In this paper, we reviewed the developing history of delaying senility of acupunctureand moxibustion, summarized 41 reports about the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on elderly,normal subject and the "defi...In this paper, we reviewed the developing history of delaying senility of acupunctureand moxibustion, summarized 41 reports about the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on elderly,normal subject and the "deficiency syndrome" model animal, and expounded the rnechanisms in the aspects of immunology, endocrinology and biology. In addition, we also discussed the influence fac-tors and the developing trends of delaying senility of acupuncture and moxibustion in corning years.展开更多
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS) is a fastprogressing fatal neurodegenerative disease and the most common form of motor neuron disease.There is currently no cure and approximately 90% of cases are sporadic.ALS share...Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS) is a fastprogressing fatal neurodegenerative disease and the most common form of motor neuron disease.There is currently no cure and approximately 90% of cases are sporadic.ALS shares genetic causes,clinical and neuropathological features with frontotemporal dementia,the second most common form of presenile dementia.ALS and frontotemporal dementia are therefore considered a disease spectrum(Abramzon et al.,2020).展开更多
Fighting against mental deterioration in ageing lt’s commonly accepted by scientists that if the extension of life is possible,the secrets of senility must be uncovered.
One of the outstanding features of neuron is that axon lacks the ability to synthesize proteins. The structural and functional materials needed for axonal growing and regeneration have to be prepared in its cell body,...One of the outstanding features of neuron is that axon lacks the ability to synthesize proteins. The structural and functional materials needed for axonal growing and regeneration have to be prepared in its cell body, and then supplied by axoplasmic transport. In our previous work, we have found that the transport rate of some slow-transported proteins is accelerated during regeneration. Because some changes展开更多
The purpose of this study is to determine whether advancing age andheart failure are independent predictors of increased mortality afrer acutemyocardial infarction(AMI)We reviewed the clinical data of 1068 in-patients...The purpose of this study is to determine whether advancing age andheart failure are independent predictors of increased mortality afrer acutemyocardial infarction(AMI)We reviewed the clinical data of 1068 in-patients(344 senile/724 nonsenile)with AMI.The results showed atypicalpresentations of infarction-related symptoms in the elderly are common,with consequent delay in the diagnosis and treatment The elderly patientshad a high proportion of systemic hypertension(43.9%),non Q wave AM/(36%)and heart failure(35.5%),On the contrast,the proportion of that innonsenile patients were 33%,8Vo and 16.4% respectively.In elderlypatients,several complications:of AMI are more common,asinterventricular septum perforation(2%),cardiogenic shock(19.8%),arthythmia(61.9%).Heart failure was more frequent in patients with leftventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)≤35%,previous heart failure ormyocardial infarction,and anterior location infarction.Those with severecongestive heart failure had a mortality of 33.2% compared with 24.5% forthose with moderate heart failure and 13.51% for those with no heart failurein the first eight weeks.The following factors were associated with anincreased risk of death:older age,longer delay before admission to hospital,no prescription of beta-blaekers and a previous history of infarctionOur data suggested that the prognosis after AMI was directly related toadvaneeing age and the severity of congestive heart failure.Thedevelopment of congestive heart failure was an independent predictor ofdeath.The increasing incidence and mortality were closely related toimpaired myocardial reserve.The present benefits,as pointed out by therecent progress in AMI therapy,must be employed in the treatment of olderinfarcted patients More aggressive management in elderly patients shouldoe evaluated for its potential to reduce mortality.展开更多
The present paper reports a clinical observation of the effect of health-preservingmoxibustion in the aged people without apparent organic diseases. Results show that the health-preserving moxibustion has an evident a...The present paper reports a clinical observation of the effect of health-preservingmoxibustion in the aged people without apparent organic diseases. Results show that the health-preserving moxibustion has an evident action in lessening aging symptoms and improving physio-logic functions of the senile body. It is held in traditional Chinese medicine that from the middle-aged period on, the decline of kidney Qi is an important cause of senility and deficiency of thespleen and blood stasis also play a role in some degree. Health-preserving moxibustion ofShenque and Zusanli has actions in warming Yang, reinforcing Qi and promoting blood circulationto remove obstruction in meridians. It is thus a method for self health protection.展开更多
