scholarly journals A study of the effect of combination of acupuncture and Chinese medicine (Ban Xia Xie Xin Decoction) on patients with sepsis-induced gastrointestinal dysfunction

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 1983-1989
Author(s):  
Yanfei Lv ◽  
Feng Dong ◽  
Hao Hao ◽  
Li Kong ◽  
Li Kong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Treatment Effectiveness ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Purpose: To investigate the therapeutic effect of combination of acupuncture and Ban Xia Xie Xin Decoction (BXXXD) in patients with sepsis-induced gastrointestinal dysfunction.Methods: A total of 100 patients with sepsis and gastrointestinal dysfunction admitted to our hospitalfrom June 2019 to December 2020 were randomly assigned to a control group and a study group for a retrospective analysis. Both groups received acupuncture treatment, while BXXXD was given to the study group, in addition to acupuncture. Treatment effectiveness, incidence of adverse reactions, degree of recurrence at 1, 2 and 3 months after treatment, gastrointestinal dysfunction scores after 1week of treatment, quality of life index (QLI) scores, frequencies of flatulence and defecation within 48 h, number of bowel rumblings, as well as levels of gastrin and  cholecystokinin (CCK), were determined and compared between the two groups.Results: The group with BXXXD intervention demonstrated superior treatment effectiveness, QLI cores, frequencies of flatulence and defecation within 48 h, number of bowel rumblings, and level of gastrin than those who received only acupuncture treatment (p < 0.05). There was strong evidence of lower incidence of adverse reactions, recurrence at 1, 2, and 3 months after treatment; gastrointestinal dysfunction scores and CCK levels after 1 week of treatment was higher in the study group than in the control group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The combination of acupuncture and BXXXD is superior to acupuncture alone in sepsis patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction. The combination therapy produces its effect by decreasing clinical symptoms, promoting recovery of the patients, and elevating their quality of life.

scholarly journals Clinical Study on Treatment of Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction by Huayu Tongluo Decoction Combined with Edaravone Injection

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 ◽  
pp. 03011
Author(s):  
Wentao Zhang ◽  
Ping Zuo ◽  
Feng Wang ◽  
Zhihua Liu ◽  
Yinglin Cui
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Clinical Effect ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Acute Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Nihss Score

To study the clinical effect of Huayu Tongluo Decoction combined with edaravone injection in the treatment of patients with acute cerebral infarction.86 patients with acute cerebral infarction received from our hospital from October 2016 to May 2018 were randomly divided into study group (n=43) and control group (n=43). Routine treatment was performed in both groups. On the basis of this, the control group was treated with edaravone injection, and the research group was treated with Huayu Tongluo Decoction combined with edaravone injection. The effects of treatment, the degree of neurological deficit (NIHSS score), TCM syndrome scores and quality of life (QLI score) before and after treatment were compared. The total effective rate of the study group [95.35% (41/43)] was higher than that of the control group [79.07% (34/43)] (P<0.05). After treatment, the main symptoms, secondary diseases and tongue and pulse of the two groups were treated. The scores were lower than before treatment, and the study group was lower than the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the NIHSS and QLI scores of the two groups were better than before treatment, and the NIHSS score of the study group was lower than that of the control group, and the QLI score was higher than the control. Group (P<0.05). The clinical effect of Huayu Tongluo Decoction combined with edaravone injection in the treatment of patients with acute cerebral infarction is significant, which can further improve the clinical symptoms, improve neurological function and improve the quality of life.

scholarly journals Therapeutic effect of a combination of montelukast and vitamins A and D drops in children with bronchial asthma, and its influence on quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 2005-2011
Author(s):  
Juan Zhang ◽  
Junmin Zhang ◽  
Fengxia Shi ◽  
Wei Tian ◽  
Xiuzhen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of a combination of montelukast and vitamins A and D drops in bronchial asthma children, and its effect on quality of life.Methods: Sixty bronchial asthma children from June 2018 to June 2020 were collected and randomized into study group and control group (30 cases in each group). Control group received montelukast sodium (chewable tablets), while the study group received vitamins A and D drops (capsules) plus. Clinical efficacy, lung function, serum inflammatory factors, and quality of life were evaluated and compared.Results: Compared with control group, total treatment effectiveness was higher and the symptom remission period was shorter in the study group (p < 0.05). Post-treatment, the parameters of FEV1 and FVC increased in both groups, but higher in the study group (p < 0.05). Serum levels of CRP and IL-4 in both groups decreased after treatment, while serum IL-10 levels were significantly up-regulated. Compared with control group, the levels of these indicators were improved in the study group (p < 0.05). Post-treatment Chinese Version of Pediatric Quality of Life Asthma Specific Scale (PedSQL) score was higher than before treatment, with higher values (for all indicators) in the study group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The combination therapy of montelukast and vitamins A and D drops produces good clinical efficacy in children with bronchial asthma. It significantly shortens the time taken for relief of clinical symptoms, improves lung function, reduces inflammatory response, controls asthma, and improves the quality of life of the patients.

