Establishment and evaluation of a mouse model of bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome

Objective: To establish and evaluate a mouse model of bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome. Methods: The mouse model of bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome was established by the treatment with injecting ovalbumin(OVA) two times to sensitize, inhaling OVA 14 times to stimulate, and using thyroxin through lavage during late stimulation. This model was evaluated through body weight, asthmatic behaviors, respiratory function, autonomous activity, lung pathology, and pulmonary fluid clearance. Results: OVA combined with thyroxin was an appropriate method to induce the mouse model with increased food and water intake, autonomous activity, asthmatic behaviors score, and respiratory rate, decreased body weight, tidal volume, and wet/dry ratio of lung, and changed with pathology of lung tissue. The changes of the above mentioned parameters indicated that the model was the bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome. Conclusion: The OVA combined with thyroxin is a good pattern to establish a mouse model of bronchial asthma with Yin deficiency syndrome successfully, which can highly simulate the clinical symptoms of this disease.

Study on syndrome differentiation based on pharmacology of syndrome management system-a case of Qi and Yin deficiency syndrome

Taking the Qi and Yin deficiency syndrome as an example,the research method of pharmacology of syndrome management system was proposed.By means of text mining,systematic pharmacology and target analysis,to attempt to reveal the essence of the corresponding syndrome by studying the drugs and targets of Qi and Yin deficiency.Fourteen Chinese herbs treating Qi and Yin deficiency were retrieved and used more than 30 times,and 9,317 related targets were predicted.The common targets of action were 85.Topological analysis was carried out by using degree centrality,closeness centrality and betweenness centrality to confirm that estrogen receptor(ESR1),tumor necrosis factor(TNF),D(2)dopamine receptor(DRD2),vitamin D3 receptor(VDR),glucocorticoid receptor(NR3C1),acetylcholinesterase(ACHE)and endothelin-1(EDN1)were highly correlated with Qi and Yin deficiency syndrome.Through the target to find Qi and Yin deficiency syndrome corresponding to 17 categories of diseases.A new idea was provided for studying the biological essence of TCM clinical syndrome differentiation.

Efficacy of Pidan Jianqing decoction in treatment of type 2 diabetes with spleen deficiency and damp-heat syndrome

Introduction:This study aimed to assess the clinical efficacy of Pidan Jianqing decoction in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.Methods:A total of 72 patients with type 2 diabetes differentiated as spleen deficiency with damp-heat syndrome were randomly assigned to a treatment group(n=35)or control group(n=32).Patients in the control group received diet and exercise guidance and medication in the form of 0.5 g metformin hydrochloride tablets,while patients in the treatment group received Pidan Jianqing decoction in addition to the treatment given to the control group.Efficacy was evaluated after 8 weeks of treatment.Results:Efficacy was 91.4%in the treatment group versus 68.8%in the control group,which was a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Significant group differences were also noted in the number of patients with improvement in symptoms such as dry mouth and polydipsia,frequency of urination and polyuria,abdominal distention and loss of appetite,fatigue and weakness,and sticky stools(all P<0.05),with greater improvement in the treatment group compared to the control group.The fasting blood glucose(FBG)and 2 h postprandial blood glucose levels significantly improved in both groups after treatment(P<0.05);however,there was no significant difference in glycated hemoglobin levels before and after treatment in both groups.Conclusion:Pidan Jianqing decoction can lower blood glucose levels and improve symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Study on blood pressure rhythm in hypertensive patients with Yin deficiency syndrome and a random forest model for predicting hypertension with Yin deficiency syndrome

