Clinical efficacy of magnetic vibration magnetoelectric therapy in the treatment of chronic prostatitischronic pelvic pain syndrome

BACKGROUND The prominent symptoms of chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CPPS)are urogenital pain,lower urinary tract symptoms,psychological problems,and sexual dysfunction.Traditional pharmacological treatments have poor efficacy and more untoward reaction and complications.Magnetic vibration magnetoelectric therapy is a non-invasive form of physiotherapy.Nevertheless,its effectiveness in improving urinary discomfort and relieving pain in patients requires further exploration.AIM To investigate the clinical efficacy of the magnetic vibration magnetoelectric therapy instrument in the treatment of chronic prostatitis(CP)/CPPS.METHODS Seventy patients with CP/CPPS were collected from the outpatient clinic and ward of the Department of Male Medicine,Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and were treated with magnetic vibration magnetoelectric therapy once a day for a period of 14 d.National Institutes of healthchronic prostatitis symptom index(NIH-CPSI),international index of erectile function 5(IIEF-5),premature ejaculation diagnostic tool(PEDT),generalized anxiety disorder(GAD),patient health questionnaire,the pain catastrophizing scale(PCS)and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome(TCMS)scores were performed before and after treatment.RESULTS The total effective rate of treatment was 58.5%,and the total NIH-CPSI score,pain symptoms,voiding symptoms,quality of life,IIEF-5,PEDT,GAD,PCS and TCMS scores all decreased significantly(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Magnetic vibration magnetotherapy is effective in improving urinary discomfort,relieving pain,improving quality of life,improving sexual dysfunction and relieving negative emotions such as anxiety in patients with CP/CPPS.

Electric stimulation and decimeter wave therapy improve the recovery of injured sciatic nerves

Drug treatment, electric stimulation and decimeter wave therapy have been shown to promote the repair and regeneration of the peripheral nerves at the injured site. This study prepared a Mackinnon’s model of rat sciatic nerve compression. Electric stimulation was given immediately after neurolysis, and decimeter wave radiation was performed at 1 and 12 weeks post-operation. Histological observation revealed that intraoperative electric stimulation and decimeter wave therapy could improve the local blood circulation of repaired sites, alleviate hypoxia of compressed nerves, and lessen adhesion of compressed nerves, thereby decreasing the formation of new entrapments and enhancing compressed nerve regeneration through an improved microenvironment for regeneration. Immunohistochemical staining results revealed that intraoperative electric stimulation and decimeter wave could promote the expression of S-100 protein. Motor nerve conduction velocity and amplitude, the number and diameter of myelinated nerve fibers, and sciatic functional index were significantly increased in the treated rats. These results verified that intraoperative electric stimulation and decimeter wave therapy contributed to the regeneration and the recovery of the functions in the compressed nerves.

Combination of epidural electrical stimulation with ex vivo triple gene therapy for spinal cord injury:a proof of principle study

Despite emerging contemporary biotechnological methods such as gene-and stem cell-based therapy,there are no clinically established therapeutic strategies for neural regeneration after spinal cord injury.Our previous studies have demonstrated that transplantation of genetically engineered human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells producing three recombinant therapeutic molecules,including vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),glial cell-line derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF),and neural cell adhesion molecule(NCAM)can improve morpho-functional recovery of injured spinal cord in rats and mini-pigs.To investigate the efficacy of human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells-mediated triple-gene therapy combined with epidural electrical stimulation in the treatment of spinal cord injury,in this study,rats with moderate spinal cord contusion injury were intrathecally infused with human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells expressing recombinant genes VEGF165,GDNF,NCAM1 at 4 hours after spinal cord injury.Three days after injury,epidural stimulations were given simultaneously above the lesion site at C5(to stimulate the cervical network related to forelimb functions)and below the lesion site at L2(to activate the central pattern generators)every other day for 4 weeks.Rats subjected to the combined treatment showed a limited functional improvement of the knee joint,high preservation of muscle fiber area in tibialis anterior muscle and increased H/M ratio in gastrocnemius muscle 30 days after spinal cord injury.However,beneficial cellular outcomes such as reduced apoptosis and increased sparing of the gray and white matters,and enhanced expression of heat shock and synaptic proteins were found in rats with spinal cord injury subjected to the combined epidural electrical stimulation with gene therapy.This study presents the first proof of principle study of combination of the multisite epidural electrical stimulation with ex vivo triple gene therapy(VEGF,GDNF and NCAM)for treatment of spinal cord injury in rat models.The animal protocols were approved by the Kazan State Medical University Animal Care and Use Committee(approval No.2.20.02.18)on February 20,2018.

