The Short-term Therapeutic Effects of TCM for IgA Nephropathy In Children

Objective: To evaluate the short-term therapeutic effects of TCM for IgA nephropathy in children. Methods: Sixty-two children with primary IgA nephropathy diagnosed for the first time by renal biopsy in the authors’ hospital were randomly divided into a group of 34 cases treated with both TCM and Western medicine and a group of 28 cases treated with Western medicine for six months. The improvements in urinary protein and red blood cell (RBC) were observed and the scores for TCM symptoms and signs were evalu...     

The Short-term Therapeutic Effect of the Three-part Massotherapy for Insomnia Due to Deficiency of Both the Heart and the Spleen——A Report of 100 Cases

Objective: To evaluate the short-term therapeutic effect of the three-part massotherapy on insomnia due to deficiency of both the heart and spleen. Methods: Two hundred cases were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, each consisting of 100 cases. Patients in the treatment group were treated with the three-part massotherapy, while those in the control group with oral administration of Guipi Wan (归脾丸 Pill for Invigorating the Spleen and Nourishing the Heart). The total clinical therapeutic effects, the total scores of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) of the treatment group were compared with those of the control group. Results: After the treatment, the total therapeutic effects, PSQI, SAS, and SDS of the two groups all showed significant improvement (P<0.01), and the scores of the treatment group were superior to those of the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: The three-part massotherapy has definite therapeutic effects on insomnia due to deficiency of both the heart and the spleen, which is safe and easy to operate, and worthy of popularization.     

Thirty Cases of Obsession Treated by Point-Stimulation and with Small Dose of Chlorimipramine

Objective: To investigate the clinical therapeutic effects of point-stimulation for obsession. Methods: Sixty cases of obsession were divided into two groups: a control group of 30 cases treated with chlorimipramine (Ch1), and a treatment group of 30 cases treated by point-stimulation (PS) plus chlorimipramine (PS Chl). The therapeutic effects and side-effect were evaluated according to the criteria set in Yale-Brown Obsession Scale (Y-BOCS), Hamilton's depression scale (HAMD), brief psychiatric rating scale (BPRS) and treatment emergent symptom scale (TESS). Results: The cure rate and markedly effective rate were respectively 26.7% and 56.6% in the control group, and 43.3% and 50% in the treatment group, suggesting that the therapeutic effect in the treatment group was better than that in the control group. The incidence of adverse side-effects was 73.33% in the control group and 46.67% in the treatment group, with a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: Point-stimulation plus small dose of chlorimipramine was superior to the simple chlorimipramine treatment, indicating that the combined method was more effective and safe for obsession with less side effects.     

Clinical Observation Tongqiao Huoxue Tang and Buyang Huanwu Tang for Treatment of Vascular Dementia——A report of 36 Cases

To study the effects of Tongqiao Huoxue Tang(通窍活血汤)and Buyang Huanwu Tang(补阳还五汤)onvascular dementia(VaD), 36 VaD patients in thetreatment group were treated with the two decoctions,which were compared with 28 cases in a controlgroup treated with Duxil. The patients in both groupswere treated for 2 months as a course of treatment.As a result, the total effective rate was 61.1% in thetreatment group and 51.1% in the control group withno significant difference (P>0.05) between the twogroups. However, in the treatment group, the totaleffective rate was 74.2% for patients with the     

Clinical Observation on Treatment of Ischemic Apoplexy by Electroacupuncture plus Acupoint-Injection

Objective: To observe the therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture plus acupoint-injection for ischemic apoplexy. Method: 78 cases of ischemic apoplexy were randomly divided into a treatment group of 39 cases treated by electroacupuncture plus acupoint-injection and a control group of 39 cases treated by electroacupuncture alone. Results: The neural functional defect score (NFDS) decreased while the functional independence mark (FIM) increased with obvious significant differences before and after treatment in both of the two groups. And there were very remarkable differences between the two groups in the changes of both NFDS and FIM after treatment (P<0.01), showing better results in the treatment group than that of the control group. Conclusion: Electroacupuncture plus acupoint-injection can promote the recovery of the neural function for the ischemic apoplexy patients and markedly enhance their daily living ability, with better effects than that in patients treated by electroacupuncture alone.     

