Clinical Observation of the Hot and Humid Compress Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Type of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Background: Although a number of studies have reported that the hot and humid compress from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is effective in treating lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with qi stagnation and blood stasis, clinical evidence is limited. Objective: The purpose of this study is to provide high-quality evidence to support the effectiveness of the traditional Chinese hot and humid compress in the treatment of LDH with qi stagnation and blood stasis. Methods: From October 2021 to November 2023, 86 patients with LDH of qi stagnation and blood stasis type were recruited in our hospital and divided into a control (n = 43) and an observation group (n = 43) according to the random number table method. The control group was given routine clinical treatment, and the observation group was treated with the hot and humid compress therapy for two weeks. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, TCM syndrome score, serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), serum interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were observed and compared between the two groups before and after treatment, and the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated. Results: After treatment, the VAS score, TCM symptom score, and serum IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α levels decreased in both groups (P P P P P Conclusions: The hot and humid compress of traditional Chinese medicine can effectively relieve pain, restore lumbar function, improve TCM syndromes, reduce the level of inflammatory factors, and have a curative effect in treating LDH.

Cell-Based Biological Markers for Blood-Enriching Chinese Herbs: Erythropoietin Production in HepG2 Cells and Nitric Oxide Release in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs)

Chinese tonifying herbs, which are classified into four functional categories (namely, Yang, Qi, Yin, Blood) are commonly used for restoring normal body function and the prevention of diseases. To explore cell-based biological markers for Blood-enriching Chinese herbs, we investigate the effect of 11 commonly used Blood-enriching herbs on erythropoietin (EPO) production in HepG2 cells. Herbs for nourishing Yin were tested for determining the specificity of Blood-enriching herbs in inducing EPO production. In addition, the effects of Blood-enriching herbs on nitric oxide (NO) production in both HepG2 cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were also investigated. The results indicated that methanolic extracts of Blood-enriching herbs (but not Yin-nourishing herbs) showed characteristic pharmacological activity in inducing EPO production in HepG2 cells and NO release in HUVECs. The experimental findings, therefore, support the use of cell-based EPO production and NO release as biological markers for Blood-enriching Chinese tonifying herbs.

Clinical and experimental study of effect of Raondix Salviae Militiorrhiza and other blood activating and stasis eliminating Chinese herbs on hemodynamics of portal hypertension

AIM To study the effects of Radix Salviae Militiorrhiza (RSM), other blood-activating and stasis-eliminating Chinese herbs on hemodynamics of portal hypertension.METHODS Portal pressure of cirrhotic dogs after chronic common bile duct ligation was measured directly; portal blood flow in patients with liver cirrhosis were detected by ultrasound Doppler.RESULTS After administration of RSM and Radix Angelicae Sinensis (RAS) by intravenous infusion in cirrhosis dogs, the portal venous pressure (Ppv), wedge hepatic venous pressure (WHVP), hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG), were significantly decreased (P＜0.05-0.01), but the mean arterial pressure (MAP), and the heart rate (HR) remained unchanged. When nifedipine was used, Ppv, WHVP, MAP and HR were significantly decreased (P＜0.05), and the MVPG unchanged (P＞0.05). After administration of RSM, RSM+nifedipine and RSM+Hirudin+Nifedpin for 10-12 weeks, the diameter of portal vein (Dpv), spleen vein (Dsv), the portal venous flow (Qpv) and splenic venous flow (Qsv) in patients with hepatic cirrhosis were significantly lowered (P＜0.05-0.01), and the effect of RAS was weaker.CONCLUSIONS The efficacy of decreasing Ppv by Chinese herbs-RSM, RAS, etc. as compared with nifedipine, demonstrated that the Chinese herbs were slower in action than that of nifedipine, but more long-lasting and without side effects. Hence, long-term administration of Chinese herbs, would be more beneficial.

