Objective:To evaluate the effect of Chinese herbs decoction Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue on endocrine therapy-associated hot flashes symptom in breast cancer patients.Methods:Sixty-six patients with breast cancer receiving adj...Objective:To evaluate the effect of Chinese herbs decoction Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue on endocrine therapy-associated hot flashes symptom in breast cancer patients.Methods:Sixty-six patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy were categorized to two groups,the control group received endocrine therapy alone,the other group is administered with Chinese herbs decoction Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue besides the endocrine therapy:Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue decoction was administered above 6 months per year for more than 2 years.Frequency of hot flashes per day was recorded,and the effect of Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue decoction on hot flashes symptom being assessed with Kupperman Scoring Index.Results:Sixty cases were analyzed,32 cases in endocrine therapy combining Chinese herbs decoction group,28 cases in mere endocrine therapy group.For hot flashes symptom,in Chinese herbs decoction administration group,7 cases(21.9%) reported symptom disappeared,22 cases(68.7%) reported symptom alleviated,3 cases(9.4%) reported symptom not changed;in endocrine therapy alone group,5 cases(17.9%) reported symptom disappeared,13 cases(46.4%) reported symptom alleviated,10 cases(10/28,35.7%) reported symptom not changed.The difference between two groups was statistically significant(P=0.013).For sleeping disorder,in Chinese herbs decoction administration group,27 cases(84.4%) reported symptom improved,5 cases(15.6%) reported no change;in endocrine therapy alone group,16 cases(57.1%) symptom improved,12 cases(42.9%) reported no change in sleeping disorder(P=0.019),the difference was also of significance statistically.Conclusion:Long-term Chinese herbs decoction administration remarkably improved hot flashes symptom and sleeping disorder associated with endocrine therapy,meanwhile without definite toxicity and influence on the risk of recurrence of tumor.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To explore the echocardiographic evaluation of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) after Qiangxin Decoction combined with cardiac resynchronization therapy. METHODS: A total of 140 CHF patients admitt...OBJECTIVE: To explore the echocardiographic evaluation of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) after Qiangxin Decoction combined with cardiac resynchronization therapy. METHODS: A total of 140 CHF patients admitted to our hospital were randomly divided into combined group (Qiangxin Decoction and cardiac resynchronization, n = 70) and routine group (cardiac resynchronization, n = 70), and they were treated for 2 courses (16 weeks), with 8 weeks as a course. The improvement of heart function classification (HYHA) was observed before and after treatment, and the therapeutic effects were evaluated according to the improvement of heart function classification (markedly effective, effective, invalid, and worsening). The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostic criteria was the main symptoms (0 to 6 points), secondary symptoms (0 to 3 points), tongue picture (0 to 1 point) and pulse condition (0 to 1 point), and the higher the score was, the more obvious the symptoms were. The left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and cardiac output (CO) were observed and recorded according to the heart color ultrasound before and after treatment. And the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) was used to evaluate the life quality before and after treatment, and the highest score of the scale was 105 points. The higher the score was, the obvious the symptoms were, and the worse the life quality was. And the adverse reactions were recorded in the 2 groups. RESULTS: After the treatment, the total effective rate in the routine group was significantly lower than that in the combined group (75.71% vs . 94.30%), and there was statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). After the treatment, the TCM syndrome score in the routine group was higher than that in the combined group ((14.37±3.59) points vs.(10.53±3.11) points), and there was statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). After the treatment, the levels of LVEDD and LVESD in the routine group were higher than those in the combined group, and there were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). The levels of LVEF and CO in the routine group were lower than those in the combined group, and there were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). After the treatment, the score of MLHFQ scale in the routine group was higher than that in the combined group ((57.38±8.53) points vs.(46.39±7.14) points), and there was statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Qiangxin Decoction combined with cardiac resynchronization therapy has good echocardiographic evaluation in patients with chronic heart failure.