Effect of the Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin formulation on plasma immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome / Efecto de la formulación Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin sobre los niveles de inmunoglobulina G (IgG) en plasma en pacientes con síndrome de Sjögren primario

This study assessed the effect of Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin formulation on plasma IgG levels in pSS patients. 89 pSS patients were randomized into treatment (45 cases; 1 drop-out) and control (44 cases) groups using the random number table method. The control group received hydroxychloroquine sulfate and a placebo dose of Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin. The treatment group received hydroxychloroquine sulfate and the original Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin formulation. The treatment group showed significant decreases in SS disease activity index, TCM syndrome score, plasma IgG, and ESR, and significant increases in tear film break-up time, tear flow rate, salivary flow rate, C3, and C4 levels (p<0.05). No significant changes were observed in the control group (p>0.05). Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin effectively reduced eye and mouth dryness in pSS patients by improving inflammation and immune status.

Este estudio evaluó el efecto de la formulación Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin sobre los niveles de IgG en plasma en pacientes con Síndrome de Sjögren primario (pSS). Se asignaron 89 pacientes con pSS al grupo de tratamiento (45 casos; 1 paciente se retiró) y al grupo de control (44 casos) utilizando el método de tabla de números aleatorios. El grupo de control recibió sulfato de hidroxicloroquina y una dosis placebo de Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin. El grupo de tratamiento recibió sulfato dehidroxicloroquina y la formulación original de Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin. El grupo de tratamiento mostró descensos significativos en el índice de actividad del síndrome de Sjögren, el puntaje TCM de síndrome, los niveles de IgG en plasma, la velocidad de sedimentación eritrocitaria y los niveles de C3 y C4 (p<0.05). No se observaron cambios significativos en el grupo de control (p>0.05). Jiedu Tongluo Shengjin redujo efectivamente la sequedad ocular y bucal en pacientes con pSS al mejorar la inflamación y el estado inmunitario.

The effectiveness of Jiawei Huan Shao Dan in treating senile frailty syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial / La efectividad de Jiawei Huan Shao Dan en el tratamiento del síndrome de fragilidad senil: protocolo de estudio para un ensayo controlado aleatorio

The pathogenesis of senile frailty syndrome is not yet clear, and there is no recommended drug treatment. Therefore, finding effective medications and improving clinical efficacy are the issues causing main delays and difficulties in furthering our understanding and treatment of this condition. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study will be conducted. A total of 60 eligible patients with senile frailty syndrome will be enrolled and randomly assigned to one of two groups: a control group and an experimental group. After 12 weeks of intervention and a 1-month follow-up period, the efficacy and safety of Jiawei Huan Shao Dan (JWHSD) in the patients will be observed and their degrees of weakness and cognitive function evaluated. If the present trial is successful, it will provide patients and doctors with a new, more effective method of alleviating senile frailty syndrome.

La patogenia del síndrome de fragilidad senil aún no está clara, y no existe un tratamiento farmacológico recomendado. Por lo tanto, encontrar medicamentos efectivos y mejorar la eficacia clínica son los problemas que causan principales retrasos y dificultades en la comprensión y tratamiento de esta condición. Se llevará a cabo un estudio aleatorio doble ciego controlado con placebo. Un total de 60 pacientes elegibles con síndrome de fragilidad senil serán reclutados y asignados aleatoriamente a uno de dos grupos: un grupo de control y un grupo experimental. Después de 12 semanas de intervención y unperíodo de seguimiento de 1 mes, se observarán la eficacia y seguridad de Jiawei Huan Shao Dan (JWHSD) en los pacientes, así como sus grados de debilidad y función cognitiva. Si el presente ensayo tiene éxito, proporcionará a pacientes y médicos un nuevo método más efectivo para aliviar el síndrome de fragilidad senil.