Effects of SNPs at Newly Identified Lipids Loci on Blood Lipid Levels and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Chinese Han Population:A Case Control Study

Associations between ＂lipid-related＂ candidate genes,blood lipid concentrations and coronary artery disease（CHD） risk are not clear.We aimed to investigate the effect of three newly identified lipids loci from genome-wide association studies on CHD and blood lipid levels in Chinese Han population.The genotypes of SNPs at three newly identified lipid loci and blood lipids concentrations were examined in 1360 CHD patients and 1360 age-and sex-frequency matched controls from an unrelated Chinese Han population.Allele T of rs16996148 occurred less frequently in CHD patients with the odds ratio（OR） being 0.64（95% CI 0.50 to 0.81）,after adjusting for conventional risk factors and was associated with a 33% decreased CHD risk（P0.01） comparing with the major allele G.Individuals with GT genotype had the lowest CHD risk.No associations were found between the polymorphisms of other two loci with CHD risk and all three SNPs had no effect on lipid profile in this population.SNP rs16996148 on chromosome 19p13 is significantly associated with lower risk for CHD in Chinese Han population.However,it remains unresolved why these lipid-related loci had significantly less effects than the correspondingly expected effects on blood lipids levels in this population.

NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF EFFECT OF ROLLING MANIPULATION OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICAL MASSAGE ON BLOOD FLOW

The hemodynamic mechanism of rolling manipulation (RM) of traditional Chinese medical massage (TCMM) is investigated. An axisymmetrical nonlinear model and an arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian finite element method (ALE-FEM) with rezoning algorithm were introduced to study the viscous flow through an axisymmetrical rigid tube with axially moving stenosis to simulate the rolling manipulation. Flow rate and wall shear stress were obtained by solving complete Navier-Stokes equations numerically. The numerical results show that the stenosis moving frequency, namely the frequency of rolling manipulation, has great effect on the disturbance of flow and the wall shear stress. The stenosis coefficient, which characterizes the severity of the stenosis, another adjustable parameter in rolling manipulation, also shows the significant effect on flow rate and wall shear stress. These numerical results may provide some data that can be taken into consideration when massage is used in clinic.

Clinical Observation on Influence of Chinese Medicines for Promoting Blood Circulation to Remove Blood Stasis on FIB and DD in Plasma of Patients with Cerebral Thrombosis

to study the influence of Chinese medicines for promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis on fibrinogen(FIB)and D-dimer(DD)in plasma of patients with cerebral thrombosis. Method:73 inpatients with acute cerebral thrombosis were randomly divided into a control group of 34 cases and a treatment group of 39 cases.The content of FIB and DD in plasma was detected before treatment and on the 7th and 14th days after treatment.Result:FIB content in plasma after treatment was lower than that before treatment in the control group(P<0.01)and more remarkable in the treatment group(P<0.001).There was an obvious difference in DD content before and after treatment in both groups.DD content on the 7th and 14th days after treatment in the treatment group was obviously higher than that in the control group(P<0.01 and P<0.05 respectively). Conclusion:Chinese medicines for promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis can reduce the FIB content in plasma of patients with cerebral thrombosis,raise the DD content in plasma, cause the peak of DD content appear earlier and obviously improve hypercoagulability of blood in patients with cerebral thrombosis.

Novel technologies and models for studying pharmacological activities of traditional Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis

OBJECTIVE Our previous studies demonstrated that various ingredients from the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis,as exemplified by cryptotanshinone and salvianolic acid B,exerted striking effects on modulating angiogenesis and vascular permeability,which suggests that they may be effective in treating vascular leak-driven diseases(e.g.tumor,cerebral cavernous malformation and diabetic retinopathy).However,the lack of reliable and advanced technologies and models sets up difficult hurdles for better understanding the role of TCM for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.To this end,this study is to outline numerous cutting-edge platforms that can be utilized for exploring the function of TCM for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis in vascular leak-driven diseases.METHODS Two-photon laser scanning fluorescence microscopy was used to observe the interactions between neutrophils and blood vessels in a real-time manner.Dynamic flow system was employed to mimic the in vivo behaviors of neutrophils.RIP1-Tag5 spontaneous pancreatic cancer model was used to study the function of tumor blood vessels.CCM2ECKO(deletion of CCM2 in endothelial cells)mice were employed to establish the cerebral cavernous malformation(CCM)animal model.Micro-computed tomography(micro-CT)was utilized to assess the CCM lesion.Müller cell-knockout mouse model was used to study the progression of diabetic retinopathy.Vascular permeability in this model was assessed by fluorescein angiography.RESULTS The interactions between neutrophils and endothelial cells involve a series of complicated processes,including rolling,adhesion,intraluminal crawling and transmigration,which were all monitored in vivo by two-photon laser scanning fluorescence microscopy in a real-time manner.Dynamic flow system was capable of recapitulating the biological behaviors of neutrophils in vitro.Tumor vascular function in particular vascular perfusion could be assessed in the RIP1-Tag5 spontaneous pancreatic cancer model.In terms of CCM studies,specific deletion of CCM2 in endothelial cells resulted in the initiation of CCM lesion.The size and number of CCM lesions could be visualized and quantified by micro-CT.Furthermore,the Müller cell-knockout mouse model was able to precisely reflect the clinical symptoms of diabetic retinopathy.Vascular leak could be monitored at different time points using fluorescein angiography.CONCLUSION An array of high technologies and animal models can be used in investigating the occurrence and progression of multiple vascular leak-driven diseases.The pre-clinical and clinical studies of TCM for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis provide fundamental support for the application of the above-mentioned platforms,with the purpose of uncovering the scientific basis of TCM for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

Effects of Chinese Herbal Compound on the Blood Physiological Indices and Cytokines of Myelosuppressive Mice

[ Objective ] The research aimed to study the effects of Chinese herbal compound on the blcod physiological indices and cytokines of myelosuppressive mice. [ Metho] Myelasuppressive mice model was established by intraperitoneal injection of 80 mg/kg cyclophosphamide. Chinese herbal compound was composed of Houttuynia cordata, Taraxacum mongolicum, Citrus reticulata peel, Atractylodes chinensis, Paeonia sterniana, Atractylodes macrocephala and Angelica sinensis. The effects of Chinese herbal compound and Astragalus polysaccharide at different doses on the blood physiological indices and hematopoietic growth factors of myelosuppressive mice were discussed. [ Result] Myelosuppressive mice medel was successfully established. The total white blood cell count, total nentrephile granulocyte count, total lymphocyte count, total platelet count and the contents of serum interleukin-6 and erythropoietin in myelosuppressive mice were significantly decreased. The total erythrocyte count, the contents of hemoglobin and imerleukin-3 were decreased, without significant difference. The blood physiological indices and the contents of interleukin-3 and erythropoietin in myelosuppressive mice could be improved by intragastric administration of Astragalus polysaccharide and Chinese herbal compound at different doses for 3 days or 7 days. The effect of 20 g/kg Chinese herbal compound was the best after administration for 3 days, and the effect of 10 g/kg Chinese herbal compound was the best after administration for 7 days. The total white blcod cell count, total neutrophile granulocyte count, percentage of neutrephile granulocyte, total lymphocyte count, total count of middle cells, percentage of middle cells, total platelet count, contents of interleukin-3 and erythropoietin in myelosuppressive mice could be extremely significantly improved by intragastric administration of 10 g/kg Chinese herbal compound for 7 days（ P 〈 0. 01 ） , and the reduction of red blood cell count, hematecfit, the contents of hemoglobin and interleukin-6 induced by cyclophesphamide could be inhibited （P 〈 0.01 ）. [ Conclusion ] Chinese herbal compound could improve the hematopoietic function of myclosuppressivc mice induced by cyclophosphamide and its effect was better than Astragalus polysaccharide. 20 g/kg Chinese herbal compound reacted fast and the reaction of 10 g/kg Chinese herbal compound was slow ,but its efficacy was lasting.

Relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and traditional Chinese constitution in subjects with high-normal blood pressure

Objective: We explored the relationship between traditional Chinese constitution and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in subjects with high-normal blood pressure (BP). Methods: The traditional Chinese constitution of 80 subjects with high-normal BP was judged by questionnaires and interviews. Measurements of cardiovascular and metabolic health in- cluded BP, body weight, body mass index (BMI), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT2h), and waist cir- cumference. Statistical relationships between cardiovascular disease risk factors and specific Chinese constitution were evaluated by univariate and multivariate analyses. Results: Ping He, Tan Shi, and Yin Xu were the dominant constitutions in subjects with high-normal blood pressure. There were significant differences in weight, LDL-C, BMI, OGTT2h, and waist circumference between Tan Shi and Ping He (P P < 0.05), and weight, BMI, waist circumference, SBP, and LDL-C between Tan Shi and Yin Xu constitutions (P < 0.01). Logistic regression found a strong association between the Tan Shi constitution and LDL-C in subjects with high-normal blood pressure. Conclusion: Ping He, Tan Shi, and Yin Xu are the principle traditional Chinese constitutions in subject with high-normal blood pressure. The Tan Shi constitution is associated with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease (LDL-C, BMI, body weight, and waist circumference), while OGTT2h is closely related to the Yin Xu constitution.

The Effects of Chinese Medicines on Micro-circulation of Nail Folds and Blood Flow Velocity of Limbs in the Patients with Arteriosclerotic Obliteration

The effects of Chinese medicines on micro-circulation and blood flow velocity in arteries of the lower limbs were observed in 33 patients with arteriosclerotic obliteration(ASO).The results showed that the integral values of micro-circulation after treatment were obviously higher than those before treatment (P<0.05 or P<0.01).Blood flow velocity in arteries of the lower limbs determined with the color Doppler ultrasound detecting method after treatment were also obviously higher than those before treatment (P<0.05 or P<0.01).In tbis series of 33 ASO patients,the markedly effective rate was 36.36%,and the total effective rate was 63.64%.The observation indicates that the recipe prescribed according to the principle of supplementing qi and activating blood circulation can effectively improve micro-circulation in ASO patients,and accelerate blood flow in arteries of the lower limbs.

Traditional Chinese medicine for activating blood circulation and detoxifying in unstable angina pectoris:A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective:The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine for activating blood circulation and detoxifying(ABCD)in patients with unstable angina pectoris.Methods:We performed an electronic literature search of six medical databases for relevant articles published up to December 2014.Randomized controlled trials that compared ABCD Chinese medicine(alone or alongside conventional drugs)with conventional drugs or other Chinese medicines alone were included.A meta-analysis was performed for the following outcome measures:reduction of angina symptoms,electrocardiogram improvement,blood lipid levels,inflammatory factor levels,and plasma fibrinogen levels.Results:In total,11 moderate-to low-quality studies involving 686 patients were included.The evidence indicated that ABCD Chinese medicine exhibited superior effectiveness in relieving angina symptoms compared with conventional drugs[relative risk,1.23;95%confidence interval,1.05e1.44];however,electrocardiogram improvement was not very significant(relative risk,1.21;95%confidence interval,0.91e1.62).Moreover,ABCD Chinese medicine exhibited superior anti-inflammatory,anticoagulant,and lipid-lowering effects compared with other medicines.Conclusions:Within the methodological limitations of the included studies,our results suggest that ABCD Chinese medicine is beneficial for the treatment of unstable angina pectoris.

Effect of Soufeng Qutan Chinese medicine on blood lipid and IL-1β in atherosclerotic mice with AopE gene knockout

Objective:To explore the possible mechanism of Soufeng Qutan traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of atherosclerosis.Methods:Mice of six weeks old which were knocked out gene ApoE and fed with a high-fat diet for 13 weeks to establish a model of atherosclerotic unstable plaque,and they were randomly divided into the model group,the atorvastatin group and the low,medium,and high-dose Shoufeng Qutan groups.In addition,six weeks old C57BL/6J mice were set as the blank con?trol group. Both the blank control group and the model group were given 0.9% normal saline by gavage. The low,medium,and high-dose groups of Soufeng Qutangroup and the atorvastatin group were given different doses of Soufeng Qutan Chinese Medicine Decoction and atorvastatin. After 13 weeks,the mice were sacrificed,and the abdominal aortic blood vessels were observed by HE staining. Total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C). and high-density lipopro?tein cholesterol(HDL-C)content were detected by a biochemical automatic analyzer and IL-1β levels were detected by ELISA.Results:Compared with the blank control group,a large number of foam cells could be seen in the model group with obvious plaques;serum TC,TG,LDL-C,and IL-1β levels were significantly increased(P<0.05),and HDL-C level was markedly de?creased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group,the Soufeng Qutangroup at all doses and the atorvastatin group had a small amount of foam cells and reduced plaque area;serum TC,TG,LDL-C,and IL-1β levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05),and the level of HDL-C was significantly increased (P<0.05).Conclusion:Soufeng Qutan Chinesemedicine can inhibit the pro?gression of cellular inflammation,downregulate the expression of IL-1β,reduce plaques,and improve blood lipids. This may be one of the molecular mechanisms of Soufeng Qutan Chinese medicine in the early treatment of atherosclerosis.