scholarly journals Effects of Psychological Intervention on Perioperative Quality of Life and Serum PSA and FPSA Levels of Patients with Prostate Cancer Treated with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Xifeng Sun ◽  
Yi Lu ◽  
Hongxia Zhu ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
Donghua Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Western Medicine ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Urine Volume ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Before And After

Objective. To observe the effects of psychological intervention on the perioperative quality of life and serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and free PSA (FPSA) levels in patients with prostate cancer treated with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Method. A total of 208 prostate cancer patients were selected and randomly divided into a study group with 104 cases and a control group with 104 cases. The control group received a plan of basic nursing combined with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and the study group received psychological intervention on the basis of the control group. Negative emotion, pain degree, quality of life, maximum urine flow rate, residual urine volume, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups before and after the treatment. The levels of PSA and FPSA and the long-term efficacy of the two groups of patients before and after treatment were compared. Results. After nursing, Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) score, Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) score, pain degree, maximum urine flow rate, residual urine volume, IPSS score, emotional function, social function, role function, and physical function scores of patients in two groups were decreased, and the decrease was more significant in the study group. After treatment, serum PSA and FPSA levels in the study group were obviously lower than those in the control group. The two-year cumulative survival rate of the study group was higher than that of the control group. There was no significant difference in the cognitive function score and incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups. Conclusion. Psychological intervention combined with traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of prostate cancer can effectively improve the patient’s psychological state, reduce the degree of pain in patients, improve the therapeutic effect and the quality of life of patients, and significantly reduce serum PSA and FPSA levels, which could lead to a prolonged life.

scholarly journals Effects of Docetaxel Combined with Icotinib on Serum Tumor Markers and Quality of Life of Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huawei LIN ◽  
Jing CHANG ◽  
Jun LI
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Tumor Markers ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Advanced Nsclc ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Small Cell Lung

Background: To investigate the effects of docetaxel combined with icotinib on tumor markers in serum and quality of life of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: Overall, 121 patients with advanced NSCLC, admitted to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, China from 2017- 2018 were selected as subjects. Among them, 58 patients treated with docetaxel combined with icotinib for chemotherapy were considered as study group, and 63 patients treated with paclitaxel combined with carboplatin as control group. The clinical efficacy, adverse reactions, and ECOG scores of the two groups were observed. CEA, CA125, and SCC (Tumor markers) levels of the two groups before and after treatment were detected by chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA). Results: The leukopenia, oral mucosa ulcer and mild numbness in the control group were significantly higher than those in the study group (P<0.05). After treatment, ECOG scores of both groups decreased (P<0.05), and the ECOG score of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). The serum CEA, CA125 and SCC levels of the study group and the control group after treatment decreased significantly compared with that before treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion: Application of docetaxel combined with icotinib for chemotherapy of patients with advanced NSCLC can effectively reduce the serum levels of CEA, SCC, and the CA125. Docetaxel combined with icotinib can significantly reduce adverse reactions and better improve the quality of life of patients compared with paclitaxel combined with carboplatin, which is worthy of clinical promotion.  

scholarly journals Effect of Cinepazide Maleate Combined with Promethazine Hydrochloride in the Treatment of Emergency Vertigo

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Yi ◽  
Yincai Zhou ◽  
Xinghao Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Symptom Relief ◽  
Effective Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Promethazine Hydrochloride ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: To explore the effect of cinepazide maleate combined with promethazine hydrochloride in the treatment of emergency vertigo. Methods: 48 cases of emergency vertigo patients in our hospital from November 2017 to November 2019 were divided into experimental group (24 cases, treated with cinepazide maleate combined with promethazine hydrochloride) and control group (24 cases, treated with cinepazide maleate). The clinical efficacy, symptom relief time, adverse reactions and quality of life were compared. Results: The total effective rate of the experimental group (95.83%, 23 / 24) was higher than that of the control group (75.00%), The remission time of nausea and vomiting (1.75 ± 0.22) d, vertigo (3.54 ± 0.63) d, deafness and tinnitus (3.47 ± 0.58) d, night sweats (3.05 ± 0.33) d in the experimental group were shorter than those in the control group, P < 0.05; the incidence of adverse reactions in the experimental group (8.33%, 2 / 24) was lower than that in the control group (33.33%, The scores of social function, material life attitude, physical health and psychological function in the experimental group were 59.14 ± 7.23, 54.05 ± 8.04, 53.58 ± 8.86 and 60.11 ± 8.44 respectively, P < 0.05. Conclusion: In the process of clinical treatment of emergency vertigo patients, the combined application of cinepazide maleate and promethazine hydrochloride has definite curative effect, can relieve clinical symptoms in a short time, has less adverse reactions, and improves the quality of life of patients to a certain extent, which is worthy of promotion.

