Observation on Clinical Effects of Electroacupuncture for Migraine Without Aura简

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of electroacupuncture（EA） for migraine without aura. Methods： The migraine patients in conformity with the conditions were randomly divided into two groups, 34 cases in each group. The treatment group was given EA and the control group was given the routine acupuncture treatment, to observe various pain indexes respectively before and one month after the treatment. Results： The general effect was remarkably better in the treatment group than that in the control group（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： EA is an effective therapy for migraine without aura.     

Clinical observation of fire-needle therapy plus tuina for senile knee osteoarthritis

Objective： To observe the therapeutic efficacy of fire-needle therapy plus tuina in treating primary knee osteoarthritis （KOA） in the elderly. Methods： Twenty-three patients with KOA were intervened by pricking with fire-needle therapy plus tuina, and evaluated by using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index （WOMAC） before and after intervention. Results： After intervention, the total score, scores of pain, rigidity, and activities of daily living of WOMAC dropped significantly （P＆lt;0.05）. Conclusion： Pricking with fire needle plus tuina can produce a significant therapeutic efficacy in treating KOA in the elderly, thus worth application in clinic.     

穴位按摩配合艾灸治疗顽固性失眠疗效观察

目的：观察穴位按摩配合艾灸治疗顽固性失眠的临床疗效。方法：将60例顽固性失眠患者随机分为两组,每组30例。治疗组予头面部穴位按摩及艾灸涌泉穴治疗,对照组予与治疗组相同的头面部穴位按摩治疗。两组均每日治疗1次,治疗4星期后进行疗效观察。结果：治疗组总有效率为93.3%,对照组总有效率为80.0%,两组总有效率差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05)。结论：穴位按摩配合艾灸治疗顽固性失眠优于单纯穴位按摩治疗。     

人参水煎液miRNA的提取及验证

目的：证明新鲜人参汤存在微小RNA（miRNA）。方法：按照传统方法将新鲜人参煎煮成汤剂,浓缩,用植物microRNA提取试剂盒提取miRNA。然后用DNase I处理miRNA,进行琼脂糖凝胶电泳和Agilent 2100生物分析。选取在人参中高表达的MiR-159和miR-6135进行实时定量PCR验证。结果： MiR-159和miR-6135在新鲜水煎液中表达,水平低于鲜人参。结论：MiRNA在加工后稳定存在,高温处理后保持稳定。这些发现为进一步研究人参miRNAs奠定了基础。     

Clinical Study on Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy by Electroacupuncture plus Tuina简

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of electroacupuncture（EA） plus tuina for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Methods： One hundred and twenty cases with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy were divided randomly by the digital table into the observation group and control group. The patients in an observation group were treated by EA plus tuina techniques. The patients in the control group were treated by simple tuina techniques. Results： The total effective rate was 91.7% in the observation group and 78.3% in the control group. The effective rates in the two groups were statistically different（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： EA plus tuina therapy is better than simple tuina therapy in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.     

Therapeutic efficacy of tuina in treating 48 cases with knee osteoarthritis

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of tuina in treating knee osteoarthritis （KOA）. Methods： Forty-eight cases with KOA who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled and received tuina therapy. Visual analogue scale （VAS） was used to evaluate pain degree. VAS, range of motion （ROM） and Lysholm score were observed before and after intervention to evaluate the clinical efficacy. Results： After treatment, VAS score, ROM and Lysholm score were significantly improved, and the total effective rate was 87.5%. Conclusion： The therapeutic efficacy of tuina in treating KOA was reliable.     

Study on timing and dosage of acupuncture in stroke treatment

Objective

To summarize the timing-efficacy relationship and the dosage–efficacy relationship of acupuncture in stroke treatment.

Case of Tolosa-Hunt syndrome

Objective

To report the clinical effect of traditional acupuncture in the treatment and symptom management of painful ophthalmoplegia due to Tolosa-Hunt syndrome.

Clinical observation of three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization for scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective

To observe the clinical efficacy of the three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP).