OBJECTIVE: To investigate blood pressure rhythm(BPR)in Yin deficiency syndrome of hypertension(YDSH)patients and develop a random forest model for predicting YDSH.METHODS: Our study was consistent with technical processes and specification for developing guidelines of Evidence-based Chinese medicine clinical practice(T/CACM 1032-2017). We enrolled 234 patients who had been diagnosed with primary hypertension without antihypertensive medications prior to the enrollment. All participants were divided into Yin deficiency group(YX, n = 74) and non-Yin deficiency group(NYX, n = 160).Participants were professionally grouped by three experienced chief Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)physicians according to four examinations(i.e.,inspection, listening and smelling, inquiry and palpation).We collected data on 24 h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring(ABPM) and YDSH rating scale. We divided 24 h of a day into 12 two-hour periods [Chen-Shi(7:00-9:00), Si-Shi(9:00-11:00), Wu-Shi(11:00-13:00), Wei-Shi(13:00-15:00), Shen-Shi(15:00-17:00), You-Shi(17:00-19:00), Xu-Shi(19:00-21:00), Hai-Shi(21:00-23:00), ZiShi(23:00-1:00), Chou-Shi(1:00-3:00), Yin-Shi(3:00-5:00), Mao-Shi(5:00-7:00)] according to the theory of “midnight-midday ebb flow”. We used random forest to build the diagnostic model of YDSH, with whether it was Yin deficiency syndrome as the outcome. RESULTS: Compared with NYX group, YX group had more female participants with older age, lower waist circumference, body mass index(BMI), diastolic blood pressure(DBP), and smoking and drinking rate(all P < 0.05). The YDSH rating scores of YX group [28.5(21.0-36.0)] were significantly higher than NYX group [13.0(8.0-22.0)](P < 0.001), and the typical symptoms of YX group included vexing heat in the chest, palms and soles, dizziness, dry eyes, string-like and fine pulse, soreness and weakness of lumbus and knees, palpitations, reddened cheeks, and tinnitus(all P < 0.05). The ratio of non-dipper hypertension in YX group was higher than in NYX group(56.9% vs 44.4%, P = 0.004). Compared with NYX group, 24 h DBP standard deviation(SD), nighttime DBP SD, Si-Shi DBP, Si-Shi mean arterial pressure(MAP), Hi-Shi systolic blood pressure(SBP), Hi-Shi DBP, Hi-Shi MAP, Zi-Shi SBP, Zi-Shi DBP, Zi-Shi MAP, ChouShi SBP SD, Chou-Shi DBP SD, Chou-Shi SBP coefficient of variation(CV) were lower in YX group(all P < 0.05). Binary Logistic Regression analysis showed that the diagnosis of YDSH was positively correlated with age, heart rate, YDSH rating scores, and four TCM symptoms including vexing heat in the chest, palms and soles, string-like and fine pulse, soreness and weakness of lumbus and knees, and reddened cheeks(all P < 0.05), but was negatively correlated with smoking(P﹥0.05). In addition, the diagnosis of YDSH was positively correlated with daytime SBP SD, nighttime SBP SD, nighttime SBP CV, and Hi-Shi SBP CV, but was negatively correlated with 24 h SBP CV, daytime DBP SD, nighttime DBP SD, and Hi-Shi DBP(all P < 0.05). Hi-Shi SBP CV had independent and positive correlation with the diagnosis of YDSH after adjusting the variables of age, gender, course of hypertension, BMI, waist circumference, SBP, DBP, heart rate, smoking and drinking(P = 0.029). Diagnostic model of YDSH was established and verified based on the random forest. The results showed that the calculation accuracy, specificity and sensitivity were 77.3%, 77.8% and 76.9%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The BPR was significantly attenuated in YDSH patients, including lower 24 h DBP SD and nighttime DBP SD, and Hi-Shi SBP CV is independently correlated with the diagnosis of YDSH. The prediction accuracy of diagnosis model of YDSH based on the random forest was good, which could be valuable for clinicians to differentiate YDSH and non-Yin deficiency patients for more effective hypertensive treatment of TCM.