Emerging trends in materials and devices-based electric stimulation therapy for tumors

Electrical stimulation(ES),as one of the physical therapy modalities for tumors,has attracted extensive attention of researchers due to its promising efficacy.With the continuous development of material science,nanotechnology,and micro/nano processing techniques,novel electroactive nanomaterials and delicately designed devices have emerged to realize innovative ES therapies,which provide more possibilities and approaches for tumor treatment.Meanwhile,exploring the molecular biological mechanisms underlying different ES modalities affecting tumor cells and their immune microenvironment is also an unresolved hotspot emerging from the current biomedical engineering research.Focusing on the above research interests,in this review,we systematically summarized the effects of different ES parameters on the subcellular structure of tumor cells and the tumor immune microenvironment(TIME)in conjunction with the involved signaling pathways.In addition,we also reviewed the latest progress in novel self-powered devices and electroactive nanomaterials for tumor therapy.Finally,the prospects for the development of electrostimulation tumor therapy are also discussed,bringing inspiration for the development of new physical therapy strategies in the future.

Effect of acupoint therapy combined with spine pinching in patients with menopausal syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of acupoint therapy combined with spine pinching in patients with menopausal syndrome.METHODS:This is a parallel,randomized,controlled,investigator-blinded trial.A total of 132 participants were randomly assigned to receive either acupoint therapy combined with spine pinching(intervention group)or tibolone therapy alone(control group).The intervention group received acupoint therapy combined with spine pinching three times per week for 4 weeks.The control group received 2.5 mg of tibolone once daily for 4 weeks.The primary outcome was the improved Kupperman score.The WHO quality of life scale was also used.The secondary aim was to identify those who would benefit from acupoint therapy combined with spine pinching based on the levels of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)and luteinizing hormone(LH).RESULTS:In the intervention group,the improved Kupperman score was significantly decreased after treatment compared with before treatment.However,there were no differences between the intervention and control groups for any outcome.Changes in the physiology score presented negative outcomes in patients with a low FSH level with increasing body mass index(BMI)(P=0.0).In contrast,changes in the physiology score presented positive outcomes in patients with a moderate LH level with increasing BMI(P=0.0).The mean change in the physiology score of patients with a low FSH level and a BMI of≥25.7 kg/m2 was-7.17(range-10.94 to-3.40)after adjustments for age and disease duration.CONCLUSION:Acupoint therapy combined with spine pinching is effective in treating menopausal syndrome,especially in women with a moderate LH level.However,patients with a low FSH level had a negative outcome after acupoint therapy combined with spine pinching.In addition,patients with a BMI of>25.7 kg/m2 had a negative outcome after the intervention,regardless of hormone levels.

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Intensive Care Unit Patients:Integrative Review