随着全球人口老龄化进程的加速,阿尔茨海默病(Alzheimer′s type senile dementia,AD)的发病率也与年俱增。在发达国家,继心脏病、恶性肿瘤和脑卒中后,AD已成为现代社会死亡原因的第四大杀手和严重公共卫生问题。AD是指在意识清醒状态...随着全球人口老龄化进程的加速,阿尔茨海默病(Alzheimer′s type senile dementia,AD)的发病率也与年俱增。在发达国家,继心脏病、恶性肿瘤和脑卒中后,AD已成为现代社会死亡原因的第四大杀手和严重公共卫生问题。AD是指在意识清醒状态下,出现的获得性、全面进展性、不可逆性、慢性中枢神经系统(CNS)变性的多项认知功能(记忆、语言、定向、注意、学习、计算、思维、判断、展开更多
BACKGROUND Constipation is one of the chronic gastrointestinal functional diseases.It seriously affects the quality of life.Cistanche deserticola(C.deserticola)can treat constipation obviously,but its mechanism has no...BACKGROUND Constipation is one of the chronic gastrointestinal functional diseases.It seriously affects the quality of life.Cistanche deserticola(C.deserticola)can treat constipation obviously,but its mechanism has not been clarified.We supposed that mechanism of it improved the intestinal motility by stimulating interstitial Cajal cells(ICC).Activation of the C-kit receptor on the surface of ICC is closely related to ICC function,and the stem cell factor(SCF)/C-kit signaling pathways plays an important role on it.To investigate the mechanism of how C.deserticola treats constipation,this study aimed to establish a constipation model in rats and explore the role of SCF/C-kit signaling pathway in the treatment.AIM To explore the SCF/C-kit signaling pathways in the role of C.deserticola for treatment of constipation by a constipation rat model.METHODS Forty-eight 8-mo-old Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups by random weight method:Normal group(n=12),model group(n=12),C.deserticola group(n=12)and blocker group(n=12).The normal group received normal saline by gavage;the model group received loperamide by gavage;the blocker group received loperamide and C.deserticola by gavage,and STI571 was injected by intraperitoneally.During treatment,the weight,fecal granules and fecal quality were recorded every 10 d.On day 20 after model induction,the colon tissues of each group were removed.Hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to observe pathological changes.Expression levels of SCF,C-kit and Aquaporin genes were detected by immunohistochemistry,western blotting,and real-time-quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The colonic epithelial mitochondria and goblet cells were observed by transmission electron microscopy.RESULTS Compared with the normal group,as treatment progressed,the weight of rats in the model and blocker groups decreased significantly,the stool weight decreased,and the stool quality was dry(P<0.05).C.deserticola reversed the decrease in body weight and stool weight and improved stool quality.Histopathological analysis indicated that the colonic mucosal epithelium in the model group was incomplete,and the arrangement of the glands was irregular or damaged.Treatment with C.deserticola improved the integrity and continuity of the epithelial cells and regular arrangement of the glands.The blocking agents inhibited the effects of C.deserticola Immunohistochemistry and real-timequantitative polymerase chain reaction showed that expression of SCF and C-kit protein or genes in the colonic tissue of the model group was decreased(P<0.05),while treatment with C.deserticola increased protein or gene expression(P<0.05).Western blotting showed that expression of aquaporin APQ3 was increased,while the expression of Cx43 decreased in the model group.Treatment with C.deserticola inhibited expression of APQ3 and promoted expression of Cx43.Transmission electron microscopy showed that the mitochondria of the colonic epithelium in the model group were swollen and arranged disorderly,and microvilli were sparse.The condition was better in the C.deserticola group.Mice treated with STI571 blocker confirmed that blocking the SCF/C-kit pathway inhibited the improvement of constipation by C.deserticola.CONCLUSION C.deserticola improved defecation in rats with constipation,and the SCF/C-kit signaling pathway,which is a key link of ICC function,played an important role of the treatment.展开更多
BACKGROUND Tracheobronchial tuberculosis(TBTB)is a common subtype of pulmonary tuberculosis.Concomitant diseases often obscure the diagnosis of senile TBTB.AIM To characterize senile patients with TBTB and to identify...BACKGROUND Tracheobronchial tuberculosis(TBTB)is a common subtype of pulmonary tuberculosis.Concomitant diseases often obscure the diagnosis of senile TBTB.AIM To characterize senile patients with TBTB and to identify the potential causes of misdiagnosis.METHODS One hundred twenty patients with senile TBTB who were admitted to the Anhui Chest hospital between May 2017 and May 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were classified as diagnosed group(n=58)and misdiagnosed group(n=62).Clinical manifestations,laboratory results,radiographic data,and endoscopic findings were compared between the two