This article introduced the application of penetration moxibustion in successfully treating two cases of postpartum subinvolution of uterus.The main complaint of one case was increasing volume of abnormal vaginal blee...This article introduced the application of penetration moxibustion in successfully treating two cases of postpartum subinvolution of uterus.The main complaint of one case was increasing volume of abnormal vaginal bleeding for five days after delivery.The bleeding stopped after the patient received 7 times treatment of warming needle and penetration moxibustion on Zhongji(CV3),Guanyuan(CV4)and Qihai(CV6).The other case complained about persistent abdominal pain for 15 days,which was worsening for the recent 2 days.The symptom of abdominal pain was relieved after the penetration moxibustion was applied on CV4,CV6 and Zigong(EX-CA1)for 5 times for the case.Penetration moxibustion can relieve abdominal pain during the postpartum period,accelerate lochia discharge,and recovery of menstrual and uterine cavity.Artemisiae Argyi Folium was proved to have antibacterial,hemostatic,and analgesic effects.The warming function and radiation features of moxibustion can help to alleviate spasm of the smooth muscle in the uterus and enhance the metabolism of the uterine tissue by expanding microvessels and improving the circulations of both blood and lymph.It can also activate cells in the uterine tissue by increased temperature in order to enhance the decomposition and elimination of pathological wastes,such as inflammation and hematoma.In addition,it can also relieve pelvic pain by inhibiting neuronal excitability.展开更多
目的放射性骨坏死是头颈癌放疗后的一种严重并发症,严重影响头颈癌幸存者的生活质量,增加患者经济负担。目前,在世界范围内有关放射性骨坏死的预防和管理缺乏专门的指南,本研究针对这一问题进行最佳证据汇总,以期为临床实践提供参考。...目的放射性骨坏死是头颈癌放疗后的一种严重并发症,严重影响头颈癌幸存者的生活质量,增加患者经济负担。目前,在世界范围内有关放射性骨坏死的预防和管理缺乏专门的指南,本研究针对这一问题进行最佳证据汇总,以期为临床实践提供参考。方法系统检索中国知网、维普、万方、中国生物医学文献数据库、PubMed、Web of Science、Cochrane Library、Cinahl数据库,国内外指南数据库以及相关专业学会组织官网以获取相关的证据,包括指南、专家共识及系统评价。检索时间为建库至2020年6月18日。采用相应的质量评价工具评价纳入的文献,汇总有关放射性骨坏死预防和管理的最佳证据。结果最终纳入11篇文献,包括6篇指南,3篇专家共识,2篇系统评价。纳入文献的方法学质量总体较高。研究者总结了放射性骨坏死(Osteoradionecrosis,ORN)的危险因素(包括患者因素、肿瘤因素和放疗相关因素),放疗前(外科预防、口腔卫生教育、牙科检查和处理)、放疗中(口腔和牙齿监测、放疗注意事项)、放疗后(口腔和牙齿随访监测、龋齿和牙周疾病的预防以及放疗后拔牙注意事项)ORN的预防以及ORN的管理(影像学检查、保守治疗、手术治疗以及下颌骨ORN的疗效评价)。针对尚存争议的高压氧治疗,现有证据不推荐单独或常规使用高压氧治疗。结论本研究总结了头颈癌患者预防和管理放射性骨坏死的最佳证据,强调了口腔卫生教育、口腔和牙齿监测、积极预防和治疗龋病及牙周病在ORN预防方面的重要性,在放疗方式的选择上推荐调强放疗以减少靶区辐射剂量,在ORN的治疗方面主要包括保守治疗和手术治疗。然而,本研究汇总的证据也存在一定的局限性,在实际临床应用中医务人员应结合具体情况综合考虑。展开更多
Metabolic disorders are classified clinically as a complex and varied group of diseases including metabolic syndrome,obesity,and diabetes mellitus.Fat toxicity,chronic inflammation,and oxidative stress,which may chang...Metabolic disorders are classified clinically as a complex and varied group of diseases including metabolic syndrome,obesity,and diabetes mellitus.Fat toxicity,chronic inflammation,and oxidative stress,which may change cellular functions,are considered to play an essential role in the pathogenetic progress of metabolic disorders.Recent studies have found that cells secrete nanoscale vesicles containing proteins,lipids,nucleic acids,and membrane receptors,which mediate signal transduction and material transport to neighboring and distant cells.Exosomes,one type of such vesicles,are reported to participate in multiple pathological processes including tumor metastasis,atherosclerosis,chronic inflammation,and insulin resistance.Research on exosomes has focused mainly on the proteins they contain,but recently the function of exosome-associated microR NA has drawn a lot of attention.Exosomeassociated microR NAs regulate the physiological function and pathological processes of metabolic disorders.They may also be useful as novel diagnostics and therapeutics given their special features of non-immunogenicity and quick extraction.In this paper,we summarize the structure,content,and functions of exosomes and the potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications of exosome-associated micro RNAs in the treatment of metabolic disorders.展开更多
