Point application (invigorate the spleen and kidney and circulation of blood formula) combined with five-animal exercise on improving the nutritional status for asthenia of patients with dialysis / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To observe the effect of point application-invigorate the spleen and kidney, circulation of blood formula (PA) combined with five-animal exercise (FAE) on improving the nutritional status for asthenia of patients with dialysis, and provide evidence for the rehabilitation treatment of dialysis patients.Methods:According to the random number table method, a total of 80 patients treated with regular dialysis at Department of Nephrology, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from April 2020 to December 2021 were randomly divided into experimental group and control group, with 40 cases in each group. Participants in the control group received regular dialysis, basic treatment and diet nursing (RBD). Participants in the experimental group received RBD plus PA+FAE. Labaratory test results, Subjective Global Assessment scale score and Traditional Chinese medicine symptom score were measured at baseline and 12-weeks after the intervention. The Fried Frailty scale score was measured at baseline, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the intervention.Results:The control group aged (54.08 ± 11.34) years old, 23 males, 17 females; the experimental group aged (57.38±9.89) years old, 19 males, 21 females. After 4, 8 and 12 weeks of intervention, the Fried Frailty Scale scores of the experimental group at different time points were 2 (2, 2), 1 (1, 2) and 1 (0, 1), respectively, lower than 3 (2, 4), 2 (2, 3) and 2 (2, 3) of the control group, and the differences in time effect, inter-group effect and interaction effect were statistically significant ( F=105.76, 18.38, 46.67, all P<0.01). Further pairwise comparisons within groups indicated significant differences of Fried Frailty scale scores at different time points ( Z=-2.78, -4.01, -6.08, all P<0.01). After 12-week of intervention, the results of hemoglobin, serum albumin and serum prealbumin were (107.88 ± 15.58) g/L, (39.10 ± 4.92) g/L, and (289.36 ± 72.05) mg/L in the experimental group, respectively, higher than (100.15 ± 17.62) g/L, (36.93 ± 4.72) g/L, (255.63 ± 75.35) mg/L in the control group ( t=-2.08, -2.01, -2.05, all P<0.05). Subjective Overall Assessment scale was found a significant difference between the 2 groups ( χ2=10.91, P<0.01): the number of grade A (good nutrition) and B (mild to moderate malnutrition) were 36 and 4 in the experimental group and 23 and 17 in the control group. Traditional Chinese medicine symptom score was (4.68 ± 2.50) in the experimental group, lower than (9.58 ± 4.40) in the control group ( t=6.13, P<0.01). Conclusions:Point application-invigorate the spleen and kidney and circulation of blood formula combined with five-animal exercise can effectively improve the nutritional status of dialysis patients and reduce the weakness of patients

Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis Based on Theory of "Warming Lung Yang and Protecting Yin Skin" / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Chronic bronchitis （CB） is a common respiratory system disease that is classified as a lung disease in traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） and is closely related to lung dysfunction. Lung Yang is the Yang Qi of the lungs，which drives the physiological activities within the lungs. It has physiological functions such as warming the lung system，regulating lung fluid，and dispersing the protective Yang. It can be distributed on the surface of the airway's Yin skin through sweat pores in the form of airflow and fluid，playing a protective and nourishing role. If the protective Yang fails to guard the Yin skin or if the lung fluid cannot nourish the Yin skin，the structural integrity of the airway's Yin skin may be compromised. This may weaken lung Yang's functions， such as clearing phlegm turbidity，dispersing lung fluid，and resisting external pathogens. Consequently， the retention of phlegm turbidity，insufficient nourishment of the Yin skin，and invasion by external pathogens all damage the lung Yang，burn the lung fluid，and exacerbate the pathological state of Yin skin unprotected，forming a vicious cycle that ultimately results in lung Yang asthenia and then the onset of CB. Based on the intrinsic connection between "Yin skin unprotected" and "lung Yang asthenia"，this paper interprets the etiology and pathogenesis of CB. It proposes that "Yin skin unprotected" in the airway is the basic cause of CB and "lung Yang asthenia" caused by "Yin skin unprotected" is the core pathogenesis of CB. By integrating micro differentiation indicators with macro differentiation syndromes， the study explores its modern biological basis. Guided by the theory of "warming the lung Yang and protecting the Yin skin" and based on modern pharmacology research，this study further explores the scientific connotation of single TCM and compound formulations for treating TCM by warming the lung Yang and protecting the Yin skin. Furthermore， it proposes methods for dispelling pathogenic factors and protecting the Yin skin during the acute exacerbation phase，as well as nourishing and warming lung Yang during the remission phase，in order to provide new ideas for the early prevention and treatment of TCM.