groups.RESULTS Patients in the misdiagnosed group were most commonly diagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis(non-TBTB,29/62,46.8%),general pneumonia(9/62,14.5%),chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(8/62,12.9%),and tracheobronchial carcinoma(7/62,11.3%).The time elapsed between disease onset and confirmation of diagnosis was significantly longer in the misdiagnosed group[median(first quartile,third quartile):6.32(4.94,16.02)mo vs 3.73(2.37,8.52)mo].The misdiagnosed group had lower proportion of patients who underwent bronchoscopy[33.87%(21/62)vs 87.93%(51/58)],chest computed tomography(CT)scan[69.35%(43/62)vs 98.28%(57/58)],and those who showed CT signs of tuberculosis[27.91%(12/62)vs 50%(29/58)]as compared to that in the diagnosed group(P<0.05).There were no significant between-group differences with respect to age,gender,occupation,clinical manifestations,or prevalence of comorbid chronic diseases(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Insufficient or inaccurate radiographic or bronchoscopic assessment was the predominant cause of delayed diagnosis of TBTB.Increased implementation and better interpretation of CT scan and early implementation of bronchoscopy can help reduce misdiagnosis of senile TBTB.展开更多
DEAR EDITOR,Rhesus monkeys(Macaca mulatta)are valuable experimental animals for studies on neurodegenerative diseases due to their evolutionarily close relationship to humans(Zhang et al.,2014).Rhesus monkeys also dis...DEAR EDITOR,Rhesus monkeys(Macaca mulatta)are valuable experimental animals for studies on neurodegenerative diseases due to their evolutionarily close relationship to humans(Zhang et al.,2014).Rhesus monkeys also display similar hallmarks of aging and neurodegeneration as humans,including formation of senile plaques in the brain(Beckman et al.,2019;Paspalas et al.,2018).展开更多
Alzheimer's disease(AD) is the widespread and the most feared neurodegenerative disorder leading to dementia in the elderly.ADy by eliminating intelligence,diminishes a man to helpless body,places an unbearable st...Alzheimer's disease(AD) is the widespread and the most feared neurodegenerative disorder leading to dementia in the elderly.ADy by eliminating intelligence,diminishes a man to helpless body,places an unbearable strain on patients,families,and fuels socioeconomic healthcare crises around the world.The main histopathological hallmarks of AD are the accumulation of extracellular amyloid depositions known as senile plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary to ngles,together with severe dysfunctional synaptic connectivity and neuronal death leading to brain atrophy.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the protective effects of the natural medicinal monomer ecdysterone(ECR) with estrogenic activity against oxidative damage in human lens epithelial cells B3(HLE-B3) caused by hydrogen peroxide 21(H...AIM: To investigate the protective effects of the natural medicinal monomer ecdysterone(ECR) with estrogenic activity against oxidative damage in human lens epithelial cells B3(HLE-B3) caused by hydrogen peroxide 21(H2 O2) and to pursue the possible mitochondrial proteomic regularity of the protective effects. · METHODS: HLE-B3 cells were treated with H2O2(300μmol/L),β-estuarial(E2; 10-8mol/L) and H2 O2,ECR(10-6mol/L) and H2 O2,or left untreated. Altered expression of all mitochondrial proteins was analyzed by protein array and surface-enhanced laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry(SELDI-TOF-MS). The mass/charge(M/Z) ratios of each peak were tested by the Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test,and the protein peak value of the M/Z ratio for each treatment by pair comparison was analyzed with the Nemenyi test. ·RESULTS: H2O2 up-regulated expression of two protein spots(with M/Z of 6 532 and 6 809). When E2 mitigated the oxidative damage,the expression of one protein spot(M/Z 6 532) was down-regulated. In contrast,ECR downregulated both of protein spots(M/Z 6 532 and 6 809). · CONCLUSION: ECR could effectively inhibite H2O2 induced oxidative damage in HLE-B3 cells. The protein spot at M/Z of 6 532 might be the target spot of ECR against oxidative damage induced by H2 O2.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate a new management model using mobile health for senile hypertension. Methods: This medical service combined traditional medical treatment with Mobile Health. We use it to explore a new and effect...Objective: To evaluate a new management model using mobile health for senile hypertension. Methods: This medical service combined traditional medical treatment with Mobile Health. We use it to explore a new and effective model of elderly hypertension management and the most effective and lowest cost management crowd. According to the randomized controlled design of trial, 105 old hypertensive patients participated in the study voluntarily in the Qingdao Municipal Hospital were randomly divided into the experimental group (75 cases) and control group (30 cases). Experimental group is