基金Supported by Clinical evaluation of penetration moxibustion on promoting postpartum uterine rejuvenation and reducing uterine contraction pain:20-21ZY1056Exploration of TCM Development Model in Primary Maternal and Child Health Care Hospitals:TCM2021010。
文摘This article introduced the application of penetration moxibustion in successfully treating two cases of postpartum subinvolution of uterus.The main complaint of one case was increasing volume of abnormal vaginal bleeding for five days after delivery.The bleeding stopped after the patient received 7 times treatment of warming needle and penetration moxibustion on Zhongji(CV3),Guanyuan(CV4)and Qihai(CV6).The other case complained about persistent abdominal pain for 15 days,which was worsening for the recent 2 days.The symptom of abdominal pain was relieved after the penetration moxibustion was applied on CV4,CV6 and Zigong(EX-CA1)for 5 times for the case.Penetration moxibustion can relieve abdominal pain during the postpartum period,accelerate lochia discharge,and recovery of menstrual and uterine cavity.Artemisiae Argyi Folium was proved to have antibacterial,hemostatic,and analgesic effects.The warming function and radiation features of moxibustion can help to alleviate spasm of the smooth muscle in the uterus and enhance the metabolism of the uterine tissue by expanding microvessels and improving the circulations of both blood and lymph.It can also activate cells in the uterine tissue by increased temperature in order to enhance the decomposition and elimination of pathological wastes,such as inflammation and hematoma.In addition,it can also relieve pelvic pain by inhibiting neuronal excitability.
文摘目的放射性骨坏死是头颈癌放疗后的一种严重并发症,严重影响头颈癌幸存者的生活质量,增加患者经济负担。目前,在世界范围内有关放射性骨坏死的预防和管理缺乏专门的指南,本研究针对这一问题进行最佳证据汇总,以期为临床实践提供参考。方法系统检索中国知网、维普、万方、中国生物医学文献数据库、PubMed、Web of Science、Cochrane Library、Cinahl数据库,国内外指南数据库以及相关专业学会组织官网以获取相关的证据,包括指南、专家共识及系统评价。检索时间为建库至2020年6月18日。采用相应的质量评价工具评价纳入的文献,汇总有关放射性骨坏死预防和管理的最佳证据。结果最终纳入11篇文献,包括6篇指南,3篇专家共识,2篇系统评价。纳入文献的方法学质量总体较高。研究者总结了放射性骨坏死(Osteoradionecrosis,ORN)的危险因素(包括患者因素、肿瘤因素和放疗相关因素),放疗前(外科预防、口腔卫生教育、牙科检查和处理)、放疗中(口腔和牙齿监测、放疗注意事项)、放疗后(口腔和牙齿随访监测、龋齿和牙周疾病的预防以及放疗后拔牙注意事项)ORN的预防以及ORN的管理(影像学检查、保守治疗、手术治疗以及下颌骨ORN的疗效评价)。针对尚存争议的高压氧治疗,现有证据不推荐单独或常规使用高压氧治疗。结论本研究总结了头颈癌患者预防和管理放射性骨坏死的最佳证据,强调了口腔卫生教育、口腔和牙齿监测、积极预防和治疗龋病及牙周病在ORN预防方面的重要性,在放疗方式的选择上推荐调强放疗以减少靶区辐射剂量,在ORN的治疗方面主要包括保守治疗和手术治疗。然而,本研究汇总的证据也存在一定的局限性,在实际临床应用中医务人员应结合具体情况综合考虑。
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81230018,81430020,81270869,81670796,and 81500595)
文摘Metabolic disorders are classified clinically as a complex and varied group of diseases including metabolic syndrome,obesity,and diabetes mellitus.Fat toxicity,chronic inflammation,and oxidative stress,which may change cellular functions,are considered to play an essential role in the pathogenetic progress of metabolic disorders.Recent studies have found that cells secrete nanoscale vesicles containing proteins,lipids,nucleic acids,and membrane receptors,which mediate signal transduction and material transport to neighboring and distant cells.Exosomes,one type of such vesicles,are reported to participate in multiple pathological processes including tumor metastasis,atherosclerosis,chronic inflammation,and insulin resistance.Research on exosomes has focused mainly on the proteins they contain,but recently the function of exosome-associated microR NA has drawn a lot of attention.Exosomeassociated microR NAs regulate the physiological function and pathological processes of metabolic disorders.They may also be useful as novel diagnostics and therapeutics given their special features of non-immunogenicity and quick extraction.In this paper,we summarize the structure,content,and functions of exosomes and the potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications of exosome-associated micro RNAs in the treatment of metabolic disorders.