Intensive care units’ acquired muscle weakness is present in approximately 50% of the patients. Although active muscle training can attenuate weakness, a large proportion of critical patients cannot participate in any active mobilization. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation may be an alternative strategy to reverse muscle weakness. The objective of the study was to review the scientific publications on the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and its parameters and the main results in patients hospitalized in intensive care units. This is an integrative review surveying studies in online databases. The studies were selected from the following descriptors: neuromuscular electrical stimulation AND parameters AND intensive care units AND muscle weakness. The inclusion criteria included articles that addressed the topic of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and the parameters used in patients admitted to intensive care units, aged 18 years or older. Exclusion criteria were studies involving animals, case reports, letters to the editor and book chapters. The search comprised articles in the Portuguese, English and Spanish languages from January 2013 to March 2019. Of the 185 articles identified, nine met the eligibility criteria. The studies were evaluated assessing the level of evidence, and the relevant information was presented in the table and discussed. The parameters of the neuromuscular electrical stimulation employed in the studies showed positive results for the maintenance of strength and muscle mass. There was evidence of benefits in the local and systemic microcirculation, potentially mobilizing endothelial stem cells, to prevent atrophy, to reduce mechanical ventilation time and stay in intensive care unit;and when incorporated into the usual physiotherapy care, proved to be more effective than usual care. Its use is safe and viable in critically ill patients.

Non-invasive physical therapy as salvage measure for ischemic skin flap:A literature review

This review focuses on the available evidence regarding the molecular mechanisms and treatment potential of several non-surgical physical therapies for managing flap ischemia to propose a non-invasive,economical,and simple treatment to improve flap survival.A review of the literature was conducted on the topics of various non-invasive methods for the treatment of ischemic necrosis of the distal end of the flap between 1988 and 2019.A total of 52 published studies were reviewed on the applications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy,electrical stimulation therapy,heat stress pretreatment,phototherapy,and vibration therapy to manage skin flap necrosis.The underlying molecular mechanisms of these physical therapies on revitalizing the dying skin flaps were discussed and preliminary clinical uses of these therapies to salvage the necrotic skin flaps were pooled and summarized for clarifying the safety and feasibility of these methods.Various physical therapy regimens have been ushered to manage necrotic development in cutaneous flaps.With the refinement of these new technologies and enhancement of related basic science research on vascular revitalization,the prevention and treatment of flap ischemia will enter a new era.

Effects of Electrical Stimulation in People with Post-Concussion Syndromes: A Pilot Study

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a complex disorder with various symptoms. There is limited evidence to support that any intervention enhances recovery after a concussion. This pilot study aimed to examine the efficacy of neck paraspinal muscles electrical stimulation (ES) in conjunction with physical therapy (PT) on reducing the severity of post concussive symptoms. Twenty-four individuals with PCS were randomly assigned to the ES group (PT + ES) or the control group (PT only). Both groups received the intervention twice a week for eight weeks. Clinical measures including the Concussion Signs/Symptoms Checklist, balance error scoring system, King-Devick test, ImPACT, and the Standardized Assessment of Concussion were used to evaluate the symptoms. We investigated the recovery rate by calculating slopes of changes over time for each participant. A changing slope was derived by linearly fitting the symptoms severity over time with the initial severity score as the intercept. Significant overall improvement was observed in both groups after the interventions. There was no significant difference seen in total symptom recovery rate between two groups (-1.49 ± 1.59 versus -1.2 ± 1.56, p = 0.32). The cognitive symptoms recovery rate of the ES group was faster than the control group (-0.5 ± 0.49 and -0.13 ± 0.46 respectively, p = 0.04). Physical therapy targeting the cervical region is beneficial for persons with PCS. Moreover, peripheral electrical stimulation on the paraspinal muscles surrounding the neck region could potentially advance the cognitive function recovery of persons with PCS.

Iatrogenic opioid dependence is endemic and legal: Genetic addiction risk score (GARS) with electrotherapy a paradigm shift in pain treatment programs