Efficay of different doses of remimazolam for anesthesia induction during reoperation in asthenic patients with tracheotomy / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the efficay of different doses of remimazolam for anesthesia induction during reoperation in asthenic patients with tracheotomy.Methods:One hundred and twenty patients of both sexes, aged 19-64 yr, with a modified frailty index score ≥3, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅳ, scheduled for reoperation after tracheotomy, were divided into 4 groups ( n=30 each)using a random number table method: propofol group (group C) and different doses of remimazolam groups (R 1, R 2 and R 3 groups). Anesthesia was induced with intravenous sufentanil 5 μg, propofol 1.5 mg/kg in group C and with remimazolam 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 mg/kg in R 1, R 2 and R 3 groups, respectively.The tracheotomy cannula was replaced with a reinforced endotracheal intubation (ID=6.0 mm) when bispectral index value ≤ 65.Mean arterial pressure and heart rate were recorded before induction (T 0), immediately before replacement of the tube (T 1) and immediately after replacement of the tube (T 2). The onset time of anesthesia and adverse reactions such as hypotension, bradycardia and bucking during replacement of the tube, and requirement for rescue sedation were recorded. Results:Compared with group C, mean arterial pressure was significantly increased at T 1, 2 in group R 1 and group R 2, the onset time of anesthesia was significantly prolonged, the incidence of hypotension and bradycardia was decreased in R 1, R 2 and R 3 groups, and the requirement for rescue sedation in group R 1 and incidence of bucking in group R 1 and group R 2 were increased ( P<0.05 or 0.01). Compared with group R 1, heart rate at T 2 was significantly decreased, the onset time of anesthesia was shortened, and the requirement for rescue sedation and incidence of bucking were decreased in C, R 2 and R 3 groups, and the incidence of hypotension was significantly increased in group R 3 ( P<0.05 or 0.01). Compared with group R 2, the onset time of anesthesia was significantly shortened in group R 3 ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Remimazolam 0.2 mg/kg provides good efficacy when used for anesthesia induction with fewer side effects during reoperation in asthenic patients with tracheotomy.

Luigi Luciani (1840-1919) - the Italian Claude Bernard with German shaping, and his studies on the cerebellum with projections to nowadays / Luigi Luciani (1840-1919) - o italiano Claude Bernard com formação alemã, e seus estudos sobre o cerebelo com projeções na atualidade

Luigi Luciani (1840-1919) was an illustrious Italian citizen and physiologist whose research scope covered mainly cardiovascular subjects, the nervous system, and fasting. He published in 1891 a modern landmark of the study of cerebellar physiology - "Il cervelletto: nuovistudi di normal and pathología physiology" / "The cerebellum: new studies on normal and pathological physiology." In his experiment, a dog survived after cerebellectomy, reporting a triad of symptoms (asthenia, atonia, and astasia). In this way, the eminent neurophysiologist improved the operative technique and sterile processes to redirect the issue of cerebellar symptoms. Luciani died at age 78, a hundred years ago, and left mainly the understanding of the role of the cerebellum in regulating postural tone and muscle strength, which represented a step forward in understanding cerebellar motor physiology. In recent decades, cognitive / affective function has been added to the cerebellar motor, and there has also been a better understanding of cerebellar circuits.