A study on the clinical prediction model of the yin deficiency type of perimenopausal syndrome

Background:The yin deficiency type of perimenopausal syndrome(PMS)as a common category of PMS based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has a high prevalence with severe symptoms and long course of disease.Therefore,it is necessary to construct a prediction model to assist in diagnosis.Objective:This study aimed to investigate the independent predictors of the yin deficiency type of PMS and to develop a clinical prediction model of this disease.Methods:PMS patients who attended the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University between February 2020 and August 2023 were selected and divided chronologically into training and validation groups.Logistic regression analysis was applied in the training group to clarify the independent predictors of the yin deficiency type of PMS,and a nomogram was plotted.Internal and external validations were performed in the training and validation groups to evaluate the model’s accuracy,goodness of fit,and clinical adaptability.Results:Hot flashes and sweating(≥10 episodes/day),palpitations,emotional fluctuations,and abnormal sexual activity were independent predictors of the yin deficiency type of PMS(P>0.05).Based on the clinical prediction model constructed,the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUR OC)in the training group was 0.989(95%CI 0.980–0.998),and the AUR OC in the validation group was 0.971(95%CI 0.940–0.999).This demonstrates that the model has superior prediction performance.The Hosmer-Lemeshow test was used to evaluate the model’s goodness of fit with P=0.596 for the training group and P=0.883 for the validation group,indicating a good fit.The decision curve analysis(DCA)curve and clinical impact curve(CIC)indicated good clinical adaptability.Conclusion:The model can accurately predict the occurrence of the yin deficiency type of PMS,which may help clinicians identify such patients at an early stage.

Consensus on diagnostic criteria for Yin deficiency syndrome in hypertension:a modified Delphi study

OBJECTIVE:To reach consensus on the diagnostic criteria for Yin deficiency syndrome in hypertension(YDSH)patients by a modified Delphi method.METHODS:Our study was consistent with T/CACM 1032-2017.The methodology of RAND/UCLA appropriateness was used to develop consensus guidance statements.A nationwide panel of experienced clinical experts from 19 provinces was constructed.These experts were all prominent in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)of cardiovascular diseases.This consensus process consisted of two rounds of questionnaires and a final round of consultation to analyze the weight score of each item.Moreover,the data extraction process is carried out independently by third-party researchers(LIANG Junya,SUN Yang,and DU Xiaona).When there is disagreement in all three rounds,the expert panel group(odd number)are invited to vote,and the one with more votes wins.In the questionnaires,participants were asked to rate the appropriateness of each syndrome item using a nine-point Likert scale.The consensus was defined as a panel median rating 1-3 or 7-9 without disagreement.And then the diagnostic criteria of YDSH were formed according to the weight score in the final round.RESULTS:Twenty-eight experts(84.8%)participated in the first round,and thirty-one(93.9%)finished the second round.After two rounds,the consensus of YDSH was reached on 11 items(25.6%),including symptoms,signs,and pulse condition.Twenty-one experts(63.6%)completed the final round in which they used a grading system for each item.Red tongue with scanty fur had the highest weighting(22.8%),followed by heat in the palms and soles(20.1%).CONCLUSIONS:The consensus-based diagnostic criteria for YDSH,formed by a modified Delphi method,can be widely incorporated in TCM.A further clinical study will be conducted to analyze the diagnosis value and cut-off score of our YDSH criteria.

Summary and correlation analysis of TCM syndromes in 159 elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia

Objective:To investigate the characteristics of TCM syndromes in elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia(AML)at the onset,and to analyze the main syndrome types and their correlation with age,percentage of bone marrow blasts,and genetic prognostic stratification.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on 159 AML patients aged over 60 years who were diagnosed and treated in our hospital,and the clinical data were collected and analyzed statistically.Results:In 159 elderly AML patients,the main clinical symptoms were fatigue,poor appetite,conscious fever,and various hemorrhages.The main syndromes were Ying(42.01%),Wei(31.25%),Essential(14.81%)and Blood(11.69%);the syndromes are divided into Qi and Yin deficiency(32.70%),Qi and blood deficiency(30.19%),true Yin deficiency(28.03%)and Qi heat and blood(8.81%).The age difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.001),and the multiple comparison results showed that the age of the Qi-blood deficiency group was younger than the true-Yin deficiency group and the Qi-Yin deficiency group;the percentage of bone marrow blasts was statistically significant in the three groups at the initial diagnosis(P<0.05),multiple comparison results showed that the percentage of bone marrow blasts in the true Yin deficiency group was higher than that in the Qi-blood deficiency group and the Qi-Yin deficiency group;the genetic prognostic stratification of the three groups was statistically significant(P<0.05),multiple comparisons.The results showed that the genetic prognosis of the true Yin deficiency group was poorer than that of the Qi and blood deficiency group and the Qi and Yin deficiency group.Conclusion:The most common clinical symptoms of elderly AML patients are fatigue,the disease is located in the bone marrow,and the disease is Ying,Wei,essence,and blood.With the increase in the patient's age,the TCM syndrome types tend to be more insufficiency of true Yin and deficiency of both Qi and Yin,and the prognosis of patients with insufficiency of true Yin is poor.It provides a directional scientific basis for the treatment of senile AML with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