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction combined with standard triple therapy on treating H.pylori-related gastritis. METHODS: Eighty-two patients with H. pylori-related gastritis treated...OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction combined with standard triple therapy on treating H.pylori-related gastritis. METHODS: Eighty-two patients with H. pylori-related gastritis treated in our hospital from January 2016 to December 2017 were selected according to the random number table method and divided into experimental group and control group, with 41 patients in each group. The control group was treated with standard triple therapy, while the experimental group was additionally treated with modified Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction. The venous blood of one elbow was taken before and after treatment. The concentrations of serum CagA and Hp-NAP were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). The symptoms were evaluated according to the change of symptom scores before and after the intervention. The H.pylori eradication rate was calculated. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in CagA and Hp-NAP concentrations between the 2 groups before intervention(P > 0.05). After intervention, CagA and Hp-NAP concentrations in experimental group were(19.21±6.27) ng/L and(24.37±6.10) ng/L respectively which were lower than(25.81±7.14) ng/L and(32.09±5.73) ng/L of control group. The differences were statistically significant(P < 0.05). The total effective rate of major symptoms in experimental group was 39 cases(95.12%), which was significantly higher than that of the control group(31 cases, 75.61%). There was statistically significant difference between the 2 groups(P < 0.05). The eradication rate of H.pylori was 38 cases(92.68%) in the experimental group, which was significantly higher than 31 cases(75.61%) of the control group. The difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant(P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction combined with standard triple therapy can effectively reduce CagA, Hp-NAP of serum level in patients with H.pylori-related gastritis, improve efficacy of symptoms and eradication rate of H.pylori, and is worthy of clinical promotion.展开更多
Objective:To study the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jianpi Chushi decoction and ointment on chronic eczema.Methods:DNCB acetone solution was used to sensitize the skin of back and ears of 36 rats in order t...Objective:To study the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jianpi Chushi decoction and ointment on chronic eczema.Methods:DNCB acetone solution was used to sensitize the skin of back and ears of 36 rats in order to establish chronic eczema model.A total of 36 rats were divided into four groups of 9 randomly including oral medicine group,external inunctum group,combination therapy group,and model control group respectively.Besides,the blank group of 4 healthy rats were set.The oral medicine group was given Traditional Chinese Medicine Jianpi Chushi decoction [(Poria cocos,Chinese yam,Cortex dictamni,Zaocys dhumnade,Rhizoma atractylodis,Pericarpium citri reticulatae,Scutellaria baicalensis,Radix Sophorae Flavescentis,Raw Radix Paeoniae Alba,Licorice roots(Northwest Origin)] by gastric infusion(1.6 g/m L·5 m L/d); the external inunctum group was given Qingpeng ointment on the skin,the combination therapy group was given Jianpi Chushi decoction by gastric infusion and Qingpeng ointment combination therapy.The model control group was given normal saline(NS) of the same volume by gastric infusion and vaseline on skin.Continuous administration 15 d and stopped for 3 d.The thickness difference and weight difference of left and right ear of every group were measured and the degree of ear swelling were evaluated.The CD4^+ and CD8^+ content and the IL-2,IL-4 level of serum were detected,and the inflammatory cells counts of back skin were recorded.Results:After treatment,the degree of ear swelling of oral medicine group,external inunctum group and combination therapy group significant decreased compared with model control group(P<0.05).The CD4^+,CD8^+ cell content and IL-2 level of oral medicine group,external inunctum group,combination therapy group and model control group significant decreased compared with blank group,and IL-2 level and the inflammatory cells count increased.After 15 d of treatment,the CD4^+,CD8^+ cell content and IL-2 level of serum of oral medicine group,external inunctum group and combination therapy group raised and the IL-4 level and the inflammatory cells count had significant decreased compared with model control group,and the effect of combination therapy group was more obvious(P<0.05).Conclusions:Qral Jianpi Chushi decoction could treat chronic eczema effectively,and oral Chinese medicine combined with ointment could enhance and speed up the efficacy.展开更多