Methods

Totally 80 subjects were recruited and divided into a treatment group and a control group by using the random number table, 40 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by the three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization; the control group was by oral administration of Celebrex. After successive 4-week treatment, the improvement of shoulder pain and motor function was observed.

Results

The total effective rate was 87.5% in the treatment group versus 80.0% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).

Conclusion

The three-step modified shoulder joint mobilization is easy-to-operate and effective in treating SP.

     

Therapeutic observation of acupuncture plus turtle-shell-partitioned moxibustion for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome

Objective

To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus turtle-shell-partitioned moxibustion in treating diarrheapredominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D).

Methods

Seventy-six patients were randomized into two groups: 39 cases in the observation group were intervened by acupuncture plus turtle-shell-partitioned moxibustion, while 37 cases in the control group by the same acupuncture treatment, once a day, 10 d as a treatment course, for 2 courses in total. The improvements of symptoms were observed at the end of the intervention in both groups.

Results

The total effective rate was 89.7% in the observation group versus 67.6% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).

Conclusion

Acupuncture plus turtle-shell-partitioned moxibustion can significantly improve the symptoms of IBS-D, and can produce a more significant efficacy than acupuncture alone.

     

Therapeutic observation of warm needling plus tuina for senile functional constipation

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling plus tuina in treating senile functional constipation. Methods： Ninety elderly patients with functional constipation were randomized into two groups. Forty-six patients in the treatment group were intervened by warm needling plus tuina; the other forty-four patients in the control group were intervened by San Huang tablet. Results： In the treatment group, 19 patients were cured, 24 cases showed improvement, 3 cases failed, and the total effective rate was 93.5%; in the control group, 16 patients were cured, 18 cases showed improvement, 10 cases failed, and the total effective rate was 77.3%. There was a significant difference in comparing the therapeutic efficacy（P〈0.05）, and the therapeutic efficacy of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group. Conclusion： Warm needling plus tuina can produce a higher therapeutic efficacy than taking San Huang tablet in treating senile functional constipation.     

Acupuncture for the treatment of diminished ovary reserve

Objective

To share 20 cases of women with diminished ovary reserve (DOR) and low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), who had unsuccessful in-vitro fertilization (IVF) trials and to whom the author has successfully treated.

Abdominal acupuncture plus the Confluent Points of the Eight Extraordinary Meridian for chronic pharyngitis

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of abdominal acupuncture plus the Confluent Points of the Eight Extraordinary Meridian in treating chronic pharyngitis.

Methods

Thirty eligible subjects with chronic pharyngitis were given abdominal acupuncture plus needling Lieque (LU 7) and Zhaohai (KI 6), two out of the Confluent Points of the Eight Extraordinary Meridian, once a day, 10 sessions as a course, and the therapeutic efficacy was evaluated after a treatment course.

Results

After a treatment course, of the 30 subjects, 21 were recovered, 5 showed markedly effective, 2 were improved, and 2 failed, the total effective rate was 93.3%.

Conclusion

Abdominal acupuncture plus the Confluent Points of the Eight Extraordinary Meridian is effective in treating chronic pharyngitis, worth promoting in clinic.

     

Clinical observation on the correlation between moxibustion sensation and distance of moxa stick

Objective

To explore the correlation between moxibustion sensation and distance of moxa stick and provide reference for clinical practice.

Methods

A total of 16 healthy volunteers aged 18-35 years old in college were recruited and given mild moxibustion at Shousanli (LI 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23) and Tianshu (ST 25) with moxa stick, and the occurrence and frequency of moxibustion sensation were recorded at distances of 5 cm, 4 cm, 3 cm and 2 cm. Mild moxibustion scale was used to count the score.

Results

Warm was the main moxibustion sensation, burning pain and soreness decreased with the rise of distance; for the same acupoint, score of mild moxibustion scale increased with the decrease of distance; score ranged between 5.5 and 6.5 at distance 3 cm, which was the most comfortable distance for volunteers.