子午流注择时电温针联合双补增津汤治疗结肠慢传输型便秘气阴两虚证的疗效观察

目的:观察子午流注择时电温针联合双补增津汤治疗结肠慢传输型便秘(STC)气阴两虚证的临床疗效。方法:选择符合纳入标准的152例STC气阴两虚证患者,按随机抽取法分为对照组(枸橼酸莫沙必利治疗)、电针组(枸橼酸莫沙必利+子午流注择时电温针治疗)、中药组(枸橼酸莫沙必利+双补增津汤治疗)和结合组(枸橼酸莫沙必利+子午流注择时电温针+双补增津汤治疗),每组各38例,均治疗4周。观察比较4组患者治疗前后中医症状积分和总积分、结肠传输试验标志物含量、肠道菌群数量、焦虑自评量表评分(SAS)、抑郁自评量表评分(SDS)、慢性便秘严重度评分(CSS)的变化情况,比较临床疗效及随访6个月复发率。结果:4组患者治疗后中医症状积分和总积分、结肠传输试验标志物含量和SAS、SDS、CSS评分均较治疗前比较均明显下降(P<0.05),肠道内大肠埃希数量与治疗前比较明显减少(P<0.05),双歧杆菌、乳酸杆菌数量与治疗前比较明显增多(P<0.05);结合组临床疗效明显优于其他3组(P<0.05),随访期复发率明显低于其他3组(P<0.05)。结论:子午流注择时电温针联合双补增津汤治疗STC气阴两虚证的疗效显著,二者可发挥协同增效作用,能有效缓解便秘症状,调节肠道菌群,恢复肠道运动功能,改善焦虑、抑郁心理状态,降低复发率。

300 CASES OF MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME TREATED BY ACUPUNCTURE

Caused by hypo-ovarianism, menopausal syndrome usually occurs in women aged from 45-55 years. With high incidence and various symptoms, the disease often severely jeopardize the health of the women. The authors had treated 300 cases of menopausal syndrome by acupuncture and obtained a good result.

补中益气汤合增液汤加减治疗功能性便秘气阴两虚证疗效评价

目的探讨补中益气汤合增液汤加减治疗功能性便秘气阴两虚证的临床疗效。方法将该院于2019年1月—2021年12月收治的80例功能性便秘气阴两虚证患者纳入研究,采用随机对照法将所选患者进行分组,分为治疗组及对照组各40例。其中治疗组患者应用补中益气汤合增液汤加减治疗,150 mL/次,每日2次。对照组予以枸橼酸莫沙必利分散片5 mg/次口服,每日3次。2组均以4周为1个疗程,比较治疗前后便秘主要症状评分、便秘患者症状自评量表(PAC-SYM)评分变化情况,并比较两组患者的临床疗效。结果药物干预前,两组患者临床症状包括大便性状、排便间隔、排便困难、排便不尽症状评分及腹部症状、直肠症状、大便症状、PAC-SYM量表总分评分对比,差异无统计学意义,均P>0.05;经药物干预后,两组患者大便性状、排便间隔、排便困难、排便不尽症状评分及腹部症状、直肠症状、大便症状、PAC-SYM量表总分评分均明显低于治疗前,且观察组明显低于对照组,均P<0.05。观察组的总有效率明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论补中益气汤合增液汤加减治疗功能性便秘气阴两虚证具有较好临床效果,能够显著缓解大便干燥症状,改善患者生存状态,且具有不良反应小、患者认可度高等优势,是值得广泛应用的方案之一。