Luigi Luciani (1840-1919) foi um ilustre cidadão e fisiologista italiano, cujo escopo de pesquisa abrangia principalmente assuntos cardiovasculares, sistema nervoso e jejum. Ele publicou em 1891 um marco moderno do estudo da fisiologia do cerebelo - "Il cervelletto: nuovistudi di fisiologia normale and patologica" / "O cerebelo: novos estudos sobre fisiologia normal e patológica". Em seu experimento, um cão sobreviveu após a cerebelectomia, com o relatório de uma tríade de sintomas (astenia, atonia e astasia). Dessa maneira, o eminente neurofisiologista aprimorou a técnica operatória e os processos estéreis para redirecionar a questão dos sintomas cerebelares. Luciani morreu aos 78 anos, cem anos atrás, e deixou principalmente a compreensão do papel do cerebelo na regulação do tônus postural e da força muscular, o que representou um passo adiante na compreensão da fisiologia motora cerebelar. Nas últimas décadas, a função cognitivo / afetiva foi adicionada à motora cerebelar e, também, houve uma melhor compreensão dos circuitos do cerebelo.

Segurança do paciente: alterações da hemoglobina e ferro sérico após lipoaspiração e/ou abdominoplastia / Patient safety: changes in hemoglobin and serum iron after liposuction and/or abdominoplasty

Introdução: A lipoaspiração é o sendo segundo procedimento mais realizado no Brasil. Com os avanços da técnica, melhores equipamentos e aumento da segurança no ambiente cirúrgico, passaram-se a ser lipoaspiradas grandes áreas. Contudo, existe uma preocupação com a segurança do paciente. Comitês de segurança têm feito recomendações sobre a infiltração, anestesia, seleção do paciente, volume aspirado, entre outros. A Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica e o Conselho Federal de Medicina também determinaram parâmetros de volumes de segurança do aspirado e superfície corporal aspirada. Ainda assim, a literatura de apoio para as recomendações é escassa. O objetivo é avaliar as alterações dos níveis de hemoglobina, ferro sérico e proteínas totais no pré e pós-operatório mediato (7-10 dias), assim como seus reflexos nos pacientes. Métodos: Realizamos um estudo prospectivo, com pacientes submetidos à lipoaspiração isolada e associada à dermolipectomia abdominal, por indicações estéticas. Avaliamos 30 pacientes, sendo coletados dados demográficos, peso, Índice de Massa Corporal, níveis de hemoglobina, ferro sérico e proteínas totais, no pré-operatório, e entre 7 a 10 dias de pós-operatório. Resultados: A queda da hemoglobina foi entre 2-6g/dl, com média de 3,1g/dl aos 7-10 dia de PO. Tivemos como valor mínimo de hemoglobina 7,8g/dl no pós-operatório com 7-10 dias, enquanto o ferro sérico apresentou redução média de 44,87g/dl. Conclusão: A redução no nível da hemoblogina foi responsável pela sintomatolgia clinica apresentada. A reposição de ferro se mostrou necessária no pós-operatório imediato.

Introduction: Liposuction is the second commonest procedure performed in Brazil. The scope for liposuction has broadened with advances in the technique, with better equipment, and increased safety in the surgical environment. However, there are concerns about patient safety. Safety committees have made recommendations on various aspects of the procedure including infiltration, anesthesia, patient selection, and aspirated volume. The Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery and the Federal Council of Medicine have also determined the parameters for aspiration safety volumes, and for the aspiration of body surface. However, supporting literature for the recommendations is scarce. The objective is to evaluate changes in hemoglobin, serum iron, and total protein levels in the peri-operative days (between 7 and 10 days), in addition to its impact in patients. Methods: We performed a prospective study, with patients submitted to either liposuction alone, or in conjunction with abdominal dermolipectomy for esthetic indications. We evaluated 30 patients, collecting their demographic data, weight, body mass index, hemoglobin, serum iron, and total protein levels in both, the pre-operative period, and between 7 and 10 post-operative days. Results: The fall in hemoglobin levels were between 2 and 6 g /dL, with an average of 3.1 g /dL between 7 and 10 post-operative days . A minimum hemoglobin value of 7.8 g/dL was noted between 7 and 10 days after surgery, while the mean reduction of serum iron was found to be 44.87 g/dL. Conclusion: The reduction in hemoglobin levels was responsible for the clinical symptoms. Iron supplementation was required in the immediate post-operative period.

