Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Xiehuo Yangyin powder (XHYY) in treating the initial stage of toxic and diffuse goiter (Graves disease). Methods: Sixty patients were randomly divided into two groups, t...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Xiehuo Yangyin powder (XHYY) in treating the initial stage of toxic and diffuse goiter (Graves disease). Methods: Sixty patients were randomly divided into two groups, the treated group (n = 30) was treated with XHYY and methimazole, while the control group (n = 30) was treated with methimazole alone. The TCM syndrome score and展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect and quality of life (QOL) in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients treated according to syndrome differentiation of TCM. Methods: Eighty-two CABG patients were allo...Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect and quality of life (QOL) in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients treated according to syndrome differentiation of TCM. Methods: Eighty-two CABG patients were allocated in the control group (n = 39) treated with conventional method of western medicine, and the TCM-treated group (n展开更多
Daily 20-mg and once-weekly 56.5-mg teriparatide（parathyroid hormone 1–34） treatment regimens increase bone mineral density（BMD） and prevent fractures, but changes in bone turnover markers differ between the two ...Daily 20-mg and once-weekly 56.5-mg teriparatide（parathyroid hormone 1–34） treatment regimens increase bone mineral density（BMD） and prevent fractures, but changes in bone turnover markers differ between the two regimens. The aim of the present study was to explain changes in bone turnover markers using once-weekly teriparatide with a simulation model. Temporary increases in bone formation markers and subsequent decreases were observed during once-weekly teriparatide treatment for 72 weeks. These observations support the hypothesis that repeated weekly teriparatide administration stimulates bone remodeling, replacing old bone with new bone and leading to a reduction in the active remodeling surface. A simulation model was developed based on the iterative remodeling cycle that occurs on residual old bone. An increase in bone formation and a subsequent decrease were observed in the preliminary simulation. For each fitted time point, the predicted value was compared to the absolute values of the bone formation and resorption markers and lumbar BMD. The simulation model strongly matched actual changes in bone turnover markers and BMD. This simulation model indicates increased bone formation marker levels in the early stage and a subsequent decrease. It is therefore concluded that remodeling-based bone formation persisted during the entire treatment period with once-weekly teriparatide.展开更多
Dear Editor,Iam Yoon Jin Kong from the Department of Ophthalmology,Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital,Bucheon,Korea.Herein,we describe a series of three patients with active Graves＇ophthalmopathy（GO）who pres...Dear Editor,Iam Yoon Jin Kong from the Department of Ophthalmology,Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital,Bucheon,Korea.Herein,we describe a series of three patients with active Graves＇ophthalmopathy（GO）who presented with epiphora caused by swollen caruncles whose symptoms improved after surgical excision of the caruncles.展开更多
Li （pseudonym）, once a ＂seasoned＂ drug taker, was sent by his family to the Sanshui Drug Rehabilitation Center of Foshan City, Guangdong Province, in mid-2007. He had tried, involuntarily, to get rid of drug taki...Li （pseudonym）, once a ＂seasoned＂ drug taker, was sent by his family to the Sanshui Drug Rehabilitation Center of Foshan City, Guangdong Province, in mid-2007. He had tried, involuntarily, to get rid of drug taking at three other centers. Shortly after leaving a center, he would be lured into picking up drug taking again.展开更多
Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a cardiopulmonary supportive therapy. Since 2004,our institution has adopted venoarterial ECMO for adult patients who otherwise could not be weaned from cardiopulmonary...Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a cardiopulmonary supportive therapy. Since 2004,our institution has adopted venoarterial ECMO for adult patients who otherwise could not be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass and patients experiencing postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock and / or pulmonary dysfunction展开更多
Occurrence of ageusia, a disease characterized by complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste and frequently accompanied with olfaction disorders, is increasing at the rate of 140 thousand more cases ever...Occurrence of ageusia, a disease characterized by complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste and frequently accompanied with olfaction disorders, is increasing at the rate of 140 thousand more cases every year in Japan according to the latest congressional data, 2002. There may be many reasons for this, such as influenza, diabetes, adverse reaction of antimicrobial drugs, smoke, depression, etc. Disorders of taste and smell could not only cause uncomfort, but also result in a loss of body weight in the patients, and may be harmful to their quality of life.展开更多