divided into geriatric specialist group (25 cases), general practitioner group (25 cases) and nurse group (25 cases). Blood pressure was administered in experimental (with the new model) and control groups (with the traditional model) for 2 months to compare their blood pressure and the decrease of them. Results: Blood pressure was compared between the two groups before and after administration. The systolic blood pressure (SBP) of experimental group is 162.44 ± 13.970 mmHg before administration. SBP of experimental group is 147.69 ± 13.509 mmHg after administration, the difference is statistically significant (P = 0.000). The diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of experimental group is 91.58 ± 10.822 mmHg before administration. DBP of experimental group is 84.64 ± 10.412 mmHg after administration, P = 0.003. SBP of control group is 159.93 ± 15.238 mmHg before administration. The systolic blood pressure of control group is 152.33 ± 14.115 (mmHg) after administration. P is 0.167 (P > 0.05). The difference was not statistically significant. DBP of control group is 94.73 ± 12.401 (mmHg) before administration. DBP of control group is 90.60 ± 11.115 (mmHg) after administration. P is 0.345 (P > 0.05). The difference was not statistically significant. The decrease of SBP of geriatric specialist group, general practitioner group and nurse group is 18.40 ± 11.764 mmHg, 14.47 ± 9.44 mmHg, 10.80 ± 6.026 mmHg. The difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The decrease of DBP of geriatric specialist group, general practitioner group and nurse group is 9.33 ± 7.451 mmHg vs. 5.33 ± 6.287 mmHg vs. 6.13 ± 5.069 mmHg (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The new model is effective and it works well for controlling blood pressure of elderly hypertensive patients. Especially with the doctors and patients’ families, the management effect has been obviously improved. Medical interventions make the new model more scientific. The management of geriatric specialists, general practitioners and nurses is equally valid.展开更多
Effective treatment of bronchial asthmawith various methods of acupuncture has beenreported in the literature.The present articlediscusses the results of the treatment of bron-chial asthma(BA)and chronic senile bronch...Effective treatment of bronchial asthmawith various methods of acupuncture has beenreported in the literature.The present articlediscusses the results of the treatment of bron-chial asthma(BA)and chronic senile bronchitis(CSB)according to the phenomenon of needlingsensation reaching the site of disease during acu-puncture.展开更多
Lipoproteins are multi-molecule assemblies with the primary function of transportation and processing of lipophilic substances within aqueous bodily fluids(blood,cerebrospinal fluid).Nevertheless,they also exert other...Lipoproteins are multi-molecule assemblies with the primary function of transportation and processing of lipophilic substances within aqueous bodily fluids(blood,cerebrospinal fluid).Nevertheless,they also exert other physiological functions such as immune regulation.In particular,neurons are both sensitive to uncontrolled responses of the immune system and highly dependent on a controlled and sufficient supply of lipids.For this reason,the role of certain lipoproteins and their protein-component(apolipoproteins,Apo’s)in neurological diseases is perceivable.ApoE,for example,is well-accepted as one of the major risk factors for sporadic Alzheimer’s disease with a protective allele variant(ε2)and a risk-causing allele variant(ε4).ApoA1,the major protein component of high-density lipoproteins,is responsible for transportation of excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver.The protein is synthesized in the liver and intestine but also can enter the brain via the choroid plexus and thereby might have an impact on brain lipid homeostasis.This review focuses on the role of ApoA1 in Alzheimer’s disease and discusses whether its role within this neurodegenerative disorder is specific or represents a general neuroprotective mechanism.展开更多
Sexual matters between husband and wifeconcern directly the continuation of the humanrace and harmony of their family.The relationsbetween sexual life and health have been givenspecial attention in traditional medicin...Sexual matters between husband and wifeconcern directly the continuation of the humanrace and harmony of their family.The relationsbetween sexual life and health have been givenspecial attention in traditional medicine.Senileimpotence is a commonly encountered展开更多
文摘In this paper, we reviewed the developing history of delaying senility of acupunctureand moxibustion, summarized 41 reports about the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on elderly,normal subject and the "deficiency syndrome" model animal, and expounded the rnechanisms in the aspects of immunology, endocrinology and biology. In addition, we also discussed the influence fac-tors and the developing trends of delaying senility of acupuncture and moxibustion in corning years.