Analysis of the Impact of Personalized Nursing Service and Hospice Care on the Quality of Life of Elderly Cancer Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-473
Author(s):  
Ting Fang ◽  
Nian Wang ◽  
Meng Chen ◽  
Hongmei Ma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

Objective Explore the impact of personalized nursing services and hospice care on the quality of life of elderly patients with advanced cancer. Method We selected 80 elderly cancer patients admitted to our hospital from September 2020 to May 2021, and divided these patients into a study group and a control group using a random number table method. The patients in the control group used conventional nursing methods to treat and care for the patients, and the patients in the study group used hospice care measures and combined personalized nursing measures. The quality of life and pain treatment effects of the two groups of patients before and after treatment were compared. Result Before treatment, the quality-of-life scores of the two groups of patients were low, and there was no statistical difference (P>0.05); After treatment, the quality of life of the two groups of patients improved, but compared with the control group, the improvement was more obvious in the study group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). In terms of pain treatment effect, the total effective rate of pain treatment in the study group was 87.5%, which was significantly better than the 62.5% in the control group. The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Personalized nursing services and hospice care are conducive to improving the survival and treatment of elderly patients with advanced cancer, and can be used as a clinical application program for the care of advanced cancer patients.

The effects of breathing exercises on respiratory functions, functional capacity and quality of life in vehicle spray painters

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Burak Yilmaz ◽  
Cagtay Maden ◽  
Begümhan Turhan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Respiratory Exercises

Background/aims Workers engaged in vehicle spray painting are at a risk of developing respiratory problems because of the solvents in the spray paints. Changes in respiratory functions and functional capacities caused by spray painting can be improved with respiratory exercises. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of respiratory exercises on the respiratory functions, functional capacity and quality of life in vehicle spray painters. Methods A total of 70 volunteers with similar characteristics participated in the study. The groups were divided into two groups randomly (35 study group, 35 control group). Respiratory functions (value of forced expiratory volume percentage in 1 second [FEV1]), forced vital capacity percentage [FVC], FEV1/FVC percentage, peak expiratory flow percentage [PEF (%)] and maximum voluntary ventilation percentage [MVV (%)]), functional capacity (6-Minute Walk Test) and quality of life (Short Form Health Survey [SF-36]) were evaluated. The study group undertook supervised breathing exercises 3 days a week for 6 weeks. The same exercises were given to the control group as a home programme. Home programmes were followed up by telephone calls. Evaluations were performed again after 6 weeks. Results In the study group, FEV1 (%) increased more than in the control group (P<0.05). The increase in PEF (%) was similar in both groups (P>0.05). In the study group, FEV1/FVC (%) and MVV (%) were significantly different before and after the intervention (P<0.05), but there was no difference in the control group (P>0.05). There was a greater increase in the study group than in the control group (P<0.05). 6-Minute Walk Test distance (m) before and after the intervention in both groups were similar (P>0.05). Before and after the intervention, a significant difference was found in the vitality and the social function domains of the SF-36 in the study group. In the comparisons of groups, a significant difference was found in the study group in the role-emotional, social function and bodily pain domains of the SF-36 after the intervention (P<0.05). Conclusions Breathing exercises can be recommended for vehicle spray painters to avoid an increase in respiratory resistance and to improve their quality of life.

scholarly journals Efficacy and prognosis following combined cinepazaide maleate/nimodipine therapy in cerebral vasospasm patients after hemorrhage

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 1999-2004
Author(s):  
Tao Wu ◽  
Fangshu Chen ◽  
Hanyan Xiao ◽  
Tianying Xu
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Cerebral Vasospasm ◽  
Intravenous Infusion ◽  
Treatment Effectiveness ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Total Treatment