The mounting endemic of prescription iatrogenic opioid dependence in pain patients provoked this treatise about an alternative method that can be used to treat pain, improve function and reduce the risk of opioid dependence. It is well known that as well as the side effects reported for chronic opioid therapy, genetically predisposed individuals are at risk for opioid dependence. We propose the use of the Genetic Addiction Risk Score (GARS) assessment to identify patients early in treatment who should avoid narcotic pain medications. Primarily, this review will be an exploration of the mechanisms of action of an electrotherapeutic alternative to narcotic treatment that can be used to augment tissue healing and reduce the pain associated with human injuries and neuropathies. This particular electrotherapeutic device was developed at the Electronic Waveform Laboratory in Huntington Beach, California and is called the H-Wave? device. The primary effect of the H-Wave?device is stimulation (HWDS) of small diameter fibers of “red-slow-twitch” skeletal muscle. Mechanisms of action of HWDS have been investigated in both animal and human studies. They include edema reduction, induction of nitric oxide dependent augmented microcirculation and angiogenesis, small muscle contraction that eliminates transcapillary fluid shifts, reducing the painful effects of tetanizing fatigue and gradual loading of healing injured muscle tissue that helps repair and remodeling. A recent metaanalysis found a moderate-to-strong-positive effect of the HWDS in providing pain relief, reducing the requirement for pain medication, with the most robust effect being increased functionality. We are proposing that GARS can be used to identify those at risk of developing opioid dependence and that the need for opioid analgesia can be reduced by use of this electro therapeutic alternative to opioid analgesia in the treatment of pain and injuries.

Electrical stimulation scheme optimization for retinal prosthesis:considerations from biological perspective

Effective and safe electrical stimulation of the retinal ganglion cells is at the heart of retinal prosthesis design.However,the effectiveness and safety demand of the electrical stimulation is often at odds against each other.Besides,the nerve fiber layer above retinal ganglion cells limits the spatial resolution of stimulation.Also,current retinal prosthesis still cannot selectively activate the ON or OFF visual pathways,thus cannot relay the correct luminance information to the brain.With decades of development,the stimulation protocol for retinal implants began to tackle these problems.We believe that a novel design of electrical stimulation scheme,combined with gene therapy technique,can improve the selectivity and spatial resolution of retinal implants and further lower the damage caused by electric stimulation.

Multifunctional hydrogel combined with electrical stimulation therapy for promoting diabetic wound healing

Diabetic wounds, as a complication of diabetes, are slow to heal and seriously affect the quality of life of patients. Functional hydrogel dressing is an effective approach to improve diabetic wound healing. Electrical stimulation (ES) therapy is conducive to promoting cell migration and wound healing. In this work, a multifunctional PPTZ hydrogel wound dressing was developed by freeze-thaw method with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), phytic acid (PA), tannic acid (TA), and Zinc chloride. The obtained PPTZ hydrogel has good mechanical properties (stress and strain of 700.03 kPa and 575.08%), light transmittance (close to 100%) and antibacterial rate (over 75%). With good biocompatibility, antioxidant abilities and conductivity, the PPTZ hydrogel could effectively promote the healing of diabetic wounds with two weeks under the action of electric field, which provides an auxiliary treatment strategy for diabetic patients.

Clinical Research Progress on Physical Rehabilitation Therapy for Migraine

Migraine is a common and recurrent chronic disorder.Migraine is often associated with anxiety,depression and other emotional diseases.With the development of physical rehabilitation techniques,the long-term clinical efficacy of rehabilitation in the treatment of migraine and the prevention of recurrence have been widely accepted.This paper reviews the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation therapy in clinical treatment of migraine in recent years.

Neuroplasticity in post-stroke gait recovery and noninvasive brain stimulation

Gait disorders drastically affect the quality of life of stroke survivors,making post-stroke rehabilitation an important research focus.Noninvasive brain stimulation has potential in facilitating neuroplasticity and improving post-stroke gait impairment.However,a large inter-individual variability in the response to noninvasive brain stimulation interventions has been increasingly recognized.We first review the neurophysiology of human gait and post-stroke neuroplasticity for gait recovery,and then discuss how noninvasive brain stimulation techniques could be utilized to enhance gait recovery.While post-stroke neuroplasticity for gait recovery is characterized by use-dependent plasticity,it evolves over time,is idiosyncratic,and may develop maladaptive elements.Furthermore,noninvasive brain stimulation has limited reach capability and is facilitative-only in nature.Therefore,we recommend that noninvasive brain stimulation be used adjunctively with rehabilitation training and other concurrent neuroplasticity facilitation techniques.Additionally,when noninvasive brain stimulation is applied for the rehabilitation of gait impairment in stroke survivors,stimulation montages should be customized according to the specific types of neuroplasticity found in each individual.This could be done using multiple mapping techniques.