Treatment of Reflux Esophagitis from Cold / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective]This paper mainly introduced the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of reflux esophagitis due to cold, and tried to help doctors of TCM explore the new thinking for clinical treatment.[Methods]Based on the relevant account of past dynasties literature of traditional Chinese medicine, clinically,we conclude that reflux esophagitis can result from pathogenic cold, inner cold and transmission between Zang and Fu organs.Moreover,we explain the corresponding treatment.In order to better describe this therapy, a clinical case was reported. [Results]Adverse rising of gastric qi is a basic TCM pathogenesis in reflux esophagitis.Syndromes due to cold can be divided into cold pathogen attacking stomach,Yang deficiency of the spleen and stomach, deficiency of kidney-YANG and liver cold.So the corresponding prescriptions are given respectively.[Conclusion]This has solid theoretical basis and important clnical significance to treat the disease from cold.Cold can come from outside, but also from the inside.For this kind of patients,we have to identify the excess cold and asthenia cold and the related zang-fu organs,then choose a flexible medication, and get a good curative effect.

Treatment of Reflux Esophagitis from Cold / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective]This paper mainly introduced the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of reflux esophagitis due to cold, and tried to help doctors of TCM explore the new thinking for clinical treatment.[Methods]Based on the relevant account of past dynasties literature of traditional Chinese medicine, clinically,we conclude that reflux esophagitis can result from pathogenic cold, inner cold and transmission between Zang and Fu organs.Moreover,we explain the corresponding treatment.In order to better describe this therapy, a clinical case was reported. [Results]Adverse rising of gastric qi is a basic TCM pathogenesis in reflux esophagitis.Syndromes due to cold can be divided into cold pathogen attacking stomach,Yang deficiency of the spleen and stomach, deficiency of kidney-YANG and liver cold.So the corresponding prescriptions are given respectively.[Conclusion]This has solid theoretical basis and important clnical significance to treat the disease from cold.Cold can come from outside, but also from the inside.For this kind of patients,we have to identify the excess cold and asthenia cold and the related zang-fu organs,then choose a flexible medication, and get a good curative effect.

Research progress on the relationship between frailty and motor system diseases / 中华老年医学杂志

With the aging of the global population,frailty is now considered a unique old age syndrome,has become an important worldwide public health problems.The elderly people is at increased risk of falls,hip fractures,disability,death and other risks.Motor system disease as an independent risk factor participates in frailty progress and interacts with each other.This article reviews recent studies on frailty and motor system diseases.

Prevalence study of SNP c.421G>T in the ADAMTS2 gene responsible for dermatosparaxis in white dorper sheep in Brazil / Prevalência do SNP c.421G>T no gene ADAMTS2 responsável pela dermatosparaxia em ovinos white dorper no Brasil

Dermatosparaxis is an autosomal recessive disorder of connective tissue; the disorder is clinically characterized by skin fragility and hyperextensibility. Dermatosparaxis in White Dorper sheep is caused by a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) (c.421G>T) in the ADAM metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 2 (ADAMTS2) gene. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of this SNP in a White Dorper herd in São Paulo state, Brazil. In this study, we collected blood DNA samples from 303 White Dorper sheep and performed polymerase chain reaction to amplify the SNP region. The samples were sequenced to determine the presence of the SNP in the ADAMTS2 gene. The SNP prevalence in the studied population was 15.5%; this finding indicates that more effective control measures should be used to prevent the inheritance of SNP c.421G>T in the ADAMTS2 gene in Brazilian White Dorper herds.