Effects of Yishentongluo recipe on Nrf2 and HO-1 pathway activation leading to reduction of oxidative stress and kidney fibrosis in membranous nephropathy rat model / Efectos de la receta de Yishentongluo sobre la activación de las vías Nrf2 y HO-1 que conducen a la reducción del estrés oxidativo y fibrosis renal en un modelo de rata con nefropatía membranosa

This study investigated Yishentongluo Recipe (YSTLF) effects on renal oxidative stress and fibrosis in membranous nephropathy (MN) rats. MN was induced by cationized bovine serum albumin injection. Rats were divided into control, MN, YSTLF, and benazepril groups. After four weeks of treatment, urine protein levels (UTP), serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), total protein (TP), and albumin (ALB) were assessed. Kidney microstructure, IgG immune complex deposition, and protein expressions of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), transforming growth factor ß1 (TGF-ß1), collagen I (Collagen-I), α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), nuclear factor E2-related factor (Nrf2), haem oxygenase 1 (HO-1), and NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) were evaluated. YSTLF and BNPL treatments reduced UTP, TC, TG, increased TP and ALB levels, downregulated TGF-ß1, Collagen-I, and α-SMA, and upregulated Nrf2, HO-1, and NOX4. YSTLF partially reversed SOD reduction and MDA elevation, suggesting its efficacy in alleviating renal oxidative stress and fibrosis in MN rats via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway activation.

Este estudio investigó los efectos de la receta Yishentongluo (YSTLF) sobre el estrés oxidativo renal y la fibrosis en ratas con nefropatía membranosa (MN). La MN se indujo mediante inyección de albúmina sérica bovina cationizada. Las ratas se dividieron en grupos de control, MN, YSTLF y benazepril. Después de cuatro semanas de tratamiento, se evaluaron los niveles de proteína en orina (UTP), colesterol total (CT), triglicéridos (TG), proteína total (TP) y albúmina (ALB) en suero. Se evaluaron la microestructura renal, el depósito de complejos inmunes IgG y expresiones proteicas de superóxido dismutasa (SOD), malondialdehído (MDA), factor de crecimiento transformante ß1 (TGF-ß1), colágeno I (Colágeno-I), α-actina del músculo liso (α-SMA), el factor nuclear E2 (Nrf2), la hemooxigenasa 1 (HO-1) y la NADPH oxidasa 4 (NOX4). Los tratamientos con YSTLF y BNPL redujeron UTP, TC, TG, aumentaron los niveles de TP y ALB, regularon negativamente TGF-ß1, Colágeno-I y α-SMA, y regularon positivamente Nrf2, HO-1 y NOX4. YSTLF revirtió parcialmente la reducción de SOD y la elevación de MDA, lo que sugiere su eficacia para aliviar el estrés oxidativo renal y la fibrosis en ratas MN mediante la activación de la vía de señalización Nrf2/HO-1.

Systematic evaluation and meta-analysis of Flunarizine Hydrochloride combined with traditional Chinese medicine decoction in the treatment of migraine headaches.

OBJECTIVES: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and superiority of Flunarizine Hydrochloride when combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Decoctions in treating migraine headaches. METHOD: The authors conducted a comprehensive search for clinical Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) investigating the combination of Flunarizine Hydrochloride with Chinese herbal decoctions in treating migraines. The databases searched included CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, PubMed, WOI, Cochrane Library, and Embase, covering the period from January 1, 2019, to November 10, 2023. Two independent researchers meticulously screened, extracted, and assessed the relevant data, employing the Revman 5.3 software for meta-analysis. RESULTS: The meta-analysis revealed that, in comparison to Flunarizine Hydrochloride used in isolation, the combination with Chinese herbal decoctions markedly enhanced the effective rate (RR = 1.26, 95 % CI [1.18, 1.34], p < 0.0001). Moreover, significant improvements were observed in the TCM symptom score (MD = 4.97, 95 % CI [-6.74, -3.19], p < 0.00001). The observation group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in endothelin levels compared to the control group (I2 = 85 %, MD = -13.66, 95 % CI [-17.87, -9.45], p = 0.0001). The observation group showed a significant reduction in NRS scores compared to the control group, indicating better outcomes (I2 = 95 %, MD = -2.11, 95 % CI [-3.09, -1.12], p < 0.0001). The observation group was superior to the control group in terms of the reduction in the number of episodes (I2 = 63 %, MD = -1.16, 95 % CI [-1.45, -0.87], p = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS: The confluence of Flunarizine Hydrochloride with traditional Chinese medicine decoctions in treating migraine patients demonstrated substantial clinical efficacy and improvement in TCM symptom score over the use of Flunarizine Hydrochloride alone.

Clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine therapy for female stress urinary incontinence: a meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHOD: PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases were searched for articles published up to September 2022. Variables were analyzed using weighted mean difference (WMD), standardized mean difference (SMD), odds ratios (OR), and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: Eight studies containing 744 patients were included in this study. The results demonstrate that TCM therapy had more advantages in improving the clinical outcome of SUI patients (OR = 2.90, 95%CI:1.92-4.37, P = 0.000), reducing the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) score (WMD = -2.41, 95%CI:-2.83- -1.98, P = 0.000), reducing 1-h urinary pad leakage urine volume (WMD = -1.86, 95%CI:-2.23- -1.49, P = 0.000) and increasing Maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) (SMD = 0.86, 95%CI: 0.61-1.11, P = 0.000). CONCLUSION: TCM therapy is effective in improving urinary incontinence symptoms, urodynamics, and quality of life in patients with SUI. This article provides a reference for the application of TCM therapy in women with urinary incontinence.

Acute sarcoidosis Löfgren Syndrome treated by Chinese medicinal formula based on Syndrome Differentiation: a case - based review / Tratamiento de síndrome de Löfgren de sarcoidosis con fórmula medicinal china basada en diferenciación de síndrome: una revisión basada en casos

Löfgren syndrome (LS) is a unique acute manifestation of sarcoidosis and characterized by erythema nodosum, bilateral hilar lymphadenectasis, and/or bilateral ankle arthritis or periarthritis. A 37 - year - old female patient with LS presented with fever accompanied by multiple joint swelling and pain, nodular skin erythema, and bilateral hilar lymphadenectasis. The patient had received treatment involving non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids in other hospitals, but the effects were poor, and the conditions reemerged. The LS duration has lasted for more than 3 months. Following traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment, syndrome differentiation as well as giving patients oral Chinese medicine decoction, the symptoms of the patient were rapidly relieved within one week and did not recur during a six - month follow - up period. This case is the first clinical report of acute sarcoidosis LS treated using T CM and reflects the significant advantages of this form of therapy in emergency treatment

El síndrome de Löfgren (LS) es una manifest ación única y aguda de sarcoidosis, caracterizada por eritrema nodoso, linfadenectasis hilar bilateral, y/o a r tritis de tobillo bilateral o periartritis. Una paciente de 37 años de sexo femenino con LS se presentó con fiebre, acompañada de inflamación y do lor múltiple de articulaciones, eritrema nodular cutáneo, y linfadenectasis hilar bilateral. La paciente recibió un tratamiento que consistió en antiinflamatorios no esteroidales y glucocorticoides en otros hospitales, pero los efectos fueron leves y las c ondiciones reemergieron. El LS ha durado más de tres meses. Siguiendo el tratamiento de medicina tradicional china (MTC), la diferenciación de síndrome, así como darles a los pacientes una decocción de medicina china por vía oral, los síntomas de la pacien te rápidamente fueron aliviados en el curso de una semana y no recidivaron durante los seis meses de un seguimiento. El caso es el primer reporte clínico de tratamiento de sarcoidosis aguda asociada a LS usando TCM y refleja las significativas ventajas de esta forma de terapia en el tratamiento de emergencia.

XinJiaCongRongTuSiZiWan protects triptolide-induced rats from oxidative stress injury via mitophagy mediated PINK1/Parkin signaling pathway