Systematic evaluation on the clinical efficacy of acupoint stimulation therapy for treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency on the basis of network Meta-analysis

Objective To systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupoint stimulation therapy for treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency（POI）. Methods Computer retrieval was carried out in such databases as Pub Med, Embase, Cochrane Library, web of science, Chinese biomedicine database（CBM）, China National Knowledge Infrastructure（CNKI）, Wan Fang and VIP in order to collect the randomized controlled trials（RCT） concerning acupoint stimulation therapy for treatment of POI. Software R 3.40 and stata 14.0 were used for Meta-analysis and network Meta-analysis, and Rev Man 5.3 was used for plotting the risk bias diagrams. Results Fortythree RCTs were included in total, involving 3046 POI patients and 18 acupoint stimulation therapies and comprehensive therapies. Metaanalysis showed：（1） The curative effects of acupoint stimulation therapy（RR=1.25, 95%CI [1.07,1.45]）, acupoint stimulation therapy＋Chinese herbal medicine（RR=1.25, 95%CI [1.18,1.32]） and acupoint stimulation therapy＋ hormone replacement therapy（HRT）（RR=1.20, 95%CI [1.12,1.29]） were all superior to that of HRT, indicating that the differences were statistically significant（Z=2.90, P=0.04; Z=7.56, P〈0.000 01; Z=4.06, P〈0.000 01）.（2） Compared with HRT, the occurrence rate of adverse effect of acupoint stimulation therapy was lower, and the safety was superior to that of HRT（RR=0.18, 95%CI [0.08,0.41]）, indicating that the differences were statistically significant（Z=4.08, P〈0.000 1）. Forty-two direct comparisons and 110 indirect comparisons were generated according to network Meta-analysis, among which, 38 comparisons were statistically significant. Network Metaanalysis results with HRT as control showed： the therapeutic measures ranking top 3 according to the curative effect sequence were catgut embedment in acupoint, moxibustion and warming-needle moxibustion, successively, and all the 3 measures were monotherapies without reflecting the advantages of comprehensive therapy. HRT ranked 17 th among the 18 included therapeutic measures. Conclusion On the basis of current evidences, acupoint stimulation therapy has a better clinical efficacy and safety for treatment of POI when compared with HRT. The acupoint stimulation therapies ranking the top 3 have more significant curative effects, but the long-term efficacy and the effect on the ovarian function still need to be further explored. In addition, the conclusion of this study still needs to be verified through a large number of RCTs with reasonable designs and appropriate methods.

Technical Innovation of Electrostimulation Biofeedback Combined with Vaginal Dumbbell in the Treatment of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Objective: To investigate the application value of electrostimulation biofeedback therapy in combination with vaginal dumbbell therapy to postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 200 cases of postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction patients discharged from the hospital from January 2016 to March 2019 as study subjects who were excluded other underlying diseases and were randomly divided into two groups of 100 cases per group, using electrostimulation biofeedback therapy combined vaginal dumbbell therapy as a treatment group. The treatment of electrostimulation biofeedback therapy in combination with kegel was treated as a control group. Then the curative effects of the two groups were compared and statistically analyzed. Results: There was no significant difference in EMG value of postpartum pelvic floor treatment, type I muscle strength, type II muscle strength, muscle type I fatigue, type II fatigue and POP-Q detection results between the two groups before treatment, p > 0.05. There were significant differences in type I muscle strength, type II muscle strength and muscle type I fatigue between the pelvic floor muscles and the muscles at the end of the treatment day, the sixth month and one year after treatment, p ?There was no statistically significant difference at?the end of muscle type II fatigue?treatment day, p > 0.05;while after the treatment of six months and one year, the difference was statistically significant, p 0.05. In addition, the treatment group and the control group were compared before and after treatment, the difference of myoelectric potential value, pelvic floor muscle type I muscle strength, type II muscle strength, muscle type I fatigue degree, type II fatigue degree and POP-Q test result were significant, and the changes in the indicators before and after treatment in the treatment group were significantly higher than the control group. Comparison of urinary incontinence between the two groups before and after treatment, the difference between pre-treatment and the end of treatment day was not statistically significant, p > 0.05;there was significant difference between half a year and one year after treatment (p 0.05, respectively). Comparing?the satisfaction with sexual life after the time of treatment day, half a year and one year after the end of treatment, the difference was statistically significant (p ?Conclusion: Electrical stimulation biofeedback therapy combined with vaginal dumbbell therapy has a good effect in the treatment of postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction, and it is worthy of popularization and application.