A dermatosparaxia é uma doença autossômica recessiva do tecido conjuntivo, clinicamente caracaterizada pela fragilidade e hiperextensibilidade da pele. A dermatosparaxia em ovinos White Dorper é causada pelo polimorfismo de base única (SNP) c.421G>T no gene ADAM metalopeptidase com trombospondina tipo 1 motif, 2 (ADAMTS2). O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a prevalência deste SNP em ovinos White Dorper no estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Foram coletadas amostras de sangue de 303 ovinos White Dorper. O DNA foi purificado destas amostras sanguíneas e utilizado em uma reação em cadeia da polimerase (PCR) para amplificação da região do gene contendo SNP c.421G>T. Os produtos das PCR foram sequenciados para determinar o genótipo dos animais. A prevalência do SNP na população estudada foi de 15,5%, estes achados indicam que medidas de controle efetivas devem ser utilizadas para prevenir a disseminação deste SNP no rebanho brasileiro de White Dorper.

Cutaneous asthenia (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) in a Korean short-haired cat

A 1-year-old Korean domestic short-haired cat presented with skin hyperextensibility and a severely macerated wound on the skin of the dorsal part of the neck. Diagnostic studies including histopathology and skin extensibility index revealed congenital cutaneous asthenia (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome). In this cat, the skin wounds and defects were successfully managed with standard wound management and cosmetic surgery. Although skin hyperextensibility is persistent, the cat has lived well without other complications to date. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of cutaneous asthenia in a cat in Korea.

Professor Liu Hongqi's Experience in the Treatment of Threatened Abortion / 浙江中医药大学学报

Objective]Summary of Professor Liu Hongqi in treating the spleen kidney two deficiency, deficiency of Qi and blood type, kidney deficiency and blood type of threatened abortion experience. [Method]Reading a lot of literatures, combined with the clinical common disease type, respectively, from the basic pathogenesis, basic treatment, and motion etc. summarize professor of treatment of this disease, and 1 case was attached.[Result]Professor Liu Hongqi believes that the clinical syndromes of this disease were spleen and kidney two empty, deficiency of Qi and blood and blood deficiency of the kidney, the incidence of kidney and spleen, closely related. Professor summed up the kidney and spleen during the long clinical course, Yiqi Yangxue Bushen tocolysis and clearing heat, cooling blood to stop bleeding method, were used on prescription Ma ginseng tocolysis particles, the Liangdi Antai Granuales added and subtracting tocolysis, collaborative western medicine, with emotion, achieved a significant effect. Case accurate, fully reflected the clinical experience of Professor Liu Hongqi in the treatment of threatened abortion. [Conclusion]Professor Liu Hongqi's superb skills, rigorous prescription testimonies, have unique insights for the treatment of this disease, the successful experience is worthy of clinical promotion.

The research progress of frailty syndrome assessment tools for the elderly / 中国实用护理杂志

Frailty is an important problem influencing the health of elderly.Frailty syndrome assessment is helpful to identify the frailty status and to enhance the targeted intervention.This paper mainly reviewed the research progress of frailty syndrome tools for the elderly abroad,so as to provide evidence for developing specific frailty syndrome assessment tool for Chinese elderly people.

Discuss Asthenia or Sthenia Cold of True Cold and False Heat / 浙江中医药大学学报

Objective] Differentiate and analyse the asthenia or sthenia attribute about the cold attribute of true cold and pseudo hot syndrome, further to simply make a summary.[Method] In order to compare with other doctor’s viewpoint and prove the opinion from the etiology and pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, clinical application and so on, by researching the related literature and theoretical works.[Result]Pathological condition of inner true cold and outer false heat appears because Yang deficiency of spleen and kidney is so long that yin exopathogen is in stasis and yang fails to transport and transform ying, further to repel yang outside in the etiology and pathogenesis. Clinical symptoms show that the red zygomas looking like being made up, low spirit, coldblooded and huddling up body, chilly limbs, drinking much and hot, diarrhea with undigested food in the stool and extreme weak pulse and even no feelings. In clinical application, the prescription is sini tang and the main medicines are fuzi and ganjiang which restore yang and get rid of cold. [Conclusion]True cold and pseudo hot syndrome belongs to asthenia-cold. And no matter in disease diagnosis even in clinical treatment, it has an important theoretical and practical significance to distinguish and clear the asthenia or sthenia attribute.