Forty-six Cases of Acute Cerebral Infarction Treated with the Combined Use of Acupuncture and Drugs

Objective: To observe the clinical therapeutic effects of treatment for acute cerebral infarction with the combined use of acupuncture and drugs, and study the therapeutic mechanism. Methods: 88 cases of acute cerebral infarction were divided randomly into two groups, a treatment group of 46 cases treated with acupuncture, Danshen Zhushe Ye (丹参注射液 Saliva Injection) and routine western drugs and a control group of 42 cases treated simply with drugs. The therapeutic effects were evaluated based on the evaluation criteria for damage of the nerve function. Observation was also made on changes in the skull CT images, and in the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in serums, and levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) in serums. Results: After treatment for 15 days, the total effective rate of the treatment group reached 80.43%, while that of the control group was 61.90%, showing significant differences. The effective rate shown by the skull CT images of the treatment group was 51.61%, while that of the control group was 45.16%, showing no significant differences. But as compared with the control group, the activities of SOD and GSH-px in serums were significantly enhanced, and the levels of MDA and NO, and activity of NOS in serums were significantly decreased in the treatment group. Conclusion: The prompt acupuncture treatment of acute cerebral infarction can markedly raise the clinical therapeutic effects, improve the activity of SOD and GSH-px in serums, lower down the level of MDA in serum, and markedly decrease NO level and NOS activity in serums.     

A Multicentral Randomized Control Study on Clinical Acupuncture Treatment of Bell's Palsy

To confirm the clinical therapeutic effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on Bell's palsy.Methods:480 cases from 4 hospitals were enrolled for this study,among whom 439 cases completed thewhole course of the study.The patients were randomly divided into the following 3 groups,a controlgroup(treated with prednisone,vitamin Bl,vitamin B_(12)and dibazol),an acu-moxibustion group(treatedwith filiform needle plus moxibustion),and a basic treatment plus acu-moxibustion group(treated withoral medicine like those in the control group plus acupuncture,and with moxibustion like in theacu-moxibustion group).The whole treatment course lasted 4 weeks.The therapeutic effects wereevaluated according to the symptoms and signs,House-Brackmann grading scale and facial disabilityindexes(FDI).Results:All the 4 centers(hospitals)completed this study well,with no statisticallysignificant difference found among the 4 centers in therapeutic effects.The patients with differentconditions were well distributed in the 3 groups,thus the basic general,data were comparable(P>0.05).The therapeutic effects of the two treatment groups were better than the control group(respectivelyP<0.05 and P<0.01),and it was the best in the acu-moxibustion group(P<0.01).Conclusion:Acupuncture and moxibustion may exert definite therapeutic effects on Bell's palsy,better than that ofthe basic treatment group or the basic treatment plus acu-moxibustion group.     

Clinical Observation in 45 Cases of Hemorrhagic Apoplexy of the Acute Stage Treated by Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis

To explore the therapeutic effects of the method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasison hemorrhagic apoplexy of acute stage,45 cases were treated by the method and observed for theirconscious state and motor function,which were compared with 40 cases treated with regular western drugs.The results showed that the effective rate in the treated group was 82.2% and that in control group 60% witha significant difference(P<0.05) between the two groups.In the treated group,the scores of the consciousstate and the motor function after treatment were elevated dramatically(P<0.01),indicating a much bettereffect in the treated group than in the control group.     

