[Progress on acupotomy treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome].

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve in carpal canal. In recent years, due to popularity of electronic devices such as computers, the incidence of CTS has shown a rapid rising trend. Its treatment methods include surgical treatment and conservative treatment.

Research progress on venous thrombosis development in patients with malignant tumors.

The coexistence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) within patients with cancer, known as cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT), stands as a prominent cause of mortality in this population. Over recent years, the incidence of VTE has demonstrated a steady increase across diverse tumor types, influenced by several factors such as patient management, tumor-specific risks, and treatment-related aspects. Furthermore, mutations in specific genes have been identified as potential contributors to increased CAT occurrence in particular cancer subtypes.

Clinical study of reoperation for acute type A aortic dissection.

Objective: The initial operation for type A aortic dissection has limitations, and there may be a need for reoperation in cases such as giant pseudoaneurysm formation and reduced blood supply to the distal vessels. In this study, we collected case data of patients who underwent cardiac major vascular surgery at our hospital to analyze the effectiveness of reoperation treatment options for type A aortic dissection and to summarize our treatment experience.

Method: Between June 2018 and December 2022, 62 patients with type A aortic dissection (TAAD) underwent reoperation after previous surgical treatment.

Carotid-subclavian bypass and endovascular aortic repair of Kommerell's diverticulum with aberrant left subclavian artery: A case report.

Background: Kommerell's diverticulum (KD) with aberrant left subclavian artery is a rare congenital deformity and also has very little research literature about it (35% of case study). There are three types of aortic arch diverticulum. Even literature concerning the treatment options are limited.

Inhibitory effect of main phenolic acid components of on inflammation caused by PM.

PM is an important environmental problem threatening human health at present, which poses serious harm to human body after inhalation. is a traditional Chinese medicine which exhibits anti-inflammatory effect. This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effect of main phenolic acid components of on inflammation caused by PM.

[Clinical anatomical study on the treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome with four-point vertical acupotomy].

Objective: To explore safety and accuracy of four-point acupotomy for the treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome regarding release of ankle tunnel flexor retinaculum to provide an anatomical basis of clinical treatment.

Methods: Twenty-nine adult specimens (15 males and 14 females) fixed with 10% formalin, aged from 47 to 98 years old with an average age of (81.10±11.

LncRNA HCP5 in hBMSC-derived exosomes alleviates myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury by sponging miR-497 to activate IGF1/PI3K/AKT pathway.

Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is an inevitable process during heart transplant and suppressing I/R injury could greatly improve the survival rate of recipients. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have positive effects on I/R. We aimed to investigate the mechanisms underlying the protective roles of MSCs in I/R.

[Clinical anatomical study on the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with classic Acupotomy].

Objective: To explore the safety of classic Acupotomy in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Methods: Twenty six adult specimens (15 males and 11 females), aged 60 to 95(82.54±6.

Ribosomal S6 protein kinase 4 promotes radioresistance in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most aggressive cancers and is highly resistant to current treatments. ESCC harbors a subpopulation of cells exhibiting cancer stem-like cell (CSC) properties that contribute to therapeutic resistance including radioresistance, but the molecular mechanisms in ESCC CSCs are currently unknown. Here, we report that ribosomal S6 protein kinase 4 (RSK4) plays a pivotal role in promoting CSC properties and radioresistance in ESCC.

MicroRNA‑132 promotes oxidative stress‑induced pyroptosis by targeting sirtuin 1 in myocardial ischaemia‑reperfusion injury.

The present study aimed to investigate the roles of miR‑132 in myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and the underlying mechanisms. The myocardial I/R model was established using C57BL/J6 mice. Haematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to observe the injury of myocardial tissues.

Anatomical site prevalence and genotypes of Chlamydia trachomatis infections among men who have sex with men: a multi-site study in China.

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection is one of the most pervasive sexually transmitted infections and has high prevalence in urogenital and extra-urogenital sites among men who have sex with men (MSM). This study investigated anatomical site-specific prevalence and genotypes of CT among MSM recruited from three geographic areas in China.

Methods: We collected urine specimens and anorectal, pharyngeal swab specimens from 379 MSM.

[Research progress of stenosing tenosynovitis of radial styloid process based on anatomical structure].

Stenosing tenosynovitis of styloid process of radius(de Quervain's disease) which abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis in the first extensor chamber are affected by resistance when sliding, the incidence is affected by anatomical variations. Symptoms, signs and auxiliary examinations can diagnose the disease. Slight dQS can be improved by rest, brace, restriction activities, and oral medications.

[Clinical manifestations and imaging analysis of cervicogenic headache].

Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics and mechanism of cervicogenic headache.

Methods: Fifty-seven patients with cervicogenic headache who were treated from May 2013 to December 2017 and had complete imaging data were selected, including 18 males and 39 females with an average age of(43.26±10.

Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of 3-piperazinecarboxylate sarsasapogenin derivatives as potential multifunctional anti-Alzheimer agents.

A series of multifunctional 3-piperazinecarboxylate sarsasapogenin derivatives were designed and synthesized against Alzheimer's disease (AD). The protection against HO-triggered oxidative stress in PC12 cells, and inhibition on LPS-induced NO production in RAW264.7 cell lines in vitro by these derivatives were firstly evaluated.

[Study on Plasma Characteristics in a Pulsed Plasma Thruster by Optical Emission Spectroscopy].

The pulsed plasma thruster(PPT) is suited for various applications, e. g., attitude control, station keeping and formation flying due to its significant advantage with regard to the related savings of wet system mass，small volume and high specific impulse.

A randomized controlled trial of single point acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhea.

Background: Acupuncture is often used for primary dysmenorrhea. But there is no convincing evidence due to low methodological quality. We aim to assess immediate effect of acupuncture at specific acupoint compared with unrelated acupoint and nonacupoint on primary dysmenorrhea.

[Cumulative analgesic effects of EA stimulation of sanyinjiao (SP 6) in primary dysmenorrhea patients: a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial].

Objective: To compare the cumulative analgesic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation of Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Xuanzhong (GB 39) and non-acupoint for primary dysmenorrhea patients.

Methods: A total of 200 patients with primary dysmenorrhea were randomly assigned to Sanyinjiao (SP 6, a dysmenorrheal-relieving related acupoint) group, Xuanzhong (GB 39, an unrelated acupoint) group, non-acupoint group and control group, with 50 cases in each group. The participants were administered with EA (2 Hz/100 Hz, 0.

[Effects of acupotomy lysis on local soft tissue tension in patients with the third lumbar vertebrae transverse process syndrome].

Objective: To explore the mechanism of acupotomy lysis in treatment of the third lumbar vertebrae transverse process syndrome.

Methods: One hundred and eighty patients were randomly assigned into an acupotomy group and an electroacupuncture (EA) group, 90 cases in each group. The acupotomy group was treated with acupotomy on the tip of the 3rd lumbar vertebrae transverse process (tender point) combination with massage manipulation of hyperflexion and hyperextension on the waist, once a week for 3 weeks.

[Clinical study on acupotomy of occipitalia on the treatment of cervicogenic headache].

Objective: To observe the effects of acupotomy on cervicogenic headache and explore the function of cutaneous nerve entrapment in the mechanism of cervicogenic headache.

Methods: From October 2008 to June 2009, 82 patients with cervicogenic headache were treated with acupotomy. There were 23 males and 59 females, ranging in age from 17 to 73 years (averaged 41.

Immediate analgesia effect of single point acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Acupuncture is often used for primary dysmenorrhea.

Objective: To assess the efficacy of a single point of acupuncture in the management of primary dysmenorrhea compared with sham acupuncture and no acupuncture.

Methodology: Patients with primary dysmenorrhea were randomly assigned to acupoint group (n=50), unrelated acupoint group (n=50), nonacupoint group (n=46), or no acupuncture group (n=48).

[T cell receptor constant alpha chain gene +1592C/T polymorphism may not be associated with IgA nephropathy].

Objective: To investigate the relationship between T cell receptor constant alpha chain (TCRCα) gene +1592C/T polymorphism and IgA nephropathy.

Methods: TCRCα +1592C/T genotypes were identified by PCR-RFLP and direct sequencing in 244 Chinese Han patients with IgA nephropathy, who were classified according to their genotype into CC (188 cases), CT (54 cases) and TT (2 cases) groups. The clinical and pathological data of the patients were analyzed in relation to the TCRCα +1592C/T genotypes.

[Study on diagnostic criteria of cervicogenic headache: a report of retrospective analysis on 330 cases].

Objective: To improve the diagnostic criteria of cervicogenic headache by summary the clinical features of cervicogenic headache in patients.

Methods: Among 448 patients with the chief complaint of headache for the first visit from October 2008 to June 2009, 399 cases meet the diagnostic criteria, 330 cases were diagnosed as cervicogenic headache. There were 97 males and 233 females, ranging in age from 14 to 76 years, with an average of 46.

[Preliminary evaluation of acupuncture and continuous multi-point pulse stimulation for treatment of subjective tinnitus].

Objective: To put forward a method for assessing therapeutic effect on tinnitus and to observe the therapeutic effects of acupuncture and continuous multi-point pulse stimulation on subjective tinnitus.

Methods: Continuous multi-point pulse stimulation was given at Ermen (TE 21)/ Tinggong (SI 19)/ Tinghui (GB 2), Yifeng (TE 17), Shenting (GV 24), Baihui (GV 20), Cong'er No 1-3, etc., once every other day, thrice each week.