Development Situation of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment on Pulmonary Asthenia / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

Pulmonary asthenia is one of the chronic consumptive lung diseases because of the weakness of pulmonary lobe. It would be the outcome of many chronic lung diseases with poor prognosis. In recent years, preventing and treating pulmonary asthenia by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been one of the research focuses and some fruits have been received. This paper summarized pulmonary asthenia from the aspects of etiology and pathogenesis, syndrome differentiation, TCM treatment so as to provide theoretical basis and proofs for treatment of pulmonary asthenia by TCM.

Oplopanax elatus (Nakai) Nakai: chemistry, traditional use and pharmacology / 中国天然药物

Oplopanax elatus (Nakai) Nakai, a member of the ancient angiosperm plant family Araliaceae, is used for the treatment of different disorders in the medicine systems of China, Russia, and Korea, and was designated in Russia as a classical adaptogen. Despite extensive studies of classical adaptogens, there are comparatively few reports concerning the chemical composition and pharmacological effects of O. elatus in English. The plant is a potential source of saponins, flavonoids, anthraquinones, terpenes, and other active compounds. Experimental studies and clinical applications have indicated that O. elatus possesses a number of pharmacological activities, including adaptogenic, anti-convulsant, anti-diabetic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, blood pressure modulating, and reproductive function effects. In this review, the chemistry, safety, and therapeutic potential of O. elatus are summarized and highlighted to encourage the further development of this plant.

Manejo del síndrome caquexia-anorexia en el cáncer avanzado / Management cachexia-anorexia syndrome in advanced cancer

El síndrome de caquexia-anorexia (SCA) afecta aproximadamente al 80% de los pacientes con cáncer avanzado cercanos al final de la vida. La incidencia y la gravedad del SCA aumentan a medida que progresa la enfermedad primaria. En los últimos años se han producido grandes avances en el conocimiento de la fisiopatología y múltiples opciones terapéuticas para el SCA. Para hacer un uso racional de los avances terapéuticos, consideramos necesario hacer una distinción entre dos extremos diferentes en la evolución del SCA. Por un lado, consideraremos al paciente con SCA en etapa precoz, con diagnóstico de cáncer reciente, en tratamiento oncológico activo, buen performance status y posibilidades de curación o supervivencia prolongada. En esta situación clínica proponemos el uso racional e intensivo de todas las medidas basadas en la evidencia tendientes a corregir el SCA: suplementos dietarios, alimentación artificial, orexígenos, ejercicio, etc. En el otro extremo, encontramos al paciente caquéctico con cáncer avanzado, pérdida de peso progresiva, profunda astenia, pobre performance status, con escasa ingesta vía oral, enfermedad en progresión y una expectativa de vida corta. En esta situación, algunos tratamientos como la alimentación artificial carecen de utilidad e incluso podrían empeorar algunos síntomas físicos. Por lo tanto, el abordaje más apropiado para el manejo del SCA avanzado podría ser aquel orientado a mejorar la calidad de vida, priorizar el control de síntomas (anorexia, náuseas, vómitos, astenia, xerostomía, etc.), preservar la ingesta por vía oral y brindar contención emocional al paciente y su familia En este artículo, abordaremos el tratamiento paliativo del SCA en paciente con cáncer avanzado.

Cachexia-anorexia syndrome (CAS) affects approximately80% of advanced cancer patients near end of life. Incidenceand severity of CAS increase as primary disease progressesIn the last few years great advances has been made in theunderstanding of the pathophysiology and treatment ofCAS. To make a rational use of therapeutic advances, weconsider necessary to distinguish between two differentextremes in the evolution of CAS. On one hand, we willconsider the patient with CAS in early phase, recentlydiagnosed cancer, with active oncologic treatment, goodperformance status and chances of cure or prolongedsurvival. In this clinical setting, we propose the rationaland intensive use of all evidence-based measures directedto correct CAS: dietary supplements, artificial nutrition,orexigenics, exercise, etc. On the other hand, we find thecachectic patient with advanced cancer, progressive weightloss, profound asthenia, poor performance status, little oralintake, progressive disease and a short life expectancy. Inthis stage, some treatments like artificial nutrition lack ofutility and could even worsen some physical symptoms.Therefore, the more appropriate approach to advancedCAS could be that one oriented to improve quality of life,prioritize symptoms control (anorexia, nausea and vomiting,asthenia and xerostomy), to preserve oral intake andto provide emotional support to the patient and the family.In this article, we will focus on palliative treatment of CASin the patient with advanced cancer.