Study of repeated nerve stimulation in myasthenia gravis

AIM:To investigate normal value range of low-frequent repeated nerve stimulation(RNS):whether different low-frequent stimulation and different muscles have different normal value range.METHODS:Low-frequent (3c /s and 5c /s)RNS of 30healthy people and 27myasth enia gravis(MG)patients were test.RESULTS:Superior limit of amplitude of wave a ttenuation value of low-frequent RNS(x±2.5s)of different muscles(orbicularis oculi muscle,deltoid muscle and abductor muscle of little finger)of healthy people was 5.45%-7.55%.According to our normal value standard,RNS positive rate of MG group was 85%;according to the current criteria(amplitude of wave attenuation value >10%),positive rate of MG group was 70%,th ere was no apparent difference in RNS positive rate(P>0.1).Some labs adopted the criteria that amplitude of wave attenuation value >15%,ac-cording to this criteria,positive r ate of MG group was 51%.Compared with positive rate(85%)obtained according to our criteria,there was apparent difference(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:Each labs should establish their own normal value standard according to difference muscle and different f re-quent.If adopt universal standard,amplitude of wave attenuation value8%or 10%was suggested.

隔附子饼灸联合生物反馈刺激对脊髓损伤后尿潴留病人膀胱功能、膀胱压力及尿路感染的影响

目的探究隔附子饼灸联合生物反馈刺激对脊髓损伤后尿潴留病人膀胱功能、膀胱压力及尿路感染的影响。方法选取河北省沧州中西医结合医院2020年6月至2022年6月收治的76例脊髓损伤后尿潴留病人进行研究,按照随机数字表法分为对照组(38例)和联合组(38例)。其中对照组给予生物反馈刺激,联合组给予隔附子饼灸联合生物反馈刺激。比较两组尿流动力学(最大膀胱压力、膀胱功能、最大膀胱测量容量),膀胱残余尿量,临床疗效,尿路感染发生率及生活自理能力。结果两组干预前、干预4周、8周后MHU评分、膀胱残余尿量依次降低(P<0.05),且干预4周、8周后,联合组[(2.45±0.26)分、(216.46±23.72)mL、(1.87±0.19)分、(114.37±11.58)mL]均明显低于对照组[(2.79±0.28)分、(242.75±26.84)mL、(2.14±0.22)分、(162.75±16.49)mL](P<0.05);两组干预前、干预4周、8周MBI评分、膀胱压力依次升高(P<0.05),且干预4周、8周后,联合组[(38.57±3.46)分、(12.67±1.27)分、(46.57±4.72)分、(14.02±1.45)分]明显高于对照组[(34.14±3.25)分、(10.96±1.14)分、(40.62±4.15)分、(12.57±1.31)分](P<0.05);联合组总有效率(89.47%)明显高于对照组(68.42%)(P<0.05),尿路感染发生率(7.89%)明显低于对照组(28.95%)(P<0.05)。结论隔附子饼灸联合生物反馈刺激对脊髓损伤后尿潴留可有效提高膀胱功能及膀胱压力,降低尿路感染及膀胱残余尿量,提升自理能力,效果较好。

