The total flavones from Semen cuscutae reverse the reduction of testosterone level and the expression of androgen receptor gene in kidney-yang deficient mice

OBJECTIVE: To discover the effect of the total flavones from Semen cuscutae (TFSC) on the kidney-yang deficiency male mouse, especially on hormone levels and the androgen receptor (AR) mRNA and protein level in the kidney and testicle. METHODS: ICR male mouse were separated into six groups, and, except for the normal group, hydrocortisone was injected intraperitoneally to make the kidney-yang deficiency. The groups were then treated with TFSC, methyltestosterone and Jinkui Shenqi Wan, except for the normal group and control group. 14 days after administering, testosterone levels in the total serum were analysed by radioimmunoassay, AR mRNA levels measured by real time RT-PCR and protein levels by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: The control group had the lowest testosterone level, AR mRNA level and protein level, and the TFSC can reverse the reduction of testosterone level, AR mRNA level and protein level induced by the hydrocortisone. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to demonstrate that TFSC treatment may reverse kidney-yang deficiency symptoms by restoring the levels of testosterone and AR mRNA and protein expression in the kidney and testicle.     

社区精神分裂症患者精神康复状况及相关因素调查

目的：了解社区精神分裂症患者的精神康复状况并分析相关影响因素。方法：应用自编问卷收集178例社区精神分裂症患者的精神康复相关资料，由精神科医生对患者评定社会功能缺陷筛选量表（SDSS）、临床大体印象量表（CGI）、简明精神病量表（BPRS）。结果：轻度精神残疾者为60．7％，中度及以上者为39．3％。患者的年龄、婚姻状况、首次发病年龄、病程、住院次数、治疗依从性、病情严重程度、精神症状及自知力与患者的社会功能恢复情况显著相关。结论：社区精神分裂症患者多数社会功能恢复较好，患者的社会人口学特征、治疗依从性和病情严重程度影响康复状况。     

Weighted Markov chains for forecasting and analysis Incidence of infectious diseases in jiangsu Province,China

This paper first applies the sequential cluster method to set up the classification standard of infectious disease incidence state based on the fact that there are many uncertainty characteristics in the incidence course.Then the paper presents a weighted Markov chain,a method which is used to predict the future incidence state.This method assumes the standardized self-coefficients as weights based on the special characteristics of infectious disease incidence being a dependent stochastic variable.It also analyzes the characteristics of infectious diseases incidence via the Markov chain Monte Carlo method to make the long-term benefit of decision optimal.Our method is successfully validated using existing incidents data of infectious diseases in Jiangsu Province.In summation,this paper proposes ways to improve the accuracy of the weighted Markov chain,specifically in the field of infection epidemiology.     

实验性脾气虚大鼠血清胃泌素、胃窦G细胞的变化及黄芪建中汤的干预

[目的]探讨脾气虚证大鼠血清胃泌素（gastrin,GAS）、胃窦黏膜胃泌素分泌细胞（G）的变化及黄芪建中汤的干预作用。[方法]以三因素复合的方法复制脾气虚证大鼠模型,随后分别以黄芪建中汤低、中、高剂量对脾气虚大鼠进行复健,在干预后不同时间段,分别检测血清木糖浓度、血清肌酸磷酸激酶活性、血清GAS水平及胃窦G细胞等指标。[结果]随用药时间的延长,各用药组上述指标逐步恢复;中、高剂量组用药21天时,与同期模型组比较,差异有显著性（P〈0.05或P〈0.01）;其中,高剂量组对G细胞数的改善作用,优于中剂量组（P〈0.05）。[结论]脾气虚证胃窦G细胞数量减少,释放GAS减少,血清GAS水平降低;黄芪建中汤对脾气虚大鼠有可靠的治疗作用,中、高剂量均为有效用药浓度,尤以高剂量更为理想。     

Can Botulinum Toxin-A Contribute to Reconstructing the Physiological Homeostasis of the Masticatory Complex in Short-Faced Patients during Occlusal Therapy? A Prospective Pilot Study