Objective: To study the therapeutic effects and mechanism of Jiechangning (结肠宁, JCN) decoction on carrageenan induced experimental ulcerative colitis (UC). Methods: After sensitizing guinea pigs with carrageenan, w...Objective: To study the therapeutic effects and mechanism of Jiechangning (结肠宁, JCN) decoction on carrageenan induced experimental ulcerative colitis (UC). Methods: After sensitizing guinea pigs with carrageenan, we established UC animal models by free drinking water containing 2% acid degraded carrageenan (ADC). JCN decoction was orally administered once a day for 2 weeks after carrageenan treatment. Salicylazosulfapyridine (SASP) and normal saline were given to the other two groups as control. The levels of colon lipid peroxide (LPO), acid phosphatase (ACP)activity and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured; colitis activity score (CAS) was carried out for assessment of the degree of tissue inflammation and injury; the colonic pathological changes were examined simultaneously with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and toluidine blue staining used to evaluate the therapeutic effects of JCN decoction and SASP. Results: Experimental colitis models resembling human UC were successfully induced. The levels of tissue LPO, ACP activity and the content of tissue TNF-α were markedly increased in the model group as compared with the normal control group ( P <0.01) and were positively correlated with CAS. JCN decoction could reverse these changes like SASP. HE staining showed that JCN decoction and SASP could reduce CAS and the degree of tissue injury, toluidine blue staining revealed that mucosa and submucosa red metachromasia pellets in JCN group and SASP group were markedly fewer than those in the model group. Conclusion: JCN decoction is effective in treating experimental UC, which provides theoretical basis for its clinical application.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical comparison and analysis of decoction of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) combined with ear acupoint application and simple artificial tears in the treatment of dry eye syndrome. METHO...OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical comparison and analysis of decoction of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) combined with ear acupoint application and simple artificial tears in the treatment of dry eye syndrome. METHODS:A total of 62 patients(124 eyes) with dry eye syndrome treated in the Department of Ophthalmology of The 4th People's Hospital of Shenyang from July 2017 to March 2018 were selected and equally divided into 2 groups according to the admission order. The observation group received the combination therapy of TCM decoction and ear acupoint application, while the control group was given the simple artificial tears. The symptom score after 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks as well as the indicators including break-up time(BUT), Schirmer I test(SIT) and fluorescein(FL) were recorded and compared between groups. RESULTS: The symptom scores had no difference before treatment(P > 0.05), and were better in the observation group than those in the control group after treatment(P < 0.05). At 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after the treatment, the amelioration level of BUT, SIT, and FL indicators in the observation group was better than that of the control group(P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Compared with the artificial tears treatment method, the TCM decoction combined with ear acupoint application can significantly ameliorate the tear film stability, tear secretion, and reduce ocular surface damage for dry eye patients.展开更多
Chronic calculous cholecystitis is a common clinical medical disease,which is classified as"hypochondriac pain"in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).It is caused by liver failure and stagnation of liver qi.Th...Chronic calculous cholecystitis is a common clinical medical disease,which is classified as"hypochondriac pain"in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).It is caused by liver failure and stagnation of liver qi.Therefore,the method of Soothing the liver and promoting bile flow is often used for regulating and harmonizing qi and blood.This paper discusses its mechanism of action,and points out that Shugan Lidan decoction has great effect on the treatment of chronic calculous cholecystitis,especially in the early treatment of the disease and delaying the progress of the disease,which provides help for the clinical treatment of chronic calculous cholecystitis.展开更多
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effect of Chinese herbs decoction Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue on endocrine therapy-associated hot flashes symptom in breast cancer patients.Methods:Sixty-six patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy were categorized to two groups,the control group received endocrine therapy alone,the other group is administered with Chinese herbs decoction Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue besides the endocrine therapy:Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue decoction was administered above 6 months per year for more than 2 years.Frequency of hot flashes per day was recorded,and the effect of Shu-Gan-Liang-Xue decoction on hot flashes symptom being assessed with Kupperman Scoring Index.Results:Sixty cases were analyzed,32 cases in endocrine therapy combining Chinese herbs decoction group,28 cases in mere endocrine therapy group.For hot flashes symptom,in Chinese herbs decoction administration group,7 cases(21.9%) reported symptom disappeared,22 cases(68.7%) reported symptom alleviated,3 cases(9.4%) reported symptom not changed;in endocrine therapy alone group,5 cases(17.9%) reported symptom disappeared,13 cases(46.4%) reported symptom alleviated,10 cases(10/28,35.7%) reported symptom not changed.The difference between two groups was statistically significant(P=0.013).For sleeping disorder,in Chinese herbs decoction administration group,27 cases(84.4%) reported symptom improved,5 cases(15.6%) reported no change;in endocrine therapy alone group,16 cases(57.1%) symptom improved,12 cases(42.9%) reported no change in sleeping disorder(P=0.019),the difference was also of significance statistically.Conclusion:Long-term Chinese herbs decoction administration remarkably improved hot flashes symptom and sleeping disorder associated with endocrine therapy,meanwhile without definite toxicity and influence on the risk of recurrence of tumor.