升肝舒郁汤加减联合磁电生物反馈疗法治疗女性压力性尿失禁的临床研究

目的:探究升肝舒郁汤加减联合磁电生物反馈疗法治疗女性压力性尿失禁(SUI)的临床疗效。方法:选取符合纳入标准的108例SUI患者,依据简单随机方法随机分组。最终纳入观察组52例,对照组53例。对照组接受磁电生物反馈疗法治疗,每周2次;观察组在对照组治疗基础上口服升肝舒郁汤加减方治疗,每日1剂,分早晚两次饭后服用。两组患者均连续治疗8周。比较两组治疗前后盆底肌Ⅰ类肌、Ⅱ类肌的纤维肌力及肌电值;采用1 h尿垫试验、改良牛津评分评估SUI改善情况,比较临床疗效;采用尿失禁影响问卷简表(ⅡQ-7)评估患者生活质量;记录治疗期间不良反应发生情况。结果:治疗后,观察组Ⅰ类、Ⅱ类肌纤维肌力和肌电值均高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,观察组1 h漏尿量低于对照组,改良牛津评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组的治疗总有效率为92.31%(48/52),高于对照组的75.47%(40/53)(P<0.05)。治疗后,观察组ⅡQ-7评分低于对照组,治疗前后ⅡQ-7评分差值高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组患者不良反应总发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:升肝舒郁汤加减联合磁电生物反馈疗法治疗女性SUI疗效确切,能减轻患者临床症状,提高盆底肌肌力,改善盆底功能,提高生活质量。

低能量激光疗法联合肌电图触发神经肌肉刺激对亚急性缺血性脑卒中患者的影响

目的 分析低能量激光疗法(LLLT)联合肌电触发神经肌肉电刺激(ETNS)对亚急性缺血性脑卒中患者上肢功能和生活质量的影响。方法 纳入2020年1月至2023年10月滨州医学院附属医院收治的亚急性缺血性脑卒中患者52例,随机信封法分为对照组(26例)及观察组(26例)。在治疗前(入组当天)及治疗后(入组后5个月时)采用Fugl-Meyer运动功能评分-上肢(FMA-UE)、躯干损伤量表(TIS)、Wolf运动功能测试量表(WMFT)-时间(TS)及-功能能力(FS)、中文版脑卒中生活质量量表(SS-QOL)对患者进行评估。结果 观察组治疗后FMA-UE评分、TIS评分、WMFT-FS评分、SS-QOL评分较治疗前升高(P<0.05),且显著高于对照组治疗后(P<0.01);观察组治疗后WMFT-TS评分较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且显著低于对照组治疗后[(39.42±11.65)分vs(46.12±11.89)分,P=0.045]。结论 LLLT联合ETNS在改善亚急性缺血性脑卒中患者上肢功能、生活质量方面具有较好的效果。

Effect of electric acupoint stimulation on gastrointestinal hormones and motility among geriatric postoperative patients with gastrointestinal tumors

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of electric acupoint stimulation on gastrointestinal hormones and motility among geriatric postoperative patients with gastrointestinal tumors,and to explore an efficient and noninvasive method for postoperative recovery of bowel functions.METHODS:Forty patients were randomly and evenly assigned into a regular nursing care group(RNC) and an acupoint electric stimulation group(AES).Patients in the RNC group received regular nursing care and patients in the AES group received regular nursing care plus electric stimulation of acupoints.The serum levels of gastrin(GAS),motilin(MOT),and cholecystokinin(CCK),and an electrogastrogram(EGG) of all the patients were evaluated on the first,third,and fifth day after surgery.The time to first flatus after surgery and the number of patients with side effects such as abdominal pain,abdominal distention,and diarrhea were recorded.RESULTS:There were significant differences between the two groups in GAS,MOT,EGG,time to first flatus,abdominal pain,abdominal distention,and diarrhea(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION:Electric stimulation on acupoints could increase levels of GAS and MOT,promote the recovery of gastrointestinal functions,and decrease complications among postoperative senile patients with gastrointestinal tumors.