加味升降散对早期糖尿病肾病患者肾小管功能的影响

目的:观察加味升降散对早期糖尿病肾病(DN)患者肾小管功能的影响及其作用机制。方法:选取2018年3月至2019年10月河北省中医院肾内科门诊及住院部收治的早期DN患者92例作为研究对象,中医辨证属气阴两虚、浊毒郁热证。用简单随机化法分为对照组和观察组,每组46例。对照组给予基础治疗;观察组在基础治疗上加服加味升降散,疗程均为2个月。记录2组患者治疗前后中医证候积分;临床指标:糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c),低密度脂蛋白(LDL),总胆固醇(TC),尿微量白蛋白排泄率(UAER),肾小球滤过率(GFR);肾小管功能标志物:β2-微球蛋白(β2-MG),肝型脂肪酸结合蛋白(L-FABP),α1-微球蛋白(α1-MG);氧化应激指标:NADPH氧化酶4(NOX4),超氧化物歧化酶(SOD),总抗氧化能力(T-AOC)。结果:治疗后,观察组总有效率为92.68%,对照组为81.40%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);2组患者中医证候积分、HbA1c、TC、LDL、UAER均较前下降,且观察组下降更为显著(均P<0.05);2组患者治疗前后GFR变化不明显,α1-MG、β2-MG、L-FABP水平均较前降低,且观察组下降更显著(均P<0.05);2组患者NOX4表达受到抑制,T-AOC、SOD水平回升(均P<0.05),观察组患者NOX4表达的下降以及T-AOC、SOD水平的回升更显著(P<0.05);2组患者均未出现不良反应。结论:加味升降散能够改善早期DN患者临床症状,调节氧化-抗氧化失衡,减轻氧化应激,缓解肾小管损伤。

刘树民教授治疗气阴两虚型甲状腺功能亢进症临床经验

甲状腺功能亢进症(简称甲亢)是一种临床常见病、多发病。现代医学治疗甲亢的方案主要是口服甲巯咪唑片、放射性碘治疗和手术治疗,上述3种方法不良反应较多,后期容易出现甲状腺功能减退。刘树民教授从事内科杂病治疗30余年,擅长运用中医辨证思维治疗各种疑难杂症。他认为,甲亢的病因隐匿且复杂,其基本病机为本虚标实。本虚以气阴两虚为主;标实以肝郁气滞较为常见。研究从病因病机、临床特征、治疗等方面系统分析、总结了刘树民教授运用芪玄抑甲宁为基础方治疗甲亢气阴两虚证的临证经验。建议在辨证治疗时注意以下5个要点:第一,注重疏理肝之郁气。肝气郁结是标实的主要外在表现,理气调肝为其治疗大法。第二,注重肝与心对调节情志的协同之功。肝藏血与心主血、肝藏魂与心藏神乃调节情绪、情志,维持精神、思维愉悦的关键,临证时应肝、心同调,以求情志畅达。第三,注重肝与肾的子母生化关系。肾、肝为母子之脏,肾水涵木,肾阴可滋生肝阴,以制约肝阳。第四,注重肝与脾的关系。肝和脾属五行相克,但相克太过即出现肝木乘脾土的情况,应注重肝脾之生克以求木土之平衡。第五,注意饮食。避免进食辛辣之品以防耗伤阴津及削弱中药滋阴之效。