基金supported by grants from the UK Medical Research Council (MR/R022666/1)Alzheimer’s Disease Society (AlzSoc-28 7)+4 种基金Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK-PG2017B-3 and ARUK-DC2019-009) to CCJMa Motor Neurone Disease Association Fellowship to PGS and a King’s College Guy’s and St Thomas’s studentship to NHPGSis supported by an MSCA-Sealof Excellence-HEALTH fellowship (IHMC22/00025) from the Instituto de Salud CarlosⅢ(ISCⅢ)funded by the"Mecanismo para la Recuperacion y la Resiliencia"(MRR) program from The NextGenerationEU funds (European Union)by Centro de Investigacion Biomedica en Red en Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas-lnstituto de Salud CarlosⅢ(CIBER-CIBERNED-ISCⅢ)(CB06/05/0041)。
文摘Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS) is a fastprogressing fatal neurodegenerative disease and the most common form of motor neuron disease.There is currently no cure and approximately 90% of cases are sporadic.ALS shares genetic causes,clinical and neuropathological features with frontotemporal dementia,the second most common form of presenile dementia.ALS and frontotemporal dementia are therefore considered a disease spectrum(Abramzon et al.,2020).
文摘Fighting against mental deterioration in ageing lt’s commonly accepted by scientists that if the extension of life is possible,the secrets of senility must be uncovered.
文摘One of the outstanding features of neuron is that axon lacks the ability to synthesize proteins. The structural and functional materials needed for axonal growing and regeneration have to be prepared in its cell body, and then supplied by axoplasmic transport. In our previous work, we have found that the transport rate of some slow-transported proteins is accelerated during regeneration. Because some changes
文摘The purpose of this study is to determine whether advancing age andheart failure are independent predictors of increased mortality afrer acutemyocardial infarction(AMI)We reviewed the clinical data of 1068 in-patients(344 senile/724 nonsenile)with AMI.The results showed atypicalpresentations of infarction-related symptoms in the elderly are common,with consequent delay in the diagnosis and treatment The elderly patientshad a high proportion of systemic hypertension(43.9%),non Q wave AM/(36%)and heart failure(35.5%),On the contrast,the proportion of that innonsenile patients were 33%,8Vo and 16.4% respectively.In elderlypatients,several complications:of AMI are more common,asinterventricular septum perforation(2%),cardiogenic shock(19.8%),arthythmia(61.9%).Heart failure was more frequent in patients with leftventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)≤35%,previous heart failure ormyocardial infarction,and anterior location infarction.Those with severecongestive heart failure had a mortality of 33.2% compared with 24.5% forthose with moderate heart failure and 13.51% for those with no heart failurein the first eight weeks.The following factors were associated with anincreased risk of death:older age,longer delay before admission to hospital,no prescription of beta-blaekers and a previous history of infarctionOur data suggested that the prognosis after AMI was directly related toadvaneeing age and the severity of congestive heart failure.Thedevelopment of congestive heart failure was an independent predictor ofdeath.The increasing incidence and mortality were closely related toimpaired myocardial reserve.The present benefits,as pointed out by therecent progress in AMI therapy,must be employed in the treatment of olderinfarcted patients More aggressive management in elderly patients shouldoe evaluated for its potential to reduce mortality.