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy and prognosis following treatment of cerebral vasospasm (CVS) patients with a combination of cinnarizide maleate and nimodipine after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).Methods: Eighty-eight patients with CVS after SAH were selected and divided into control group (CG) and study group (EG), each with 44 patients (n = 44). Patients in CG were treated with intravenous infusion of cinnarizide maleate, while those in EG received intravenous infusion of cinnarizide maleate together, and their clinical efficacy and prognosis were compared.Results: Compared with CG, total treatment effectiveness (response) in EG was significantly higher, while levels of inflammatory factors were lower (p < 0.05). Serum protein levels of S100 β and ET-1, and MCA blood flow velocity in EG were notably lower (p < 0.05), but GCS scores were highercompared with CG (p < 0.05). The NIHSS scores were lower and BI indices were higher in EG than in CG (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Treatment of CVS patients after SAH using a combination of cinnarizide maleate and nimodipine effectively reduces the levels of inflammatory factors, improves quality of prognosis, and relieves symptoms of CVS, when compared with administration of cinnarizide maleate only. Therefore, the combination treatment is recommended for the management of CVS after SAH.

scholarly journals The Effects of Oral Nutritional Support on the Ability of the COVID-19 Patients to Recover: A Prospective, Open, Multicenter, Comparative in Two Groups, Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 165-177
Author(s):  
Sergey V. Sviridov ◽  
Kirill Y. Krylov ◽  
Irina V. Vedenina ◽  
Rubenas Mohan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Nutritional Support ◽  
Respiratory Support ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Sf 36

Background. Nutritional insufficiency and decreased muscle mass of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 leads to prolonged respiratory support, stay in ICU and hospital, as well as reduced muscle strength and quality of life in the recovery period after a viral pneumonia caused by COVID-19. Aims: To study the effects of oral nutritional support on the physical health recovery of COVID-19 patients. Materials and methods. A prospective, open, multicenter, comparative observative study of two groups, observational study was initiated to evaluate the effects of oral nutritional support (ONS) by Nutridrink 200 ml on the ability of COVID-19 patients to recover. The patients with these criteria were included in the study: aged 1869; a confirmed COVID-19 infection; requires respiratory support; ability to consume more than 60% of food from the total required; presence of a signed consent form. One group received supplementary oral nutritional support (ONS) everyday for 28 days from the day of inclusion. The other group received standard diet. The primary endpoint was the evaluation of quality of life using the SF-36 questionnaire and the changes in the hand grip strength between the 3rd and 1st visits. Secondary endpoints of the study were length of stay in hospital and duration of respiratory support in the hospital. Results. 205 patients with a COVID-19 infection were included in the study. The final number of patients included in the study was 185 patients. Median age was 55 years old. The majority of patients were male 57.84% (107 patients). Upon evaluation of the physical component of quality of life using the SF-36 questionnaire, we obtained a statistically significant difference between the control and study groups on the 4th visit 44.285.45 and 46.586.76 respectively (p=0.012). Muscle strength was statistically different in the control (4.011.15 daN) and study (6.12.06 daN) groups (p 0.0001). The duration of respiratory support was significantly lower in the study group, 6.71.30 days as opposed to 8.141.52 days in the control group (p 0.0001). Also, in the group with oral nutritional support, there was a statistically significant decrease in the length of stay in hospital. In the control group, the average length of stay in hospital was 16.472.93 days, whereas in the study group it was 13.162.69 days (p 0.0001). Conclusion. Oral nutritional support given to oxygen dependent COVID-19 patients improves rehabilitation potential including preservation of muscle mass and function, reducing oxygen support requirements and length of stay in hospital.

scholarly journals Insulin Glargine and Acarbose in the treatment of elderly patients with diabetes

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Li ◽  
Jinzhi Ji ◽  
Fuyan Liu ◽  
Lingling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Insulin Glargine ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Postprandial Blood Glucose ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Observation Group ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of insulin glargine combined with acarbose in the treatment of elderly patients with diabetes. Methods: One hundred and forty-four elderly patients with diabetes who received treatment between December 2016 and December 2017 in Binzhou People’s Hospital, China, were selected and divided into a control group and an observation group, 72 each, using random number table. The control group was treated with insulin glargine, while the observation group was treated with insulin glargine combined with acarbose. The therapeutic effect, improvement of quality of life and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. Results: After treatment, fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2h postprandial blood glucose (PBG) and glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb Alc) of the two groups were lower than those before treatment, and the decrease degree of the observation group was significantly larger than that of the control group (P<0.05). The time needed for blood glucose reaching the standard level and daily insulin dosage of the observation group were significantly lower than that of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). SF-36 scale score of the observation group was significantly better than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: The combination of insulin Glargine and Acarbose can significantly control the blood glucose level of elderly patients with diabetes, improve the biochemical indicators, and enhance the quality of life. It is worth promotion in clinical practice. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.3.86 How to cite this:Li J, Ji J, Liu F, Wang L. Insulin Glargine and Acarbose in the treatment of elderly patients with diabetes. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(3):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.3.86 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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