Relationship between Trace Elements and Asthenia TCM Syndromes in Embryonic Development Stops / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To study the relationship between the asthenia TCM syndromes in embryonic development stops and the level of zinc, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium in serum, and provide thoughts for assisting reproduction and preventing miscarriage. Methods Totally 100 patients of embryonic development stops were selected randomly (6-10 weeks gestation) to be the investigated group, with other 100 cases of live fetus as the control group. The contents of trace elements in serum were detected with atomic absorption spectrometry. Results The levels of trace elements in embryonic development stops patients were generally lower than the control group. The serum iron in patients with spleen deficiency syndrome, and serum zinc and iron in patients with kidney deficiency syndrome were significant lower (P<0.05). Conclusion The contents of trace elements in serum have relationships with asthenia TCM syndromes in embryonic development stops. It should be paid attention to supplementing trace elements during the gestation period. For patients with deficiency of kidney and spleen, the supplement of zinc and iron should be given greater prominence.

Analysis of pulse features in 57 patients of oligoathenoteratospermia / 国际中医中药杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the TCM pathogenesis of male infertility through analyzing the characteristics of the pulse of oligoathenoteratospermia patients.MethodsRetrospect analysis was performed to get the pulse characteristics of oligoathenoteratospermia patients.The relation between the regularity of pulse and oligoathenoteratospermia was studied.ResultsThe pulse of oligoathenoteratospermia patients mainly presented at the both guan pulses and the both chi pulses,especially at the left guan pulse and the right chi pulse with thready pulse,wiry pulse,slippery pulse,uneven pulse,and moderate pulse,besides there were some differences of pulse between oligospermia and asthenozoospermia.ConclusionThe liver and kidney were the main location of oligoathenoteratospermia,and the main pathogenesis was asthenia of kidney,blood stasis,and dampness-heat.

Astenia en pacientes que asisten a la consulta externa: valoración a través de la escala de intensidad de fatiga (FSS) / Asthenia in patients attending the outpatient clinic: valuation through the rating scale fatigue

Muchos pacientes acuden a consulta externa con un conjunto inespecífico de síntomas y signos que sugieren el diagnóstico de astenia, sin encontrarse una causa orgánica que explique dichos síntomas. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo a nivel nacional para diagnosticar y cuantificar la intensidad de la astenia en estos pacientes y medir la eficacia de la sulbutiamina 400 mg/día como tratamiento farmacológicoa corto plazo de primera línea. Se realizó un estudio abierto, prospectivo y multicéntrico,en el cual se ingresaron 341 pacientes, que consultaron ambulatoriamente y que presentaban síntomas de astenia. A través de la escala de Intensidad de Fatiga (por sus siglas en inglés: Fatigue Severity Scale - FSS) se determinó la presencia de astenia en estos pacientes y se evaluó la eficacia de la sulbutiamina 400 mg/día de Laboratorios Leti S.A.V., Venezuela (Tekron®). El estudio tuvo una duración de 15 días, en los cuales el paciente fue evaluado tres veces: día 1 (inicio), día 7 y día 15. Si el paciente presentaba astenia (puntuación ≥ 36 puntos en la FSS), se le indicaba sulbutiamina400 mg/día con el desayuno por 15 días. El 74,7% de los pacientes evaluados fueron del sexo femenino, con una edad media de 43,7 ± 12,5 años y el 25,3% del sexo masculino con una edad media de 41,7 ± 13,5 años. Al inicio del estudio la media de la puntuación de la FSS fue de 49,7 ± 7,3 puntos; a los 7 días de tratamiento con 400 mg/día de sulbutiamina fue de 37,2 ± 8,8 puntos con una disminucióndel 25,2% y al día 15 fue de 28,0 ± 9,8 puntos con una disminución de 43,7% con respecto al inicio del tratamiento, resultando estadísticamente significativo (p< 0,0001 y p< 0,0001 al día 7 y día 15 vs inicio, respectivamente). El 77,7% de los pacientes respondieron al tratamiento al día 15. La sulbutiamina resultó ser un tratamiento muy bien tolerado, se reportaron eventos adversos leves en 132 pacientes (38,7%) al día 7 y en 115 pacientes(33,7%) al día 15...