文摘The present paper reports a clinical observation of the effect of health-preservingmoxibustion in the aged people without apparent organic diseases. Results show that the health-preserving moxibustion has an evident action in lessening aging symptoms and improving physio-logic functions of the senile body. It is held in traditional Chinese medicine that from the middle-aged period on, the decline of kidney Qi is an important cause of senility and deficiency of thespleen and blood stasis also play a role in some degree. Health-preserving moxibustion ofShenque and Zusanli has actions in warming Yang, reinforcing Qi and promoting blood circulationto remove obstruction in meridians. It is thus a method for self health protection.
文摘随着全球人口老龄化进程的加速,阿尔茨海默病(Alzheimer′s type senile dementia,AD)的发病率也与年俱增。在发达国家,继心脏病、恶性肿瘤和脑卒中后,AD已成为现代社会死亡原因的第四大杀手和严重公共卫生问题。AD是指在意识清醒状态下,出现的获得性、全面进展性、不可逆性、慢性中枢神经系统(CNS)变性的多项认知功能(记忆、语言、定向、注意、学习、计算、思维、判断、
基金Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,No.cstc2017jcyjAX0306。
文摘BACKGROUND Constipation is one of the chronic gastrointestinal functional diseases.It seriously affects the quality of life.Cistanche deserticola(C.deserticola)can treat constipation obviously,but its mechanism has not been clarified.We supposed that mechanism of it improved the intestinal motility by stimulating interstitial Cajal cells(ICC).Activation of the C-kit receptor on the surface of ICC is closely related to ICC function,and the stem cell factor(SCF)/C-kit signaling pathways plays an important role on it.To investigate the mechanism of how C.deserticola treats constipation,this study aimed to establish a constipation model in rats and explore the role of SCF/C-kit signaling pathway in the treatment.AIM To explore the SCF/C-kit signaling pathways in the role of C.deserticola for treatment of constipation by a constipation rat model.METHODS Forty-eight 8-mo-old Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups by random weight method:Normal group(n=12),model group(n=12),C.deserticola group(n=12)and blocker group(n=12).The normal group received normal saline by gavage;the model group received loperamide by gavage;the blocker group received loperamide and C.deserticola by gavage,and STI571 was injected by intraperitoneally.During treatment,the weight,fecal granules and fecal quality were recorded every 10 d.On day 20 after model induction,the colon tissues of each group were removed.Hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to observe pathological changes.Expression levels of SCF,C-kit and Aquaporin genes were detected by immunohistochemistry,western blotting,and real-time-quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The colonic epithelial mitochondria and goblet cells were observed by transmission electron microscopy.RESULTS Compared with the normal group,as treatment progressed,the weight of rats in the model and blocker groups decreased significantly,the stool weight decreased,and the stool quality was dry(P<0.05).C.deserticola reversed the decrease in body weight and stool weight and improved stool quality.Histopathological analysis indicated that the colonic mucosal epithelium in the model group was incomplete,and the arrangement of the glands was irregular or damaged.Treatment with C.deserticola improved the integrity and continuity of the epithelial cells and regular arrangement of the glands.The blocking agents inhibited the effects of C.deserticola Immunohistochemistry and real-timequantitative polymerase chain reaction showed that expression of SCF and C-kit protein or genes in the colonic tissue of the model group was decreased(P<0.05),while treatment with C.deserticola increased protein or gene expression(P<0.05).Western blotting showed that expression of aquaporin APQ3 was increased,while the expression of Cx43 decreased in the model group.Treatment with C.deserticola inhibited expression of APQ3 and promoted expression of Cx43.Transmission electron microscopy showed that the mitochondria of the colonic epithelium in the model group were swollen and arranged disorderly,and microvilli were sparse.The condition was better in the C.deserticola group.Mice treated with STI571 blocker confirmed that blocking the SCF/C-kit pathway inhibited the improvement of constipation by C.deserticola.CONCLUSION C.deserticola improved defecation in rats with constipation,and the SCF/C-kit signaling pathway,which is a key link of ICC function,played an important role of the treatment.
基金China's 13th Five-Year Major Science and Technology Project,No.2018ZX10302-302.