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To explore the echocardiographic evaluation of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) after Qiangxin Decoction combined with cardiac resynchronization therapy. METHODS: A total of 140 CHF patients admitted to our hospital were randomly divided into combined group (Qiangxin Decoction and cardiac resynchronization, n = 70) and routine group (cardiac resynchronization, n = 70), and they were treated for 2 courses (16 weeks), with 8 weeks as a course. The improvement of heart function classification (HYHA) was observed before and after treatment, and the therapeutic effects were evaluated according to the improvement of heart function classification (markedly effective, effective, invalid, and worsening). The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostic criteria was the main symptoms (0 to 6 points), secondary symptoms (0 to 3 points), tongue picture (0 to 1 point) and pulse condition (0 to 1 point), and the higher the score was, the more obvious the symptoms were. The left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and cardiac output (CO) were observed and recorded according to the heart color ultrasound before and after treatment. And the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) was used to evaluate the life quality before and after treatment, and the highest score of the scale was 105 points. The higher the score was, the obvious the symptoms were, and the worse the life quality was. And the adverse reactions were recorded in the 2 groups. RESULTS: After the treatment, the total effective rate in the routine group was significantly lower than that in the combined group (75.71% vs . 94.30%), and there was statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). After the treatment, the TCM syndrome score in the routine group was higher than that in the combined group ((14.37±3.59) points vs.(10.53±3.11) points), and there was statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). After the treatment, the levels of LVEDD and LVESD in the routine group were higher than those in the combined group, and there were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). The levels of LVEF and CO in the routine group were lower than those in the combined group, and there were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). After the treatment, the score of MLHFQ scale in the routine group was higher than that in the combined group ((57.38±8.53) points vs.(46.39±7.14) points), and there was statistically significant difference (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Qiangxin Decoction combined with cardiac resynchronization therapy has good echocardiographic evaluation in patients with chronic heart failure.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction combined with standard triple therapy on treating H.pylori-related gastritis. METHODS: Eighty-two patients with H. pylori-related gastritis treated in our hospital from January 2016 to December 2017 were selected according to the random number table method and divided into experimental group and control group, with 41 patients in each group. The control group was treated with standard triple therapy, while the experimental group was additionally treated with modified Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction. The venous blood of one elbow was taken before and after treatment. The concentrations of serum CagA and Hp-NAP were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). The symptoms were evaluated according to the change of symptom scores before and after the intervention. The H.pylori eradication rate was calculated. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in CagA and Hp-NAP concentrations between the 2 groups before intervention(P > 0.05). After intervention, CagA and Hp-NAP concentrations in experimental group were(19.21±6.27) ng/L and(24.37±6.10) ng/L respectively which were lower than(25.81±7.14) ng/L and(32.09±5.73) ng/L of control group. The differences were statistically significant(P < 0.05). The total effective rate of major symptoms in experimental group was 39 cases(95.12%), which was significantly higher than that of the control group(31 cases, 75.61%). There was statistically significant difference between the 2 groups(P < 0.05). The eradication rate of H.pylori was 38 cases(92.68%) in the experimental group, which was significantly higher than 31 cases(75.61%) of the control group. The difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant(P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction combined with standard triple therapy can effectively reduce CagA, Hp-NAP of serum level in patients with H.pylori-related gastritis, improve efficacy of symptoms and eradication rate of H.pylori, and is worthy of clinical promotion.