Purpose: XinJiaCongRongTuSiZiWan (XJCRTSZW) is a traditional Chinese medicine compound for invigorating the kidney, nourishing blood, and promoting blood circulation. This study aimed to explore the effect of XJCRTSZW on triptolide (TP)-induced oxidative stress injury. Methods: Adult female Sprague-Dawley rats and human ovarian granulosa cell lines were treated with TP and XJCRTSZW. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, flow cytometry, CCK-8, JC-1 staining, transmission electron microscopy, reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting were performed in this study. Results: XJCRTSZW treatment observably ameliorated the TP-induced pathological symptoms. Furthermore, XJCRTSZW treatment observably enhanced the TP-induced reduction of estradiol, anti-Mullerian hormone, progesterone, superoxide dismutase, ATP content, mitochondrial membrane potential, p62, and Hsp60 mRNA, and protein levels in vivo and in vitro (p < 0.05). However, TP-induced elevation of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone concentrations, malondialdehyde levels, reactive oxygen species levels, apoptosis rate, mitophagy, and the mRNA and protein expressions of LC3-II/LC3-I, PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1), and Parkin were decreased (p < 0.05). In addition, XJCRTSZW treatment markedly increased cell viability in vitro (p < 0.05). Conclusions: XJCRTSZW protects TP-induced rats from oxidative stress injury via the mitophagy-mediated PINK1/Parkin pathway.

Aplicação e efetividade de Auriculoterapia no contexto da saúde da criança: revisão integrativa da literatura / Application and effectiveness of Auriculotherapy in the context of child health: an integrative literature review / Aplicación y eficacia de la auriculoterapia en el contexto de la salud infantil: una revisión bibliográfica integradora

Objetivos: analisar a aplicação da auriculoterapia no contexto de saúde de crianças (zero a 12 anos incompletos) e as evidências científicas da sua efetividade em relação às finalidades terapêuticas propostas. Métodos:revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada em novembro de 2023, nas bases de dados e biblioteca virtual MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/BIREME, COCHRANE Library e Scientific Electronic Library Online, utilizando o descritor controlado "Auriculotherapy" e o descritor não controlado "Children", sem restrição temporal de publicação. Para análise utilizou-se o referencial de acurácia de evidências. Resultados:foram selecionados dez artigos oriundos de Cuba (n=4), Taiwan (n=3), China (n=2) e Iran (n=1). Eles foram publicados nos últimos 15 anos e abordavam predominantemente crianças em idade escolar. Aqueles com evidência forte relacionam-se às temáticas: tratamento de onicofagia, miopia e transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH). Os pontos auriculares de maior recorrência de uso foram: Shenmen, coração e olho. Conclusão: essa terapia mostra-se efetiva como coadjuvante para tratamento de onicofagia, TDAH e miopia na população pediátrica em idade escolar, e para as demais finalidades terapêuticas identificadas na revisão, apesar dos resultados promissores, é preciso desenvolver mais pesquisas para que se possa afirmar sua efetividade.

Objectives: to analyze the application of auriculotherapy in the health context of children (zero to 12 incomplete years) and the scientific evidence of its effectiveness in relation to the proposed therapeutic purposes. Methods:integrative literature review, carried out in November 2023, in the databases and virtual library MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/BIREME, COCHRANE Library, and Scientific Electronic Library Online, using the controlled descriptor "Auriculotherapy" and the uncontrolled descriptor "Children", with no time restriction on publication. For analysis, we used the reference of evidence accuracy. Results: ten articles were selected from Cuba (n=4), Taiwan (n=3), China (n=2), and Iran (n=1), which were published in the last 15 years and predominantly dealt with school-age children. Those with strong evidence are related to the themes: treatment of onychophagia, myopia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The auricular points with the highest recurrence of use were: Shenmen, heart, and eye. Conclusion:this therapy has been shown to be effective as an adjunct for the treatment of onychophagia, ADHD, and myopia in the school-age pediatric population, and or the other therapeutic purposes identified in the review, despite the promising results, further research is needed to affirm its effectiveness.

Objetivos: analizar la aplicación de la auriculoterapia en el contexto de la salud de los niños (cero a 12 años incompletos) y la evidencia científica de su eficacia en relación con los fines terapéuticos propuestos. Métodos: revisión integrativa de la literatura, realizada en noviembre de 2023, en las bases de datos MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/BIREME, Biblioteca COCHRANE y Scientific Electronic Library Online y biblioteca virtual, utilizando el descriptor controlado "Auriculoterapia" y el descriptor no controlado "Niños", sin restricción de tiempo de publicación. Para analizarlo, utilizamos el parámetro de precisión de las pruebas. Resultados: se seleccionaron diez artículos de Cuba (n=4), Taiwán (n=3), China (n=2) e Irán (n=1), que se publicaron en los últimos 15 años y trataban predominantemente de niños en edad escolar. Los que presentan pruebas sólidas están relacionados con los temas: tratamiento de la onicofagia, la miopía y el trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad (TDAH). Los puntos auriculares más utilizados fueron: Shenmen, corazón y ojo. Conclusión: esta terapia está demostrando ser eficaz como complemento para el tratamiento de la onicofagia, el TDAH y la miopía en la población pediátrica en edad escolar, y para los otros fines terapéuticos identificados en la revisión, a pesar de los resultados prometedores, se necesitan más investigaciones para afirmar su eficacia.