文摘BACKGROUND Tracheobronchial tuberculosis(TBTB)is a common subtype of pulmonary tuberculosis.Concomitant diseases often obscure the diagnosis of senile TBTB.AIM To characterize senile patients with TBTB and to identify the potential causes of misdiagnosis.METHODS One hundred twenty patients with senile TBTB who were admitted to the Anhui Chest hospital between May 2017 and May 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were classified as diagnosed group(n=58)and misdiagnosed group(n=62).Clinical manifestations,laboratory results,radiographic data,and endoscopic findings were compared between the two groups.RESULTS Patients in the misdiagnosed group were most commonly diagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis(non-TBTB,29/62,46.8%),general pneumonia(9/62,14.5%),chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(8/62,12.9%),and tracheobronchial carcinoma(7/62,11.3%).The time elapsed between disease onset and confirmation of diagnosis was significantly longer in the misdiagnosed group[median(first quartile,third quartile):6.32(4.94,16.02)mo vs 3.73(2.37,8.52)mo].The misdiagnosed group had lower proportion of patients who underwent bronchoscopy[33.87%(21/62)vs 87.93%(51/58)],chest computed tomography(CT)scan[69.35%(43/62)vs 98.28%(57/58)],and those who showed CT signs of tuberculosis[27.91%(12/62)vs 50%(29/58)]as compared to that in the diagnosed group(P<0.05).There were no significant between-group differences with respect to age,gender,occupation,clinical manifestations,or prevalence of comorbid chronic diseases(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Insufficient or inaccurate radiographic or bronchoscopic assessment was the predominant cause of delayed diagnosis of TBTB.Increased implementation and better interpretation of CT scan and early implementation of bronchoscopy can help reduce misdiagnosis of senile TBTB.
基金This study was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0801403)Key Realm R&D Program of GuangDong Province(2019B030335001)+3 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB32060200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81941014,81471312,81771387,81460352,81500983,31700897,31700910,31800901,31960178,91732302)the Applied Basic Research Programs of Science and Technology Commission Foundation of Yunnan Province(2017FB109,2018FB052,2018FB053,2019FA007)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M631105)and CAS"Light of West China"Program。
文摘DEAR EDITOR,Rhesus monkeys(Macaca mulatta)are valuable experimental animals for studies on neurodegenerative diseases due to their evolutionarily close relationship to humans(Zhang et al.,2014).Rhesus monkeys also display similar hallmarks of aging and neurodegeneration as humans,including formation of senile plaques in the brain(Beckman et al.,2019;Paspalas et al.,2018).
基金supported by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico(CNPq,grant No.27724/2018-2)Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior(CAPES,grant No.88887.2005.00/2018-00)。
文摘Alzheimer's disease(AD) is the widespread and the most feared neurodegenerative disorder leading to dementia in the elderly.ADy by eliminating intelligence,diminishes a man to helpless body,places an unbearable strain on patients,families,and fuels socioeconomic healthcare crises around the world.The main histopathological hallmarks of AD are the accumulation of extracellular amyloid depositions known as senile plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary to ngles,together with severe dysfunctional synaptic connectivity and neuronal death leading to brain atrophy.
基金Supported by Fujian Province Health Department Fund(No.2009-1-30)Fujian Province Department of Education Issues(No.JA10176)
文摘AIM: To investigate the protective effects of the natural medicinal monomer ecdysterone(ECR) with estrogenic activity against oxidative damage in human lens epithelial cells B3(HLE-B3) caused by hydrogen peroxide 21(H2 O2) and to pursue the possible mitochondrial proteomic regularity of the protective effects. · METHODS: HLE-B3 cells were treated with H2O2(300μmol/L),β-estuarial(E2; 10-8mol/L) and H2 O2,ECR(10-6mol/L) and H2 O2,or left untreated. Altered expression of all mitochondrial proteins was analyzed by protein array and surface-enhanced laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry(SELDI-TOF-MS). The mass/charge(M/Z) ratios of each peak were tested by the Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test,and the protein peak value of the M/Z ratio for each treatment by pair comparison was analyzed with the Nemenyi test. ·RESULTS: H2O2 up-regulated expression of two protein spots(with M/Z of 6 532 and 6 809). When E2 mitigated the oxidative damage,the expression of one protein spot(M/Z 6 532) was down-regulated. In contrast,ECR downregulated both of protein spots(M/Z 6 532 and 6 809). · CONCLUSION: ECR could effectively inhibite H2O2 induced oxidative damage in HLE-B3 cells. The protein spot at M/Z of 6 532 might be the target spot of ECR against oxidative damage induced by H2 O2.