Many patients attending out patient clinics with a set of nonspecific symptoms and signs that suggest the diagnosis asthenia, without organic cause to explain the symptoms. In order to determine which of was these patients confirmed the diagnosis of functional asthenia, was performed a prospective nation wide, study to diagnose and quantify the intensity of fatigue in these patients and measure the effectiveness of sulbutiamine 400 mg/day treatment short-term drug frontline. Was realized an open, prospective, multicenter study, which entered 341 outpatient patients which showed signs of fati gue. The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) was used as a tool for the diagnosis and evaluation of severity of fatigue and was evaluated the effectiveness of sulbutiamine 400 mg/day to Leti Laboratories, S.A.V. (Tekron®), as first line treatment.The duration of the study was 15 days, with 3 evaluations (day 1 or baseline, day 7 and day 15). The score of the FSS had to be ≥ 36 points to be enrolled. 74,7% of patients were females with a mean age of 43,7 ± 12,5 years old and 25,3% were males with a mean age of 41,7 ± 13,5 years old. At baseline, the FSS score was 49,7 ± 7,3 points; at day 7 was 37,2 ± 8,8 points with a decrease of 25,2% and at day 15 was 28,0 ± 9,8 points, with a decrease of 43,7% respective to baseline, being statistically significant (p< 0,0001 and p< 0,0001 at day 7 and day 15, respectively). The percentage of response to treatment was 77,7% at day 15. Sulbutiamine was a very well tolerated treatment, there were reported mild adverse events in 132 patients (38,7%) at day 7 and in 115 patients (33,7%) at day 15. Sulbutiamine 400 mg/day is a secure treatment, it is well tolerated and effective in improving the asthenia symptoms, as demonstrated in this clinical trial by the significant decrease in the FSS mean score and the percentage of patients with asthenia at day 15 of treatment

Parálisis periódica hiperpotasémica / Hyperpotassemia periodic paralysis

La parálisis periódica hiperpotasémica es una canalopatía del músculo esquelético que se caracteriza por episodios recurrentes de debilidad muscular que pueden ser desencadenados por el ejercicio, el frío, el reposo poco después del ejercicio y el aporte de potasio. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 13 años de edad, con diagnóstico de parálisis periódica hiperpotasémica, sin antecedentes familiares de esta entidad y sin miotonía asociada. Los ataques de debilidad muscular sucedían en ocasiones diariamente y cada 2 o 3 días, con duración variable desde media hora hasta 24 a 48 h. Durante un episodio de debilidad muscular se constataron concentraciones de potasio en sangre de 7,14 mmol/L y el electromiograma mostró un patrón miopático. Se observó una disminución de la frecuencia de los episodios de debilidad muscular a los 2 meses de iniciado el tratamiento con acetazolamida por vía oral

The periodic hyperpotassemia paralysis is a striated muscle channelopathy characterized by recurrent episodes of muscular asthenia that may to be triggered by exercise, cold, not rest after exercise and potassium support. This the case of a female patient aged 13 diagnosed with hyperpotassemia periodic paralysis without family backgrounds of this entity and also without associated myotonia. The seizures of muscular asthenia occurred almost daily and each 2 or 3 days with a variable length from a half hour to 24 to 48 hours. During a episode of muscular asthenia there were blood potassium concentrations of 7,14 mmol/L and the electromyogram showed a myopathic pattern. There was a frequency decrease of episodes of muscular asthenia at 2 months of treatment onset with oral acetazolamide