The physiological homeostasis of the masticatory complex in short-faced patients is too robust to be disintegrated and reconstructed due to the powerful masseter muscle. This study innovatively introduced the botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) into the field of dental occlusal treatment, providing a novel and minimally invasive therapy perspective for the two major clinical problems in these patients (low treatment efficiency and high rates of complications). In total, 10 adult patients with skeletal low angle seeking occlusal treatment (age: 27.0 ± 6.1 years; 4 males and 6 females) were administered 30–50 U of BTX-A in each masseter muscle and evaluated before and 3 months after injection based on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). We found a significant reduction in the thickness of the masseter muscle (MMT) (p < 0.0001). With regards to occlusion, we found a significant increase in the height of the maxillary second molar (U7-PP) (p < 0.05) with significantly flattened occlusal curves (the curve of Spee [COS] (p < 0.01), and the curve of Wilson [COW] (p < 0.05)). Furthermore, the variations in the temporomandibular joint exhibited a significant reduction in the anterior joint space (AJS) (p < 0.05) and superior joint space (SJS) (p < 0.05). In addition, the correlation analysis of the masticatory complex provided the basis for the following multiple regression equation: MMT = 10.08 − 0.11 COW + 2.73 AJS. The findings from our pilot study indicate that BTX-A, as a new adjuvant treatment attempt of occlusal therapy for short-faced patients, can provide a more favorable muscular environment for subsequent occlusal therapy through the adjustment of the biting force and may contribute to the reconstruction of healthier homeostasis of the masticatory complex. However, further research is required to establish the reliability and validity of these findings.     

立体定向适形放射治疗肺癌的临床观察

目的观察立体定向适形放射治疗肺癌疗效和副反应。方法研究组采用立体定向适形放疗技术对40例Ⅰ-Ⅳ期肺癌病人进行治疗,单次靶区周边处方剂量2-6Gy,每周3-5次,总量60-72Gy;对照组采用常规放射治疗肺癌病人40例,DT1.8-2Gy/次,1次/天,总量60-70Gy;比较两组治疗后疗效、临床症状改善和不良反应。结果研究组治疗有效(CR PR)35例,占87.5%,其中CR8例占20%,PR27例占68%,临床症状改善率96.7%,放疗副反应发生率为13.5%;对照组:治疗有效(CR PR)31例,占77.5%,其中CR3例占7.5%,PR28例占70%,临床症状改善率为81.63%,放疗副反应发生率为25%。两组对比,研究组有效率高于对照组,但P>0.05无统计学意义。临床症状改善率研究组高于对照组,P<0.05,有统计学意义。放疗副反应发生率研究组明显低于对照组,P<0.001,有显著性差异。结论立体定向适形放射治疗肺癌有较好的近期疗效和症状改善率,与传统的常规放疗方法比较副反应明显减轻,患者易耐受,是一种有效、安全的治疗肺癌新的放疗方法。     

Cardioprotective effect of Chinese herbal medicine for anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in cancer patients: A meta-analysis of prospective studies

Background:To assess the benefits and harmful effects of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) formulations in preventing anthracyclines (ANT)-induced cardiotoxicity.Method:The Cochrane Library, Pubmed and EMBASE databases were electronically searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published till December 2021 in English or Chinese-language, in addition to manual searches through the reference lists of the selected papers, and the Chinese Conference Papers Database. Data was extracted by 2 investigators independently.Result:Seventeen RCTs reporting 11 different CHMs were included in this meta-analysis. The use of CHM reduced the occurrence of clinical heart failure (RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.39 to 0.60, P < .01) compared to the control group. Data on subclinical heart failure in terms of LVEF values showed that CHM reduced the occurrence of subclinical heart failure (RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.35 to 0.62, P < .01) as well.Conclusion:CHM is an effective and safe cardioprotective intervention that can potentially prevent ANT-induced cardiotoxicity. However, due to the insufficient quality of the included trials, our results should be interpreted with cautious.     

Gingival metastasis from primary hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide; however, cases with metastasis to the oral cavity are extremely rare. Herein, we report a 68-year-old man who was diagnosed with HCC. Ten months after surgical removal of the right half of his liver, the patient developed gingival metastasis. Unfortunately, the patient died 4 months after the diagnosis. We discuss treatment options, pathological results, and disease prognosis. When a mandibular gingival mass is found, metastatic tumors should be considered in the differential diagnosis. In this regard, the patient’s medical history and physical examination are valuable indicators for the diagnosis of mandibular gingival metastasis. This case provides a basis for the clinical diagnosis of metastatic HCC involving the oral cavity.