文摘Objective: To evaluate a new management model using mobile health for senile hypertension. Methods: This medical service combined traditional medical treatment with Mobile Health. We use it to explore a new and effective model of elderly hypertension management and the most effective and lowest cost management crowd. According to the randomized controlled design of trial, 105 old hypertensive patients participated in the study voluntarily in the Qingdao Municipal Hospital were randomly divided into the experimental group (75 cases) and control group (30 cases). Experimental group is divided into geriatric specialist group (25 cases), general practitioner group (25 cases) and nurse group (25 cases). Blood pressure was administered in experimental (with the new model) and control groups (with the traditional model) for 2 months to compare their blood pressure and the decrease of them. Results: Blood pressure was compared between the two groups before and after administration. The systolic blood pressure (SBP) of experimental group is 162.44 ± 13.970 mmHg before administration. SBP of experimental group is 147.69 ± 13.509 mmHg after administration, the difference is statistically significant (P = 0.000). The diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of experimental group is 91.58 ± 10.822 mmHg before administration. DBP of experimental group is 84.64 ± 10.412 mmHg after administration, P = 0.003. SBP of control group is 159.93 ± 15.238 mmHg before administration. The systolic blood pressure of control group is 152.33 ± 14.115 (mmHg) after administration. P is 0.167 (P > 0.05). The difference was not statistically significant. DBP of control group is 94.73 ± 12.401 (mmHg) before administration. DBP of control group is 90.60 ± 11.115 (mmHg) after administration. P is 0.345 (P > 0.05). The difference was not statistically significant. The decrease of SBP of geriatric specialist group, general practitioner group and nurse group is 18.40 ± 11.764 mmHg, 14.47 ± 9.44 mmHg, 10.80 ± 6.026 mmHg. The difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The decrease of DBP of geriatric specialist group, general practitioner group and nurse group is 9.33 ± 7.451 mmHg vs. 5.33 ± 6.287 mmHg vs. 6.13 ± 5.069 mmHg (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The new model is effective and it works well for controlling blood pressure of elderly hypertensive patients. Especially with the doctors and patients’ families, the management effect has been obviously improved. Medical interventions make the new model more scientific. The management of geriatric specialists, general practitioners and nurses is equally valid.
文摘Effective treatment of bronchial asthmawith various methods of acupuncture has beenreported in the literature.The present articlediscusses the results of the treatment of bron-chial asthma(BA)and chronic senile bronchitis(CSB)according to the phenomenon of needlingsensation reaching the site of disease during acu-puncture.
基金supported by grants from the MWWK,Germany(research consortium NeuroDegX)to KE.
文摘Lipoproteins are multi-molecule assemblies with the primary function of transportation and processing of lipophilic substances within aqueous bodily fluids(blood,cerebrospinal fluid).Nevertheless,they also exert other physiological functions such as immune regulation.In particular,neurons are both sensitive to uncontrolled responses of the immune system and highly dependent on a controlled and sufficient supply of lipids.For this reason,the role of certain lipoproteins and their protein-component(apolipoproteins,Apo’s)in neurological diseases is perceivable.ApoE,for example,is well-accepted as one of the major risk factors for sporadic Alzheimer’s disease with a protective allele variant(ε2)and a risk-causing allele variant(ε4).ApoA1,the major protein component of high-density lipoproteins,is responsible for transportation of excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver.The protein is synthesized in the liver and intestine but also can enter the brain via the choroid plexus and thereby might have an impact on brain lipid homeostasis.This review focuses on the role of ApoA1 in Alzheimer’s disease and discusses whether its role within this neurodegenerative disorder is specific or represents a general neuroprotective mechanism.
文摘Sexual matters between husband and wifeconcern directly the continuation of the humanrace and harmony of their family.The relationsbetween sexual life and health have been givenspecial attention in traditional medicine.Senileimpotence is a commonly encountered