Treatment of Reflux Laryngopharyngitis with Modified Banxia Xiexin Tang （Pinellia Decoction for Draining the Heart） ——A Report of 40 Cases

To evaluate the effect of modified Banxia Xiexin Tang （半夏泻心汤 Pinellia Decoction for Draining the Heart） in treatment of laryngopharyngitis caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease （GERD）. Methods： Forty patients in the treatment group were treated with modified Pinellia Decoction for Draining the Heart and 38 patients in the control group were treated with Jinsang Liyan Wan （金嗓利咽丸 Pills for a Good Voice by Relieving Sore-Throat）o The effects were evaluated by the improvement in symptoms and the parameters obtained in a grading system of gastroscopy and laryngoscopy. Results and Conclusion： The comparison of therapeutic effects on complication of laryngopharyngitis, GERD symptoms, and findings in gastroscope grading and laryngoscope （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01） demonstrated that the modified Pinellia Decoction for Draining the Heart was much more effective in treating laryngopahryngitis caused by gastroesophageal reflux.     

CLINICAL INVESTIGATION OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE AND PHARMACY IN TREATING RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS IN AIDS

Based on the difference in severity of the disease and complications, 80 cases of acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) accompanied with cough were divided into 2 groups: One treated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM group), including 58 cases and the other treated by Integrated Chinese and Western medicine (integrated group), 22 cases. The therapeutic results show that in the TCM group there were 18 cases (31.03%) with clinical cure of the respiratory tract infection, 7 cases with therapeutic effect (12.07%) and 33 cases without any effect (56.90%), for a total rate of 43.10% therapeutic effectiveness; while in the integrated group there were 6 cases with clinical cure (27.27%), 2 cases with therapeutic effect (9.09%) and 14 cases without any effect (63.64%), the total rate of therapeutic effectiveness being 36.36%, slightly lower than in the TCM group and possibly related to greater severity of the disease or complications.     

Tongqiao Huoxue Tang and Buyang Huanwu Tang for Treatment of Vascular Dementia -A report of 36 Cases

To study the effects of Tongqiao Huoxue Tang (通窍活血汤) and Buyang Huanwu Tang (补阳还五汤) onvascular dementia (VaD), 36 VaD patients in thetreatment group were treated with the two decoctions,which were compared with 28 cases in a controlgroup treated with Duxil.     

Clinical Observation on Cervical Spondylopathy of the Vertebroarterial Type Treated by Electro-acupuncture

Objective: To observe the clinical therapeutic effects of electro-acupuncture in the treatment of cervical spondylopathy of the vertebroarterial type. Methods: According to the consulting order, the patients were randomly divided into a treatment group (29 cases treated with electro-acupuncture), and a control group (28 cases treated with simple acupuncture). 20 treatments were given to patients in both groups. Results: The markedly effective rate of the treatment group was 75% and that of the control group was 61.54% (P<0.05). Conclusion: Electro-acupuncture has a better therapeutic effect than the simple acupuncture in the treatment of cervical spondylopathy of the vertebroarterial type.     

TREATMENT OF ADOLESCENT MYOPIA BY PRESSURE PLASTER OF SEMEN IMPATIENTIS ON OTOACUPOINTS

295 cases (424 eyes) of adolescent myopia were treated by pressure plaster of Semen Impatientis on otoacupoints with a cure rate of 44.3% and a total effective rate of 98.5%. 36 random cases (69 eyes) were compared with the same number of similar control cases. Findings were that the therapeutic effects of the pressure plaster group excelled significantly those of the control group.     

Clinical Observation on Therapeutic Effects of the Point-Penetrating Method in Acupuncture Treatment of Spastic Hemiparalysis Due to Cerebrovascular Disorders

Objective: To observe the therapeutic effects of different acupuncture methods for spastic hemiparalysis due to cerebrovascular disorders. Methods: 90 cases of spastic hemiparalysis after wind-stroke were randomly divided into a control group of 30 cases, a body acupuncture group of 30 cases and a point-penetrating acupuncture group of 30 cases. All the patients were given 4 courses of treatment, with 7 sessions constituting one therapeutic course and with a one-day interval between courses. The evaluations were made 3 times, i.e. once before treatment and once every 15 days during the treatment. Results: The therapeutic effects in the point-penetrating acupuncture group were obviously superior to those of both the control group and the body acupuncture group. Conclusion: The point-penetrating acupuncture is an effective therapy for treating spastic hemiparalysis due to cerebrovascular disorders.     

