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Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Education•Shenyang, China•
About: Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a education organization based out in Shenyang, China. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Randomized controlled trial & Acupuncture. The organization has 2040 authors who have published 1326 publications receiving 14664 citations.
Topics: Randomized controlled trial, Acupuncture, Apoptosis, Cancer, Portulaca
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TL;DR: The extract from the leaves of Smallantus sonchifolius (yacon) was found to show potent anti-diabetic activity, and two new diterpenes were isolated from the extract, together with six known compounds.
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Copenhagen University Hospital1, University of Copenhagen2, University Medical Center Groningen3, Karolinska Institutet4, University of Melbourne5, Peking Union Medical College6, Aarhus University Hospital7, Boston Children's Hospital8, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine9, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine10, Lund University11, Maastricht University12
TL;DR: In this article, the authors developed and validated CDIM, a new tool for assessing clinical diversity between trials in meta-analyses of interventions, based on consensus work informed by empirical literature and expertise.
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TL;DR: Two new indole alkaloids, identified as (E)-1-(5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indol-1-yl)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1 one and oleraindole B, were isolated from the aqueous extract of Portulaca oleracea L. for the first time, using various chromatographic techniques.
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TL;DR: Through the mechanisms of treating SDS by AL, both bran-processed and crude AL has alleviated the symptoms of SDS.
Abstract: Background: The rhizome of Atractylodes lancea (AL) is usually used for the treatment of various diseases such as spleen deficiency syndrome (SDS). Both bran-processed and crude AL is included in Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The different efficacies of bran-processed and crude AL on SDS are largely unknown, and the mechanisms of AL effects have not been fully elucidated. Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the effects of bran-processed and crude AL and then assess the mechanisms of treating SDS. Materials and Methods: The model of SDS in rats was established using excessive exertion, combined with an irregular diet and intragastric administration of the extract of Sennae Folium, and different doses of bran-processed and crude AL were gavaged. The serum was analyzed by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and small intestinal tissues were analyzed by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results: The injury of SDS was alleviated by the treatment of bran-processed and crude AL. Compared to model group, the indexes of trypsin (TRY), amylase (AMS), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), somatostatin (SS), gastrin (GAS), substance P (SP), Na+-K+-ATPase, and succinic dehydrogenase in serum of each administration group were increased by ELISA, and the mRNA expressions of VIP, SS, GAS, and SP in small intestinal tissues were increased by RT-PCR. Furthermore, in a dose-dependent manner, the bran-processed and crude AL increased the levels of TRY, AMS, VIP, and GAS and the mRNA expression levels of VIP. Compared with the crude AL, the bran-processed AL was more effective in treating SDS. Conclusion: Through the mechanisms of treating SDS by AL, both bran-processed and crude AL has alleviated the symptoms of SDS. Abbreviations used: AL: Atractylodes lancea; TRY: Trypsin; AMS: Amylase; VIP: Vasoactive intestinal peptide; SS: Somatostatin; GAS: Gastrin; SP: Substance P; ELISA: The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; mRNA: Messenger ribonucleic acid; SDH: Succinic dehydrogenase; RT-PCR: Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction; TCM: Traditional Chinese medicine; SDS: Spleen deficiency syndrome.
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TL;DR: This study evaluated the correlation of umbilical hernia with the volume of ascites in cirrhotic patients with ascites to find out if it is connected with abdominal pain or not.
Abstract: Background and Aims
Umbilical hernia is a common abdominal complication in cirrhotic patients with ascites. Our study aimed to evaluate the correlation of umbilical hernia with the volume of ascites.
Methods
Cirrhotic patients that underwent axial abdomino-pelvic computed tomography (CT) scans at our hospital between June 2012 and June 2014 were eligible. All CT images were reviewed to confirm the presence of umbilical hernia. The volume of ascites was estimated by five-point method.
Results
One hundred and fifty-seven patients were enrolled into this study. Among them, 101 patients had ascites and 6 patients had umbilical hernia. Alkaline phosphatase (AKP) and serum sodium were significantly lower in patients with umbilical hernia (P = 0.008, P = 0.011, respectively). Child-Pugh scores and the volume of ascites were significantly higher in patients with umbilical hernia (P = 0.03, P<0.0001, respectively). Correlation analysis demonstrated that the volume of ascites, Child-Pugh scores, and blood ammonia had positive correlations with umbilical hernia (r = 0.4579, P<0.0001; r = 0.175, P = 0.03; r = 0.342, P = 0.001, respectively) and that serum sodium had a negative correlation with umbilical hernia (r = -0.203, P = 0.011). In patients with ascites ≥ 2000ml, only AKP was significantly associated with umbilical hernia (P = 0.0497). No variables were significantly associated with umbilical hernia in a subgroup analysis of patients matched according to the volume of ascites.
Conclusions
The volume of ascites has a positive correlation with umbilical hernia. However, the factors associated with umbilical hernia in patients with severe ascites remain unclear.
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Hang Xiao | 64 | 618 | 16026 |
Muhammad Riaz | 58 | 934 | 15927 |
Jianping Liu | 45 | 333 | 7977 |
Guoan Luo | 45 | 221 | 6358 |
Xingshun Qi | 40 | 308 | 5409 |
Mei Wang | 29 | 201 | 6007 |
Xiaozhong Guo | 28 | 142 | 2269 |
Zhiwei Cao | 27 | 110 | 2879 |
Xinggang Yang | 26 | 113 | 2292 |
Ruixin Zhu | 25 | 110 | 2119 |
Ran Wang | 23 | 157 | 1942 |
Li-Ping Bai | 22 | 95 | 1824 |
Ke Liu | 19 | 31 | 1183 |
Ahmed M. Metwaly | 17 | 51 | 682 |
Kailin Tang | 17 | 40 | 919 |