Improvement effect of compound Ento-PB on oxazolone-induced ulcerative colitis in rats

Purpose: To investigate the impact of the Chinese medicine compound Ento-PB on oxazolone (OXZ)-induced ulcerative colitis (UC) in rats. Methods: UC rats induced by OXZ were treated with Ento-PB. The damage to the colon was assessed using several measures, including the disease activity index (DAI), colon length, colon weight/length ratio, colonic mucosal damage index, and histological score. The levels of interleukin-4 (IL-4), interleukin-10 (IL-10), interleukin-13 (IL-13), epidermal growth factor (EGF), inducible nitric oxide synthase, and total nitric oxide synthase (tNOS) in rat serum, as well as the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) in rat colon tissue, were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and conventional kits. Results: After being treated with Ento-PB, the DAI score and macroscopic lesion score of OXZ-induced UC rats were significantly reduced. Ento-PB prevented the shortening of rat colons, reduced the ratio of colon weight to length, and improved colon tissue lesions. Meanwhile, Ento-PB could significantly inhibit the activities of proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-13, and MPO, as well as tNOS and iNOS, while upregulating the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-10. Moreover, a significant increase in the expression level of EGF was observed in UC rats treated with Ento-PB, indicating that Ento-PB could enhance the repair of damaged intestinal epithelial tissue. Conclusions: Ento-PB demonstrates significant anti-UC activities in OXZ-induced UC rats by regulating the expression levels of inflammatory factors and promoting the repair of colon tissue. This study provides scientific evidence to support the further development of Ento-PB.

Sociodemographic and training profile of nursing professionals in the state of São Paulo in relation to Integrative and Complementary Health Practices / Perfil sociodemográfico y de formación de los profesionales de enfermería del estado de São Paulo en relación a las Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias de Salud / Perfil sociodemográfico e de formação dos profissionais de Enfermagem do estado de São Paulo em relação às Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde

Objective: to analyze the sociodemographic and training profile of nursing professionals in the state of São Paulo in relation to Integrative and Complementary Practices in Health. Method: cross-sectional study, developed with 3,794 nursing professionals in the state of São Paulo, from 645 municipalities. To collect data, an online questionnaire was used containing sociodemographic and professional training variables. A hierarchical multiple Poisson regression model was constructed, considering training in practices as the dependent variable, with a significance level of 5%. Results: of the 3,794 (100%) participants, 479 (12.62%) had training in Integrative and Complementary Health Practices. The most frequent practices were auriculotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine/acupuncture and Reiki. The predominant training modalities were free, face-to-face and theoretical-practical courses. The variables age, no formal religion, higher education and specialization level, working hours and knowledge and previous experience on integrative practices were significant. Conclusion: the results indicate the need to encourage and expand the training of Integrative and Complementary Health Practices for nursing professionals, in order to strengthen their performance in health services.

Objetivo: analizar el perfil sociodemográfico y de formación de los profesionales de enfermería del estado de São Paulo en relación a las Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias en Salud. Método: estudio transversal, desarrollado con 3.794 profesionales de enfermería del estado de São Paulo, provenientes de 645 municipios. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó un cuestionario online que contenía variables sociodemográficas y de formación profesional. Se construyó un modelo de regresión de Poisson múltiple jerárquico, considerando la formación en prácticas como variable dependiente, con nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: de los 3.794 (100%) participantes, 479 (12,62%) tenían formación en Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias en Salud. Las prácticas más frecuentes fueron la auriculoterapia, la Medicina Tradicional China/acupuntura y el reiki. Las modalidades de formación predominantes fueron cursos libres, presenciales y teórico-prácticos. Las variables edad, sin religión formal, nivel superior de formación y especialización, carga horaria de trabajo, y conocimiento y experiencia previa sobre prácticas integrativas presentaron significancia. Conclusión: los resultados indican la necesidad de incentivar y expandir la formación en Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias en Salud a los profesionales de enfermería, con el fin de fortalecer su actuación en los servicios de salud.