汉英“血(blood)”隐喻词簇异同及其体认语言学——文化脚本理据阐发

隐喻是一种人类通用而不自知的认知方式,Lakoff和Johnson于1980年发表的著作《我们赖以生存的隐喻》标志着认知隐喻的诞生。身体是人类认识世界、感知世界的起点和基础,以此产生的人体隐喻贯穿着人类认知构建的始终。血/blood是人体组成重要的营养物质,以此为源域的隐喻在汉英两种语言中均广泛存在。本研究利用CCL和COCA语料库对涉及“血(blood)”及其隐喻词簇的语料进行收集,以体认语言学为理论依据,归纳总结汉英血液隐喻相同之处,并结合文化脚本进行跨语言比较与分析,得出汉英血/blood隐喻具有包括亲属关系、残忍暴力、辛勤劳动、颜色、情感、人物与盟誓在内的七大相同意象,以及词素搭配、投射范围、使用频度等方面文化脚本的精细差异,并借此探究汉英语言中血/blood隐喻生成机理。

Lymphocyte-to-white blood cell ratio is associated with outcome in patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure

BACKGROUND The lymphocyte-to-white blood cell ratio(LWR)is a blood marker of the systemic inflammatory response.The prognostic value of LWR in patients with hepatitis B virus-associated acute-on-chronic liver failure(HBV-ACLF)remains unclear.AIM To explore whether LWR could stratify the risk of poor outcomes in HBV-ACLF patients.METHODS This study was conducted by recruiting 330 patients with HBV-ACLF at the Department of Gastroenterology in a large tertiary hospital.Patients were divided into survivor and non-survivor groups according to their 28-d prognosis.The independent risk factors for 28-d mortality were calculated by univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses.Patients were divided into low-and high-LWR groups according to the cutoff values.Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed according to the level of LWR.RESULTS During the 28-d follow-up time,135 patients died,and the mortality rate was 40.90%.The LWR level in non-surviving patients was significantly decreased compared to that in surviving patients.A lower LWR level was an independent risk factor for poor 28-d outcomes(hazard ratio=0.052,95%confidence interval:0.005-0.535).The LWR level was significantly negatively correlated with the Child-Turcotte-Pugh,model for end-stage liver disease,and Chinese Group on the Study of Severe Hepatitis B-ACLF II scores.In addition,the 28-d mortality was higher for patients with LWR<0.11 than for those with LWR≥0.11.CONCLUSION LWR may serve as a simple and useful tool for stratifying the risk of poor 28-d outcomes in HBVACLF patients.

