Development Project of Hangzhou (2017年杭州市科技发展计划项目,172160).
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical effect of tuina plus foot bath with Chinese medicine for patients with diabetic foot (DF) in early stage.Methods:A total of 70 patients with early-stage DF were randomly allocated by the random number table into two groups,with 35 cases in each group.Patients in the control group received conventional medication,while patients in the observation group received tuina plus foot bath with Chinese medicine on the basis of conventional medication.The clinical efficacy was compared after 2 courses of treatment.Results:After treatment,intra-group comparisons of ankle-brachial index (ABI) showed statistical significance in both groups (both P<0.05).The curative rate was 83.3% in the observation group,with the total effective rate of 96.7%,versus 29.4% and 76.5% in the control group,respectively,and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significance (both P<0.05),indicating a better effect in the observation group.Conclusion:Tuina plus foot bath with Chinese medicine has a good therapeutic effect for DF patients in early stage.
文摘Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the association between skin autofluorescence (AF), an indicator of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), and foot ulcers in subjects with diabetes. Methods: In this study, 195 Chinese diabetic subjects were examined. Their feet were examined regardless of whether an ulcer was present or not. Skin AF was measured with an AGE reader. Demographic characteristics and blood data were recorded. Results: The mean values of skin AF were 2.29±0.47 for subjects without foot ulcers, and 2.80±0.69 for those with foot ulcers, a significant difference (P<0.05). Skin AF was strongly correlated with age and duration of diabetes. After adjusting for these factors, multivariate logistic regression showed that skin AF was independently associated with foot ulcerations. Conclusions: Skin AF is independently associated with diabetic foot ulcerations. It might be a useful screening method for foot ulceration risk of diabetic patients.
基金supported by 2011 Science and Technology Planning Project of Wenzhou City,Zhejiang Province(No.Y20110240)~~
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on gastric motility, plasma motilin and serum gastrin in patients with diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) and evaluate its clinical efficacy. Methods: A total of 100 eligible cases were randomly allocated into an acupuncture group (n=50) and a control group (n=50). Patients in the acupuncture group were treated by needling Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36) and Neiguan (PC 6), whereas patients in the control group were treated with oral administration of Domperidone. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared; and changes in gastric motility, plasma motilin and serum gastrin in both groups were observed before and after treatment. Results: After treatment, the symptom scores, gastric motility and contents of plasma motilin and serum gastrin were significantly improved in both groups (P〈0.05). There were between-group statistically significant differences in symptom scores, gastric motility and levels of plasma motilin and serum gastrin after treatment (all P〈0.05). The total effective rate was 96% in the treatment group, versus 78% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference (P〈0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture is effective for DGP and can reduce the levels of plasma motilin and serum gastrin.