Objective： To assess the efficacy of the Coronary Heart Disease （CHD） Capsules worked out by Prof. Deng -- in improving quality of life of CHD patients of qi deficiency with phlegm and blood stasis syndrome. Method...Objective： To assess the efficacy of the Coronary Heart Disease （CHD） Capsules worked out by Prof. Deng -- in improving quality of life of CHD patients of qi deficiency with phlegm and blood stasis syndrome. Method： According to the WHO＇s diagnosis criteria of CHD, a total of 93 stable angina patients were divided into 3 groups using the single blinded method. The groups were evenly distributed into CHD Capsule treated group （CHDC）, isosorbide dinitrate control group （ID）, and Compound Prescription Danshen Droplet Pills control group （CPDDP）. Two courses of treatment lasting for 6 months were given. During the courses of treatment, the following parameters were observed： clinical symptoms of angina pectoris, ECG change, treadmill exercise test, 36 items in short form of health survey （SF-36） and Seattle Angina Questionnaire （SAQ） scale. Results： After 6 months of treatment, all the three groups showed good curative effect in angina pectoris, ECG and treadmill exercise test, differences between them had no statistical significance. The CHDC group showed a better result in nitro-glycerine stopping or alleviation rate and in improving symptoms than the other groups （P〈0.05）. The general health, vitality, role-emotional, mental health and reported health transition in the CHDC group were significantly better than those in the control groups （P〈 0.05）. The scores in physiological functioningrole, physiological function and pain alleviation were not different among the three groups. Conclusion. Prof. DENG Tie-tao＇s CHDC is effective in treating CHD with qi deficiency, phlegm and blood stasis and also in improving the quality of life. CHDC is more suitable to be used in long-term treatment than isosorbide dinitrate. The SF-36 and SAQ can be used to appraise the curative effect of traditional Chinese medicine agents for CHD angina pectoris.展开更多
Tropical rainforests are crucial in maintaining about 70% of the world’s plant and animal biodiversity and are also the highest terrestrial carbon reservoir. This study aimed to determine the tree species composition...Tropical rainforests are crucial in maintaining about 70% of the world’s plant and animal biodiversity and are also the highest terrestrial carbon reservoir. This study aimed to determine the tree species composition, structure and carbon stocks of the Deng Deng National Park which is a semi-deciduous tropical forest (plots 1 and 2 and the transition zone to the savannah (plot 3). Plots demarcation and enumeration followed standard protocols for permanent monitoring plots. The inventory of tree species ≥ 2 cm revealed a total of 5523 individuals of 64 species in 53 genera belonging to 26 families with plot 2 having the highest (2135 individuals/ha) and plot 3 the least (1291 individuals/ha). Tabernaemontana crassa was the most important tree species in the tropical forest and Lecythis idatimon in the savannah. Basal area was highest in the tropical forest and least in the savannah. The diameter distribution of trees in all forest types displayed a reverse J-pattern. Aboveground biomass was highest in the tropical forest (530.2 ± 66.4 t·C/ha) and least in the savannah (184.3 ± 20.1 t·C/ha). The carbon stock of the above ground biomass was twice as much as that of the below ground biomass, soil organic matter and litter. The total carbon stock estimated in all pools was 278.75 t·C/ha. The study site was poor in plant diversity, biomass and carbon stock, indicating a disturbed site with the absence of large trees and undergoing natural regeneration. This underlines an urgent need for efficient restoration management practices.展开更多
文摘Objective： To assess the efficacy of the Coronary Heart Disease （CHD） Capsules worked out by Prof. Deng -- in improving quality of life of CHD patients of qi deficiency with phlegm and blood stasis syndrome. Method： According to the WHO＇s diagnosis criteria of CHD, a total of 93 stable angina patients were divided into 3 groups using the single blinded method. The groups were evenly distributed into CHD Capsule treated group （CHDC）, isosorbide dinitrate control group （ID）, and Compound Prescription Danshen Droplet Pills control group （CPDDP）. Two courses of treatment lasting for 6 months were given. During the courses of treatment, the following parameters were observed： clinical symptoms of angina pectoris, ECG change, treadmill exercise test, 36 items in short form of health survey （SF-36） and Seattle Angina Questionnaire （SAQ） scale. Results： After 6 months of treatment, all the three groups showed good curative effect in angina pectoris, ECG and treadmill exercise test, differences between them had no statistical significance. The CHDC group showed a better result in nitro-glycerine stopping or alleviation rate and in improving symptoms than the other groups （P〈0.05）. The general health, vitality, role-emotional, mental health and reported health transition in the CHDC group were significantly better than those in the control groups （P〈 0.05）. The scores in physiological functioningrole, physiological function and pain alleviation were not different among the three groups. Conclusion. Prof. DENG Tie-tao＇s CHDC is effective in treating CHD with qi deficiency, phlegm and blood stasis and also in improving the quality of life. CHDC is more suitable to be used in long-term treatment than isosorbide dinitrate. The SF-36 and SAQ can be used to appraise the curative effect of traditional Chinese medicine agents for CHD angina pectoris.
文摘Tropical rainforests are crucial in maintaining about 70% of the world’s plant and animal biodiversity and are also the highest terrestrial carbon reservoir. This study aimed to determine the tree species composition, structure and carbon stocks of the Deng Deng National Park which is a semi-deciduous tropical forest (plots 1 and 2 and the transition zone to the savannah (plot 3). Plots demarcation and enumeration followed standard protocols for permanent monitoring plots. The inventory of tree species ≥ 2 cm revealed a total of 5523 individuals of 64 species in 53 genera belonging to 26 families with plot 2 having the highest (2135 individuals/ha) and plot 3 the least (1291 individuals/ha). Tabernaemontana crassa was the most important tree species in the tropical forest and Lecythis idatimon in the savannah. Basal area was highest in the tropical forest and least in the savannah. The diameter distribution of trees in all forest types displayed a reverse J-pattern. Aboveground biomass was highest in the tropical forest (530.2 ± 66.4 t·C/ha) and least in the savannah (184.3 ± 20.1 t·C/ha). The carbon stock of the above ground biomass was twice as much as that of the below ground biomass, soil organic matter and litter. The total carbon stock estimated in all pools was 278.75 t·C/ha. The study site was poor in plant diversity, biomass and carbon stock, indicating a disturbed site with the absence of large trees and undergoing natural regeneration. This underlines an urgent need for efficient restoration management practices.