补肾活血方治疗肾虚血瘀型卵巢储备功能下降患者的临床疗效观察

目的观察补肾活血方对肾虚血瘀型卵巢储备功能下降(DOR)患者的治疗效果。方法选取北京妇产医院中医科2021年1月至2022年12月就诊的180例诊断为DOR的肾虚血瘀型患者作为研究对象,采用计算机随机分组法分为雌二醇片/雌二醇地屈孕酮片组(西药组)、补肾活血方组(中药组)和补肾活血方联合雌二醇片/雌二醇地屈孕酮片组(联合组),各60例。观察三组治疗前后卵泡刺激素(FSH)、黄体生成素(LH)、雌二醇(E_(2))、抗米勒管激素(AMH)、窦卵泡数(AFC)、卵巢体积、卵巢动脉和子宫动脉阻力指数(RI)、子宫内膜厚度的变化,比较三组中医证候评分及疗效。结果11例患者(4例来自西药组,3例来自中药组,4例来自联合组)退出研究。6个月后,三组FSH和LH均显著降低,E_(2)和AMH升高(P<0.05);西药组和联合组较中药组FSH降低更显著,E_(2)升高更显著(P<0.01)。治疗后,中药组和联合组卵巢体积增加(P<0.05),AFC显著增加(P<0.01),卵巢动脉RI显著降低(P<0.01);西药组卵巢体积增加不显著(P>0.05),AFC显著增加(P<0.05),卵巢动脉RI显著降低(P<0.05);三组子宫动脉RI均无显著改善(P>0.05)。三组子宫内膜厚度均显著增加(P<0.05),西药组和联合组较中药组增加更显著(P<0.01)。与治疗前相比,三组治疗后中医证候评分均显著降低(P<0.05),且中药组和联合组中医证候评分降低的程度大于西药组(P<0.05)。西药组总有效率为71.43%,中药组为82.46%,联合组为85.96%;联合组的疗效优于西药组(P<0.05)。结论补肾活血方能够通过平衡激素水平、促进排卵和修复子宫内膜对DOR患者产生良好的治疗效果,联合应用雌二醇片/雌二醇地屈孕酮片可能是治疗DOR的一种行之有效的治疗策略。

身痛逐瘀汤加味联合盐酸普拉克索片治疗痰瘀痹阻型不宁腿综合征的临床观察

目的观察身痛逐瘀汤加味联合盐酸普拉克索片治疗痰瘀痹阻型不宁腿综合征(RLS)患者的临床疗效。方法将50名痰瘀痹阻型RLS患者按照随机数字表法分为2组,对照组25例予盐酸普拉克索片治疗,治疗组25例在对照组基础上联合身痛逐瘀汤加味治疗。2组均治疗1周为1个疗程,治疗2个疗程后统计疗效,比较2组治疗前后国际RLS严重程度评分量表(IRLS)评分、匹兹堡睡眠质量指数量表(PSQI)评分及中医症状评分变化情况。结果治疗组总有效率92.00%(23/25),对照组总有效率60.00%(15/25),治疗组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05)。与本组治疗前比较,2组治疗后IRLS评分、PSQI评分及中医症状评分均降低(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后IRLS评分、PSQI评分及中医症状评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论身痛逐瘀汤加味联合盐酸普拉克索片治疗痰瘀痹阻型RLS疗效确切,可有效改善患者临床症状及中医症状,改善患者睡眠质量,操作简便,临床疗效显著,安全性良好。

活血化瘀治疗冠脉微循环障碍的研究进展

冠状动脉微循环障碍广泛存在于多种心血管疾病中,与左室重构、心血管事件密切相关。本病病机演变以血瘀为核心,活血化瘀法可改善患者冠状动脉血流储备及微循环阻力指数,对于冠状动脉微循环障碍具有良好的治疗效果。机制方面,活血化瘀诸法可调节冠状动脉微血管功能障碍的诸多关键病理生理环节:如,活血化瘀可有效抑制炎症、氧化应激及血栓形成;活血化痰可保护血管内皮;益气活血能改善能量代谢;补肾活血促进血管新生、建立冠脉侧支循环。应用现代科学深入挖掘活血化瘀诸法治疗本病的机制,或为解决本病治疗提供新的思路。