TREATMENT OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS WITH LIYI TANG -A Report of 50 Cases

Fifty cases of acute pancreatitis (AP) were treated with LIYI TANG (Decoction for AP) as the treatment group, and the other 50 cases of the disease with Western drugs as the control group. The results of one-week clinical observation showed that, in the treatment group, 43 cases were cured, 3 markedly effective, 2 improved and 2 ineffective; while in the control group, 32 cases were cured, 5 markedly effective, 4 improved, and 9 ineffective, showing a statistically significant difference in therapeutic effects between the two groups (P< 0.05).     

Jinger Moxibustion for Treatment of Cervical Vertigo——A Report of 40 Cases

In order to observe the therapeutic effects of jinger moxibustion for cervical vertigo,78 cases were randomlydivided into 2 groups,of whom 40 were treated with jinger moxibustion and 38 treated with acupuncture.Theresults showed a cure rate of 72.5% with a total effective rate of 97.5% in the jinger moxibustion group,while44.7% and 73.7% respectively in the acupuncture group.The comparisons between the two groups in the cure rateand the total effective rate showed significant differences(P<0.05).The conclusion:Jinger moxibustion has agood therapeutic effect for treating cervical vertigo,superior to that of the acupuncture treatment.     

CLINICAL STUDY ON 118 CASES OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS TREATED BY INTEGRATION OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE AND WESTERN MEDICINE

118 cases of ulcerative colitis were treated by integration of traditional Chinese andWestern medicine. Another 86 cases of ulcerative colitis were treated by simple westerndrugs as controls. The therapeutic effects for both groups were observed and comparedafter two therapeutic courses of 40 consecutive days. As a result, 39 cases were cured, 60cases improved and 19 cases failed, with a total effective rate of 84% in the treatmentgroup; in the control group, 15 cases were cured, 37 cases improved and 34 cases failed,with a total effective rate of 60.5%. Statistically, the difference was very significant(P<0.01). It can be concluded that treatment of ulcerative colitis by the integrated methodis superior to that by simple western drugs.     

Acupuncture for Treatment of Climacteric Syndrome——A Report of 35 Cases

To evaluate the effects of acupuncture for treatment of climacteric syndrome. Methods: The 65 cases in this series were randomly assigned to the acupuncture group (N=35) and the control group (N=30),with the former treated by acupuncture and the latter by medication respectively. The therapeutic effects were evaluated by means of the clinical outcome, improvement in the symptom scores and the regults of radioimmunoassays. Results: In the acupuncture group, 12 cases were cured, 16 cases markedly effective, and 6 cases improved, the total effective rate being as high as 97.14%. The decrease in the symptom scores, and especially the elevation of the decreased E2 level and the decrease of the increased FSH and LH levels,demonstrated that acupuncture therapy was superior to medication. Conclusion: Acupuncture for regulating the mental activities and reinforcing the kidney is an effective therapy for climacteric syndrome.     

Clinical Study on the Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture Treatment for 30 Cases of Diabetic Peripheral Neuritis

To study the mechanisms of wrist-ankle acupuncture for prevention and treatment of diabeticperipheral neuritis.Methods:Ninety cases of diabetic peripheral neuritis were randomly divided into 3groups,and treated respectively with wrist-ankle acupuncture,body-acupuncture,and the western routinemedical treatment,with 30 cases in each of the groups;and therapeutic effects and laboratory resultscompared.Results:It is proved that the therapeutic effects of the wrist-ankle acupuncture group and bodyacupuncture group were significantly superior to those of the control group,with no significant differencesbetween the former two groups.Conclusion:Wrist-ankle acupuncture has the actions of improving themetabolisms of blood sugar and blood-lipid,lowering down blood viscosity,and restoring the functions ofperipheral nerve cells,thus giving definite therapeutic effects for diabetic peripheral neuritis.