Objetivo: analisar o perfil sociodemográfico e de formação dos profissionais de Enfermagem do estado de São Paulo em relação às Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde. Método: estudo transversal, desenvolvido com 3.794 profissionais de Enfermagem do estado de São Paulo, provenientes de 645 municípios. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se um questionário online contendo as variáveis sociodemográficas e de formação profissional. Foi construído um modelo de regressão de Poisson múltiplo hierárquico, considerando a formação em práticas como variável dependente, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: dos 3.794 (100%) participantes, 479 (12,62%) tinham formação em Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde. As práticas mais frequentes foram a auriculoterapia, a Medicina Tradicional Chinesa/acupuntura e o Reiki . As modalidades de formação predominantes foram cursos livres, presenciais e teórico-práticos. As variáveis idade, sem religião formal, nível superior de formação e especialização, carga horária de trabalho e conhecimento e experiência prévia sobre práticas integrativas apresentaram significância. Conclusão: os resultados indicam a necessidade de incentivar e expandir a formação em Práticas Integrativas e Complementares em Saúde dos profissionais de Enfermagem, a fim de fortalecer sua atuação nos serviços de saúde.

Mapa de evidências sobre a efetividade clínica da acupuntura: informe executivo. / Evidence map on clinical effectiveness of acupuncture: executive report

Este informe executivo apresenta os principais achados do mapa de evidências sobre os efeitos da Acupuntura para desfechos em saúde, que representa a evidência de 163 estudos de revisão que analisaram o efeito da acupuntura como intervenção para pelo menos um dos 96 desfechos de saúde organizados em 14 grupos: Câncer e Neoplasias; Dor; Doenças Cardiovasculares; Doenças Respiratórias; Doenças Reumáticas e Musculoesqueléticas; Doenças Nutricionais, Metabólicas e Endócrinas; Doenças do Sistema Nervoso; Dermatopatias; Gastroenteropatias; Indicadores Metabólicos e Fisiológicos; Oftalmopatias e Otorrinolaringopatias; Sinais e Sintomas; Transtornos Mentais; e Outros desfechos. No todo foram 201 associações entre acupuntura e os desfechos de saúde. Para cada associação intervenção-desfecho foi incluído o efeito reportado pelo estudo de revisão.

This executive report presents the main findings of the evidence map on the effects of acupuncture for health outcomes, representing evidence from 163 review studies that analyzed the effect of acupuncture as an intervention for at least one of the 96 health outcomes organized into 14 groups: Cancer and Neoplasms; Pain; Cardiovascular Diseases; Respiratory Diseases; Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases; Nutritional, Metabolic, and Endocrine Diseases; Diseases of the Nervous System; Dermatopathies; Gastroenteropathies; Metabolic and Physiological Indicators; Ophthalmopathies and Otorhinolaryngopathies; Signs and Symptoms; Mental Disorders; and Other outcomes. In total, there were 201 associations between acupuncture and health outcomes. For each intervention-outcome association, the reported effect by the review study was included.

Este informe ejecutivo presenta los principales hallazgos del mapa de evidencia sobre los efectos de la acupuntura en los resultados de salud, representando la evidencia de 163 estudios de revisión que analizaron el efecto de la acupuntura como intervención para al menos uno de los 96 resultados de salud organizados en 14 grupos: Cáncer y Neoplasias; Dolor; Enfermedades Cardiovasculares; Enfermedades Respiratorias; Enfermedades Reumáticas y Musculoesqueléticas; Enfermedades Nutricionales, Metabólicas y Endocrinas; Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso; Dermatopatías; Gastroenteropatías; Indicadores Metabólicos y Fisiológicos; Oftalmopatías y Otorrinolaringopatías; Signos y Síntomas; Trastornos Mentales; y Otros resultados. En total, hubo 201 asociaciones entre la acupuntura y los resultados de salud. Para cada asociación intervención-resultados se incluyó el efecto informado por el estudio de revisión.