中药滋阴补阳方剂治疗肾气亏虚型多囊卵巢综合征不孕症对患者超声动态多参数的影响评价

目的评价中药滋阴补阳方剂治疗肾气亏虚型多囊卵巢综合征不孕症对患者超声动态多参数的影响。方法选取2022年1月至2023年1月江西省妇幼保健院收治的80例肾气亏虚型多囊卵巢综合征患者作为研究对象,按照随机数字法将其分为观察组(40例)与对照组(40例)。对照组采用枸橼酸氯米芬片治疗,观察组在对照组方法的基础上联合中药滋阴补阳方剂治疗。比较两组患者的治疗效果、卵泡发育情况、激素水平、子宫动脉血流灌注情况及子宫内膜厚度。结果观察组的有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组治疗后的卵泡及优势卵泡数目多于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组治疗后的黄体生成素(LH)、促卵泡激素(FSH)、睾酮(T)均低于对照组,雌二醇(E2)高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组治疗后的搏动指数(PI)、阻力指数(RI)均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组治疗后的子宫内膜厚度高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论将中药滋阴补阳方剂应用于肾气亏虚型多囊卵巢综合征不孕症患者治疗中,可积极改善患者的激素水平及子宫动脉血流灌注情况,同时能够促进卵泡发育,增加子宫内膜厚度,改善症状,值得推广。

“瘦人多火症”的因机证治探析

提出消瘦是临床常见的体质状态,常常会伴随“瘦人多火症”相关证候表现。阴气不足是形体消瘦的主要生理、病理基础,燥火偏旺是形体消瘦的继发表现,病位涉及五脏,核心在脾。治疗原则以滋养阴气为主,宣发郁热为辅。具体包括治本与治标两个方面,治本当滋养阴气以改善“消瘦”体质,治标在发散郁热以消除“多火”状态,二者孰轻孰重应依据火旺轻重缓急而定。临床根据病情之标本缓急、消瘦而能食不能食、火热之虚实微盛、病机兼夹以及季节等因素进行药味加减。

从阴虚痰瘀阻络论治慢性咽炎的临床应用

慢性咽炎是咽黏膜、黏膜下及淋巴组织的慢性炎症,以咽干、咽痒、咽部异物感、咳嗽、恶心干呕为主要临床症状,具有病程长、易反复发作、迁延难愈等特点。西医治疗本病以去除病因、对症用药为主,但实际用药效果受到患者个体差异与其他干扰因素的影响。中医治疗讲究辨证治疗,多从阴虚、阳虚、痰瘀、气虚诸型论治,根据证型特点确定治则,并结合患者的临床表现、中医证候特点,予以辨证加减治疗。本文就慢性咽炎中医治疗的研究进展做一简要综述,并重点对从阴虚痰瘀阻络论治思想的临床应用进行分析。

参莲胶囊联合奥希替尼对EGFR突变的晚期非小细胞肺癌(气阴两虚证)的疗效分析

[目的]探讨参莲胶囊联合奥希替尼对EGFR突变的晚期非小细胞肺癌(气阴两虚证)的疗效分析。[方法]选取2021年4月—2022年4月本院收治的表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)突变的晚期非小细胞肺癌患者110例,按照随机数表法分2组,对照组(55例)给予奥希替尼,研究组(55例)在对照组基础上加用参莲胶囊。比较两组治疗效果、用药安全性、欧洲癌症研究和治疗组织肿瘤患者生存质量量表(EORTCQLQ-LC43)评分以及癌胚抗原(CEA),细胞角蛋白19片段(CYFRA21-1),糖类抗原125(CA125)。[结果]研究组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.01)。治疗后,两组患者血清CEA,CA125,CYFRA21-1水平明显低于治疗前(P<0.01),研究组血清CEA,CA125和CYFRA21-1水平明显低于对照组(P<0.05)。研究组不良反应发生率低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后研究组和对照组患者角色功能、生理功能、认知功能、社会功能、情感功能、总健康状况评分均较治疗前明显增加(P<0.05),治疗后研究组角色功能、生理功能、认知功能、社会功能、情感功能、总健康状况评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。[结论]参莲胶囊联合奥希替尼对EGFR突变的晚期非小细胞肺癌(气阴两虚证)的治疗效果较好,并具有安全性,还可以有效降低血清CEA,CA125和CYFRA21-1水平,提高患者生活质量,在临床上有着广阔的应用前景。