文摘Objective:To study the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jianpi Chushi decoction and ointment on chronic eczema.Methods:DNCB acetone solution was used to sensitize the skin of back and ears of 36 rats in order to establish chronic eczema model.A total of 36 rats were divided into four groups of 9 randomly including oral medicine group,external inunctum group,combination therapy group,and model control group respectively.Besides,the blank group of 4 healthy rats were set.The oral medicine group was given Traditional Chinese Medicine Jianpi Chushi decoction [(Poria cocos,Chinese yam,Cortex dictamni,Zaocys dhumnade,Rhizoma atractylodis,Pericarpium citri reticulatae,Scutellaria baicalensis,Radix Sophorae Flavescentis,Raw Radix Paeoniae Alba,Licorice roots(Northwest Origin)] by gastric infusion(1.6 g/m L·5 m L/d); the external inunctum group was given Qingpeng ointment on the skin,the combination therapy group was given Jianpi Chushi decoction by gastric infusion and Qingpeng ointment combination therapy.The model control group was given normal saline(NS) of the same volume by gastric infusion and vaseline on skin.Continuous administration 15 d and stopped for 3 d.The thickness difference and weight difference of left and right ear of every group were measured and the degree of ear swelling were evaluated.The CD4^+ and CD8^+ content and the IL-2,IL-4 level of serum were detected,and the inflammatory cells counts of back skin were recorded.Results:After treatment,the degree of ear swelling of oral medicine group,external inunctum group and combination therapy group significant decreased compared with model control group(P<0.05).The CD4^+,CD8^+ cell content and IL-2 level of oral medicine group,external inunctum group,combination therapy group and model control group significant decreased compared with blank group,and IL-2 level and the inflammatory cells count increased.After 15 d of treatment,the CD4^+,CD8^+ cell content and IL-2 level of serum of oral medicine group,external inunctum group and combination therapy group raised and the IL-4 level and the inflammatory cells count had significant decreased compared with model control group,and the effect of combination therapy group was more obvious(P<0.05).Conclusions:Qral Jianpi Chushi decoction could treat chronic eczema effectively,and oral Chinese medicine combined with ointment could enhance and speed up the efficacy.
文摘Objective: To study the therapeutic effects and mechanism of Jiechangning (结肠宁, JCN) decoction on carrageenan induced experimental ulcerative colitis (UC). Methods: After sensitizing guinea pigs with carrageenan, we established UC animal models by free drinking water containing 2% acid degraded carrageenan (ADC). JCN decoction was orally administered once a day for 2 weeks after carrageenan treatment. Salicylazosulfapyridine (SASP) and normal saline were given to the other two groups as control. The levels of colon lipid peroxide (LPO), acid phosphatase (ACP)activity and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured; colitis activity score (CAS) was carried out for assessment of the degree of tissue inflammation and injury; the colonic pathological changes were examined simultaneously with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and toluidine blue staining used to evaluate the therapeutic effects of JCN decoction and SASP. Results: Experimental colitis models resembling human UC were successfully induced. The levels of tissue LPO, ACP activity and the content of tissue TNF-α were markedly increased in the model group as compared with the normal control group ( P <0.01) and were positively correlated with CAS. JCN decoction could reverse these changes like SASP. HE staining showed that JCN decoction and SASP could reduce CAS and the degree of tissue injury, toluidine blue staining revealed that mucosa and submucosa red metachromasia pellets in JCN group and SASP group were markedly fewer than those in the model group. Conclusion: JCN decoction is effective in treating experimental UC, which provides theoretical basis for its clinical application.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical comparison and analysis of decoction of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) combined with ear acupoint application and simple artificial tears in the treatment of dry eye syndrome. METHODS:A total of 62 patients(124 eyes) with dry eye syndrome treated in the Department of Ophthalmology of The 4th People's Hospital of Shenyang from July 2017 to March 2018 were selected and equally divided into 2 groups according to the admission order. The observation group received the combination therapy of TCM decoction and ear acupoint application, while the control group was given the simple artificial tears. The symptom score after 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks as well as the indicators including break-up time(BUT), Schirmer I test(SIT) and fluorescein(FL) were recorded and compared between groups. RESULTS: The symptom scores had no difference before treatment(P > 0.05), and were better in the observation group than those in the control group after treatment(P < 0.05). At 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after the treatment, the amelioration level of BUT, SIT, and FL indicators in the observation group was better than that of the control group(P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Compared with the artificial tears treatment method, the TCM decoction combined with ear acupoint application can significantly ameliorate the tear film stability, tear secretion, and reduce ocular surface damage for dry eye patients.
文摘Chronic calculous cholecystitis is a common clinical medical disease,which is classified as"hypochondriac pain"in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).It is caused by liver failure and stagnation of liver qi.Therefore,the method of Soothing the liver and promoting bile flow is often used for regulating and harmonizing qi and blood.This paper discusses its mechanism of action,and points out that Shugan Lidan decoction has great effect on the treatment of chronic calculous cholecystitis,especially in the early treatment of the disease and delaying the progress of the disease,which provides help for the clinical treatment of chronic calculous cholecystitis.