Objective To explore clinical efficacy of Yiguanjian Decoction(YD)combined Adefovir Dipivoxil Tablet(ADT)in treating HBe Ag negative chronic viral hepatitis B(CVHB)active compensated liver cirrhosis(LC)patients.Method...Objective To explore clinical efficacy of Yiguanjian Decoction(YD)combined Adefovir Dipivoxil Tablet(ADT)in treating HBe Ag negative chronic viral hepatitis B(CVHB)active compensated liver cirrhosis(LC)patients.Methods Totally 68 HBe Ag negative CVHB active compensated LC patients initially treated were assigned to the treatment group and the control group展开更多
Non-small cell lung cancer （NSCLC） is the leading cause of cancer death in the industrialized world. Despite significant progress in early stage of the disease, the overall survival rates for advanced disease remain...Non-small cell lung cancer （NSCLC） is the leading cause of cancer death in the industrialized world. Despite significant progress in early stage of the disease, the overall survival rates for advanced disease remain low. Herein we present a case of NSCLC who was treated with Chinese medicine and chemotherapy with a longer overall survival.展开更多
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Xiehuo Yangyin powder (XHYY) in treating the initial stage of toxic and diffuse goiter (Graves disease). Methods: Sixty patients were randomly divided into two groups, the treated group (n = 30) was treated with XHYY and methimazole, while the control group (n = 30) was treated with methimazole alone. The TCM syndrome score and
文摘Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect and quality of life (QOL) in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients treated according to syndrome differentiation of TCM. Methods: Eighty-two CABG patients were allocated in the control group (n = 39) treated with conventional method of western medicine, and the TCM-treated group (n
文摘Daily 20-mg and once-weekly 56.5-mg teriparatide（parathyroid hormone 1–34） treatment regimens increase bone mineral density（BMD） and prevent fractures, but changes in bone turnover markers differ between the two regimens. The aim of the present study was to explain changes in bone turnover markers using once-weekly teriparatide with a simulation model. Temporary increases in bone formation markers and subsequent decreases were observed during once-weekly teriparatide treatment for 72 weeks. These observations support the hypothesis that repeated weekly teriparatide administration stimulates bone remodeling, replacing old bone with new bone and leading to a reduction in the active remodeling surface. A simulation model was developed based on the iterative remodeling cycle that occurs on residual old bone. An increase in bone formation and a subsequent decrease were observed in the preliminary simulation. For each fitted time point, the predicted value was compared to the absolute values of the bone formation and resorption markers and lumbar BMD. The simulation model strongly matched actual changes in bone turnover markers and BMD. This simulation model indicates increased bone formation marker levels in the early stage and a subsequent decrease. It is therefore concluded that remodeling-based bone formation persisted during the entire treatment period with once-weekly teriparatide.
基金Supported by the Soonchunhyang University Research Fund(No.20160003)
文摘Dear Editor,Iam Yoon Jin Kong from the Department of Ophthalmology,Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital,Bucheon,Korea.Herein,we describe a series of three patients with active Graves＇ophthalmopathy（GO）who presented with epiphora caused by swollen caruncles whose symptoms improved after surgical excision of the caruncles.
文摘Li （pseudonym）, once a ＂seasoned＂ drug taker, was sent by his family to the Sanshui Drug Rehabilitation Center of Foshan City, Guangdong Province, in mid-2007. He had tried, involuntarily, to get rid of drug taking at three other centers. Shortly after leaving a center, he would be lured into picking up drug taking again.
文摘Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a cardiopulmonary supportive therapy. Since 2004,our institution has adopted venoarterial ECMO for adult patients who otherwise could not be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass and patients experiencing postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock and / or pulmonary dysfunction
文摘Occurrence of ageusia, a disease characterized by complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste and frequently accompanied with olfaction disorders, is increasing at the rate of 140 thousand more cases every year in Japan according to the latest congressional data, 2002. There may be many reasons for this, such as influenza, diabetes, adverse reaction of antimicrobial drugs, smoke, depression, etc. Disorders of taste and smell could not only cause uncomfort, but also result in a loss of body weight in the patients, and may be harmful to their quality of life.
文摘Objective To explore clinical efficacy of Yiguanjian Decoction(YD)combined Adefovir Dipivoxil Tablet(ADT)in treating HBe Ag negative chronic viral hepatitis B(CVHB)active compensated liver cirrhosis(LC)patients.Methods Totally 68 HBe Ag negative CVHB active compensated LC patients initially treated were assigned to the treatment group and the control group
文摘Non-small cell lung cancer （NSCLC） is the leading cause of cancer death in the industrialized world. Despite significant progress in early stage of the disease, the overall survival rates for advanced disease remain low. Herein we present a case of NSCLC who was treated with Chinese medicine and chemotherapy with a longer overall survival.