Establishment of deer heart identification method and development of the detection kit based on mitochondrial cytochrome B gene

BACKGROUND Deer heart is a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal material. At present, there is no functional component or symbol component for deer heart, and it is difficult to identify them by physical and chemical methods. In this study, we established deer heart identification method based on mtDNA cytb gene, and developed a deer heart DNA detection kit. RESULTS There were specific amplification bands in reference medicinal materials and true deer hearts at 194 bp, but no amplification bands in negative control and blank control. Deer heart DNA detection kit has good specificity, reproducibility and stability, and its sensitivity can reach 0.5 mg. CONCLUSIONS The application of the deer heart DNA detection kit is simple and easy to operate, and the results obtained using the kit is stable, which is suitable for popularization and application

Time - sensitive effects of Zhuang medicated thread moxibustion on estrogen level in female perimenopausal model rats / Efectos sensibles al tiempo de la moxibustión con hilo medicado de Zhuang sobre el nivel de estrógeno en ratas modelo perimenopáusicas hembras

The present study was conducted to ascertain the estrogenic effect of Zhuang Medicated Thread Moxibustion (ZMTM) and explore its time - sensitive impact on estradiol (E2) in female perimenopausal rats. 40 female rats were randomized into four gr oups: the control, model, ZMTM, and acupuncture groups. The perimenopausal syndrome was induced in the last three groups with a daily subcutaneous dose of 80 mg/kg of 4 - vinylcyclohexene diepoxide for 15 days. Afterward, rats in the model and control group s were fed routinely, while rats in the ZMTM and acupuncture groups were treated with six ZMTM and acupuncture courses, respectively. Results of the study suggested that following the six courses of treatment, the E2 level in the model group was significan tly the lowest, while the regular group was the highest (P < 0.05). There was also a gradual increase in the E2 level of the ZMTM group compared to the model and acupuncture groups, e.g. after the 5th and 6th courses of treatment, their E2 level was signif icantly higher than the model and acupuncture groups. The ZMTM group was better than the model and acupuncture groups. In summary, ZMTM can improve perimenopausal induced rats' estrogen level.

El presen te estudio se llevó a cabo para determinar el efecto estrogénico de la moxibustión con hilo medicado Zhuang (ZMTM) y explorar su impacto sensible al tiempo en el estradiol (E2) en ratas hembras perimenopáusicas. Se dividió al azar una muestra de 40 ratas h embras en cuatro grupos: control, modelo, ZMTM y acupuntura. El síndrome perimenopáusico se indujo en los últimos tres grupos con una dosis subcutánea diaria de 80 mg/kg de diepóxido de 4 - vinilciclohexeno durante 15 días. Después, las ratas en los grupos m odelo y control fueron alimentadas rutinariamente, mientras que las ratas en los grupos ZMTM y acupuntura recibieron seis cursos de ZMTM y acupuntura, respectivamente. Los resultados del estudio sugieren que después de los seis cursos de tratamiento, el ni vel de E2 en el grupo modelo fue significativamente más bajo, mientras que el grupo regular fue más alto ( p < 0,05). También hubo un aumento gradual en el nivel de E2 del grupo ZMTM en comparación con los grupos modelo y acupuntura, por ejemplo, desp ués del quinto y sexto cursos de tratamiento, su nivel de E2 fue significativamente más alto que los grupos modelo y acupuntura. El grupo ZMTM fue mejor que los grupos modelo y acupuntura. En resumen, el ZMTM puede mejorar el nivel de estrógeno de las rata s inducidas por la perimenopausia.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Strategy for Treating Major Depressive Disorder Based on a Famous Formulation-Baweixiaoyaosan.