长蛇灸联合熏洗包熏蒸治疗气滞血瘀型腰椎间盘突出症对患者疼痛介质及炎症因子的影响

目的:探讨长蛇灸联合熏洗包熏蒸在腰椎间盘突出症(气滞血瘀型)患者治疗中的应用价值,观察其对炎症因子、疼痛介质水平的影响。方法:将2019年6月—2020年12月因腰椎间盘突出症于南昌市洪都中医院就诊且中医证型属于气滞血瘀型的90例患者纳入研究,用随机数字表法将患者分为对照组、观察A组、观察B组,各30例。对照组予硬膜外封闭治疗,观察A组予硬膜外封闭治疗+熏洗包熏蒸治疗治疗,观察B组予硬膜外封闭治疗+熏洗包熏蒸+长蛇灸治疗。治疗2周后比较临床效果。结果:治疗后,三组血清肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、超敏C反应蛋白(hypersensitive C reactive protein,hs-CRP)、白介素-1β(interleukin-1,IL-1β)、血清前列腺素E2(prostaglandin E2,PGE2)、5-羟色胺(5-hydroxytryptamine,5-HT)水平均较治疗前降低,观察B组均低于观察A组、对照组,观察A组上述指标水平均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后三组视觉模拟评分法(visual analogue scale,VAS)评分均降低,日本骨科协会(Japanese orthopaedic association,JOA)评分及血清β-内啡肽(β-endorphin,β-EP)均较治疗前升高,观察B组VAS评分数值水平低于观察A组、对照组,JOA评分及β-EP数值水平则均高于观察A组及对照组,观察A组VAS评分水平低于对照组,JOA评分及β-EP数值则均更高,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:对于腰椎间盘突出症(气滞血瘀型)患者而言采用长蛇灸联合熏洗包熏蒸可减轻炎症反应,降低疼痛介质,改善临床症状及腰椎功能,安全性高,有助于临床效果提高。

化瘀丸治疗中晚期恶性肿瘤患者血液高凝状态的临床研究

目的:探讨化瘀丸治疗中晚期恶性肿瘤患者血液高凝状态的临床疗效和安全性。方法:选取2018年6月至2021年12月北京中医医院肿瘤科门诊和病房的中晚期恶性肿瘤血液高凝状态患者72例作为研究对象。采用前瞻性队列研究,根据是否应用化瘀丸分为观察组(n=35)和对照组(n=37)。对照组接受必要的物理对症支持治疗,观察组在对照组基础上口服化瘀丸8周,2组共随访24周。观察2组患者的血液高凝状态改善率、凝血指标变化、中医证候积分、静脉血栓栓塞(VTE)大出血发生,以及不良事件发生情况。结果:4周后,观察组血液高凝状态改善率为43.75%,对照组为29.41%(P>0.05);8周后,观察组血液高凝状态改善率为65.63%,对照组为41.18%(P<0.05)。进一步分析凝血相关指标变化,发现4周和8周后观察组血浆纤维蛋白原(FIB)低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组患者中医证候积分改善的总有效率为50.00%,对照组为14.81%(P<0.05),2组患者均未出现大出血情况,观察组未发生药物相关不良事件。结论:化瘀丸可以在必要的物理支持治疗外,进一步改善中晚期恶性肿瘤患者血液高凝状态,缓解血瘀证相关症状。

中药治疗糖尿病作用机制研究进展

糖尿病(Diabetes mellitus,DM)是以长期高血糖为主要特征的内分泌代谢性疾病,严重威胁着人类的健康与生活质量,随着我国生活质量的提高以及不健康的生活方式,DM发病率持续升高并趋于年轻化,深入开展降血糖治疗的研究刻不容缓。DM以胰岛素的绝对或相对不足为病理基础,目前尚无根治手段,西医多采用注射胰岛素或口服降糖药物对症治疗,虽然效果显著,但长期使用易产生毒副作用。中药治疗DM具有多途径、多靶点的优势,通过促进胰岛素分泌、改善胰岛素抵抗、调节糖脂代谢、抗氧化应激等发挥降血糖作用,其疗效显著且毒副反应少。近年来,有关中药及复方对DM动物模型的作用机制研究较多,笔者通过回顾近年来相关文献,对单味中药、中药复方、中药有效成分降血糖作用机制及其相关实验设计等进行系统梳理,从促进胰岛素分泌、抑制糖异生、促进糖原合成、改善胰岛素抵抗、抑制糖苷酶活性、缓解氧化应激损伤、抑制炎症反应和调节肠道菌群等方面对中药降血糖的作用机制研究及实验设计进行归纳总结,以期为中药降血糖更广泛的临床应用及其深入的药效学机制研究提供参考。