中西医诊治儿童性早熟研究进展

目前,越来越多的无创诊断技术正在运用到儿童性早熟的诊断中,基因检测技术促进了该病遗传病因诊断的发展。对于该病的治疗,西医主要通过病因治疗继发性性早熟,对于特发性外周性性早熟没有特殊治疗方案,目前,中枢性性早熟治疗首选促性腺激素释放激素类似物(gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, GnRHa)。中医认为,性早熟病机为阴虚火旺,肝郁化火,痰湿壅滞,治以滋阴降火、疏肝解郁或燥湿化痰,可改善症状,抑制骨龄快速增长。但目前中医药治疗性早熟的临床研究证据等级不高,缺少样本量大、严格且全面的临床研究,未来可通过开展多中心的随机对照、大样本研究以验证中医药治疗性早熟的疗效。网络药理学和中药成分动物实验研究证明了中药治疗性早熟的部分机制,但中药方剂成分复杂,多通过胃肠道吸收后起效,是否可以调节肠道菌群、产生特异性菌群,该菌群是否改变了机体中某些代谢产物水平从而发挥治疗作用尚无相关研究,今后可开展更多的相关机制研究。

从“内伤脾胃,百病由生”探析糖尿病泌汗异常

《脾胃论》提出了“内伤脾胃,百病由生”的认识,以此为理论基础探讨糖尿病泌汗异常病机演变及辨证治疗。认为本病的发展为饮食劳役,先伤脾胃,导致元气亏损,阴火上行,进而营卫失和,阳损及阴,致汗出异常。治疗上应当注重糖尿病的治疗,兼顾汗证。食疗为先,重用甘味,补阳泻火,平衡气火。明确糖尿病泌汗异常与中焦脾胃功能的密切关系,以期提高临床辨证论治疗效。

五味消渴丸治疗2型糖尿病气阴两虚证临床观察

目的:观察五味消渴丸治疗2型糖尿病气阴两虚证的疗效。方法:将120例2型糖尿病气阴两虚证患者分为两组,对照组60例予降糖常规治疗,治疗组在对照组的基础上加五味消渴丸治疗。观察两组患者治疗前后临床症状缓解情况,检测空腹血糖(Glucose,GLU)、餐后2 h血糖、糖化血红蛋白(Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c,HbA1c)、总胆固醇(Total Cholesterol,TC)、三酰甘油(Triglyceride,TG)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol,LDL-C)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol,HDL-C),计算中医证候积分。结果:治疗组的总有效率为91.66%(55/60),高于对照组的74.99%(45/60)(P<0.05)。治疗后两组空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖、HbA1c均较治疗前降低,治疗后治疗组空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖优于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后治疗组HbA1c与对照组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);两组治疗后TC、TG、LDL-C均较治疗前降低,HDL-C较治疗前升高,治疗后治疗组TC优于对照组(P<0.05),TG、LDL-C、HDL-C与对照组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。中医证候方面,治疗后治疗组咽干口燥、多食易饥、倦怠乏力、口渴喜饮、气短懒言、五心烦热、心悸失眠等临床证候改善均优于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:五味消渴丸治疗2型糖尿病气阴两虚型患者,可有效降低血糖,改善胰岛素抵抗,缓解临床症状。

阴虚水肿浅见

水肿病与肺的通调、脾的转输、肾的水液代谢调节、肝的疏泄、心的行血、三焦的气化有关。多数医家认为水为阴邪,得温则化,故虚证水肿多与脾肾阳气虚损有关,治疗常应用具有温热作用的中药以化水。但阴虚水肿亦不少见。阳虚、阴虚均可导致水肿的发生,现代医家多重视阳虚水肿,对阴虚水肿有所忽视。故此文对阴虚水肿的病因及治疗方剂(济阴汤、白茅根汤、加减八味地黄汤、滋阴清燥汤、猪苓汤)进行论述,尤推《医学衷中参西录》之济阴汤、白茅根汤、加减八味地黄汤。