Conclusion

The distance of 3 cm is the most comfortable distance in mild moxibustion

     

Treatment of 30 Cases of Vertigo due to Qi-blood Deficiency by Pricking Jingbailao （EX-HN 15） with Fire Needle Therapy

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of fire needle therapy on vertigo due to qi-blood deficiency by pricking Jingbailao (EX-HN 15). Methods: Thirty cases with vertigo due to qi-blood deficiency in conformity with the inclusion criteria were treated with fire needle therapy by pricking Jingbailao (EX-HN15), once every day, seven sessions as one course. The clinical effects were assessed after one course of treatment. Results: After one-course treatment, the results showed cure in 3 cases, remarkable effect in 14 cases, effect in 11 cases and failure in 2 cases out of 30 cases. Conclusion: Fire needle therapy by pricking Jingbailao (EX-HN15) can obviously relieve the clinical symptoms in patients with vertigo due to qi-blood deficiency.     

Observation on therapeutic effect of mild moxibustion plus acupoint injection for optic atrophy

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of mild moxibustion plus acupoint injection for optic atrophy.Methods:Ninety-four patients with optic atrophy were divided into a treatment group(51 cases)and a control group(43 cases).The treatment group was treated with mild moxibustion plus acupoint injection,and the control group was treated with medications.After three courses,the change of vision was observed.Results:The total effective rate was 82.4%in the treatment group and41.9%in the control group,with a statistical difference between the two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:Moxibustion plus acupoint injection is an effective method to treat optic atrophy.     

Tuina combined with moxibustion for 28 cases of lung-wei insecurity-type sweating syndrome in children

Objective

To explore the clinical efficacy of tuina combined with moxibustion for treatment of lung-wei insecurity-type sweating syndrome in children.

Effect of combining tuina with balance training on balance functions of stroke patients

Objective： To observe the effect of combining tuina with balance training on balance functions of stroke patients. Methods： A total of 120 cases who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group. In addition to routine medical and rehabilitation treatment in both groups, balance training was used in the control group, versus combining tuina with balance training in the observation group. The therapeutic efficacies in two groups were evaluated using the Balance Subscale of the FugI-Meyer Test （FM-B） before and after treatment. Results： After 3 courses of treatment, the FM-B scores were significantly improved in both groups （P〈O.01）; and there was statistical difference in FM-B scores between the two groups （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Tuina manipulation of regulating the Governor Vessel can improve the balance function of stroke patients and benefit the patients＇ self-care abilities.     

针灸疗法对认知功能障碍的影响(英文)

目的:观察针灸对轻度认知功能障碍的影响。方法:将60例轻度认知功能障碍患者按随机数字表随机分为治疗组和对照组,每组30例。治疗组采用针灸治疗,对照组采用药物治疗。采用简易精神状态检查法(Mini-mental State Examination,MMSE),日常生活能力量表(Activity of Daily Living,ADL)及蒙特利尔认知评估量表(Montreal Cognitive Assessment,MoCA)评定两组治疗前后的变化,并进行两组间比较。结果:治疗后,两组MMSE、MoCA与ADL评分高于同组治疗前水平(P<0.05)。治疗组MMSE、MoCA与ADL积分改善程度均优于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:针灸可以有效改善轻度认知功能障碍患者的认知功能。     

Clinical research on the short-term efficacy of massaging quadriceps for knee osteoarthritis

Objective

To observe the short-term efficacy of massaging quadriceps on knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Methods

Totally 30 KOA patients were enrolled and treated mainly with massaging quadriceps, 20 min for each session, once a day, 2 weeks as a treatment course, and for 2 courses in total. After treatment, the changes of visual analogue scale (VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) were observed.

Results

The VAS and WOMAC scores dropped after treatment, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.01). After a course of treatment, the recovery rate was 33.3% and the total effective rate was 86.7%; after 2 courses, the recovery rate was 60.0% and the total effect rate was 96.7%.

Conclusion

Massaging quadriceps can alleviate pain, improve the function of knee joint, and produce a significant short-term efficacy in treating KOA.