In this study, systematic pharmacological methods were used to reveal the potential pharmacological targets of baweixiaoyaosan in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). We identified 133 potential active compounds through data mining and absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion evaluation systems. Then, the target of potential active compounds is predicted by a system model based on random forest and support vector machine methods. Next, construct herbal ingredient-target networks and target-disease networks for further analysis of multi-directional treatment methods. At the same time, we also performed gene ontology enrichment analysis, tissue location analysis, and pathway analysis on 76 potential targets. Finally, we conducted the Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi compatibility analysis of the formula and scientifically explained the different functions of different herbs in the formula. In short, we found that the formula mainly exerts the effect of treating MDD through the four functional modules of inflammation inhibition, neuroprotection, monoamine neurotransmitter and liver. This research not only explores the mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment of MDD from a multi-scale perspective, but also provides a reference for future research on BWXYS. It plays a role in promoting the widespread use of BWXYS.

Discovery of drugs to combat covid-19 inspired by traditional Chinese medicine.

Contributions from traditional knowledge and history have proven useful in recent years to advance drug discovery. In response to the emergence of covid-19, scientists revisited traditional Chinese medicine. This source of inspiration for drugs to treat this new disease is described here at three different levels: traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, traditional Chinese medical formulas, and traditional Chinese medical texts. Drug discovery inspired by traditional Chinese medicine still faces serious resistance for various reasons, including its system of formulas and clinical trial design. A perspective that includes related issues would benefit the reasonable application of traditional knowledge in drug research and development.

Research on Anti-inflammatory Targets and Mechanisms of alkaloids in Picrasma quassioides Benn Through Network Pharmacology

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanism of Picrasma quassioides Benn against inflammation by means of network pharmacology. The paper will provide a reference for multi-target and multi-channel treatment of inflammation with traditional Chinese medicine. Through screening and analysis, 11 active ingredients and 109 anti-inflammation prediction targets were obtained and constructed a compound-target network. The targets such as VEGFA, TLR4 and STAT3 may play a crucial role. Network enrichment analysis showed that the 109 potential targets constitute a number of pathways or inflammatory reactions closely related to inflammation, including NF-κB signaling pathway and MAPK signaling pathway. The docking results indicated that the binding energy of Picrasidine Y and the inflammatory factors VEGFA is the highest. This study predicted the role of multiple active compounds in the alkaloids of Picrasma in the inflammatory response, and provided a theoretical basis for the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Picrasma

Discovery of drugs to combat covid-19 inspired by traditional Chinese medicine / Descubrimiento de medicamentos para combatir la covid-19 inspirados en la medicina tradicional china

Abstract Contributions from traditional knowledge and history have proven useful in recent years to advance drug discovery. In response to the emergence of covid-19, scientists revisited traditional Chinese medicine. This source of inspiration for drugs to treat this new disease is described here at three different levels: traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, traditional Chinese medical formulas, and traditional Chinese medical texts. Drug discovery inspired by traditional Chinese medicine still faces serious resistance for various reasons, including its system of formulas and clinical trial design. A perspective that includes related issues would benefit the reasonable application of traditional knowledge in drug research and development.

Resumen Las contribuciones del conocimiento tradicional y la historia han demostrado ser útiles en los últimos años para avanzar en el descubrimiento de los medicamentos. En respuesta a la aparición de covid-19, los científicos revisaron la medicina tradicional china. Esta fuente de inspiración de los medicamentos para tratar esta nueva enfermedad se describe aquí en tres niveles diferentes: hierbas medicinales chinas tradicionales, fórmulas médicas chinas tradicionales y textos médicos chinos tradicionales. El descubrimiento de fármacos inspirado en la medicina tradicional china aún enfrenta serias resistencias por varias razones, incluido su sistema de fórmulas y el diseño de ensayos clínicos. Una perspectiva que incluya cuestiones conexas beneficiaría la aplicación razonable de los conocimientos tradicionales en la investigación y el desarrollo de fármacos.

Correlation Between the Sinew Channels with the Myofascial System, Pathology, and Treatment.

The sinew channels are a tendon and muscle network, and their description is based on the observation presented on the Huangdi Neijing Ling Shu. However, the myofascial system is an uninterrupted series of connective tissue that is comprised of layers that run in different directions. The similarities on these pathways are compared, such as a brief description on the myofascial pain syndrome and its similitude with the Impediment disorder from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Furthermore, we discuss the treatment of these conditions from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective.