Therapeutic observation on heat-sensitive moxibustion plus acupoint injection for ankylosing spondylitis

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus acupoint injection in treating ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Methods: Totally 116 subjects with AS were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 58 each. The treatment group was intervened by heat-sensitive moxibustion plus acupoint injection, and the control was by oral medication. Therapeutic efficacy was evaluated after 3 treatment courses. Results: The markedly effective rate was 38.9% and the total effective rate was 96.6% in the treatment group versus 11.9% and 67.8% in the control group. The markedly effective rate and total effective rate in the treatment group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Heat-sensitive moxibustion combining with acupoint injection has better therapeutic efficacy than oral medication in treating AS, and it’s easy-to-operate without adverse reactions.     

Clinical observation on treatment of chronic eczema with acupuncture plus acupoint injection therapy

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of acupuncture combined with acupoint injection therapy in treating chronic eczema. Methods： Seventy patients were randomly divided into two groups. Thirty-six cases in the treatment group were treated with acupuncture, acupoint injection therapy and tapping with plum-blossom needle, while 34 cases in the control group were treated with oral administration of Loratadine plus topical application of Halometasone Cream. Results： After a three-week treatment, the curative and remarkable effective rate and the total effective rate were respectively 80.6% and 97.2% in the treatment group, versus 47.1% and 79.4% in the control group. The differences in the curative and remarkable effective rate and total effective rate between the two groups were statistically significant （all P〈O.05）. No obvious adverse reaction appeared in the two groups during the treatment. Conclusion： Acupuncture plus acupoint injection therapy is effective for chronic eczema with high in safety.     

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.     

捏脊加穴位贴敷治疗脾虚型小儿脑瘫的疗效观察

目的:观察捏脊加穴位贴敷治疗脾虚型小儿脑瘫的临床疗效.方法:将70例脾虚型脑瘫患儿随机分为治疗组和对照组,治疗组在采用综合康复疗法的基础上加用捏脊及穴位敷贴,对照组仅采用综合康复疗法.每天治疗1次,20 d为1个疗程,共观察3个疗程.结果:治疗组临床症状总有效率77.1％,对照组为39.9％;治疗组康复疗效总有效率为74.3％,对照组为48.6％.治疗组有效率均明显优于对照组,具有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论:捏脊加穴位敷贴治疗脾虚型脑瘫患儿的效果明显,值得临床推广应用.     

Treatment and prevention of 100 cases with allergic rhinitis by acupoint sticking therapy

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of acupoint sticking therapy in the three ten-day periods in summer and three nine-day periods in winter. Methods： Herbal medicines were prepared into crude herbal powder and made into paste with ginger juice, and were respectively applied to the corresponding acupoints in the three ten-day periods in summer and three nine-day periods in winter. Results： The results showed 45 cases were cured, 50 cases were improved, and 5 cases failed out of 100 cases, with the total effective rate of 95%. Conclusion： The acupoint sticking therapy for the treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis is simple in method, remarkable in effects, acceptable to the patients, and is worthy of clinical popularization.     

Therapeutic Observation on Combined Acupuncture and Medication for Recurrent Facial Dermatitis简

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint injection plus medication in treating recurrent facial dermatitis（RFD）. Methods： Fifty-eight patients with RFD were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 29 in each. The treatment group was intervened by acupoint injection with BCG-PSN plus oral administration of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride, and the control group was by Fexofenadine Hydrochloride only. The clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups, and a follow-up study was conducted to investigate the recurrence rate. Results： The total effective rate was 96.6% in the treatment group versus 65.5% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant（P〈0.01）. Of the cured and improved patients in the treatment group, the recurrence rates were 10.7%, 25.0%, and 32.1% respectively 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after treatment, versus 31.6%, 36.8%, and 73.7% in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Acupoint injection plus medication is an effective method in treating RFD.     

Clinical observation on electroacupuncture for post-stroke flaccid paralysis

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) in treating post-stroke flaccid paralysis. Methods:Forty patients with post-stroke flaccid paralysis were randomized by the random number table into a treatment group and a control group, 20 cases in each. The treatment group was intervened by acupuncture at Jiquan (HT 1), Tianquan (PC 2), Ququan (LR 8), Yinlingquan (SP 9), and Yongquan (KI 1), and the control group was treated by acupuncture with conventional acupoint selection. Barthel index (BI) was adopted for evaluating the activities of daily living (ADL), and therapeutic efficacy was analyzed. Results:The two groups both had marked increases of BI score after treatment. Compared to the control group after 1 treatment course and 2 treatment courses respectively, the treatment group had significant differences in BI score (P<0.01). The total effective rate was 100.0% in the treatment group versus 90.0% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.01). Conclusion:EA at Jiquan (HT 1), Tianquan (PC 2), Ququan (LR 8), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Yongquan (KI 1) is an effective approach in treating post-stroke flaccid paralysis.     

穴位注射配合穴位贴敷治疗变应性鼻炎临床观察

目的评估穴位注射配合穴位贴敷治疗变应性鼻炎的临床疗效。方法将539例中、重度变应性鼻炎患者随机分为两组,治疗组283例,对照组256例。治疗组于三伏天行穴位注射配合穴位贴敷治疗;对照组予布地奈德鼻喷剂喷鼻,同时口服氯雷地定片(开瑞坦)。连续治疗3年,随访1年。结果治疗组治愈45例,好转198例,治愈率为15.9%;对照组治愈1例,好转241例,治愈率为0.4%。治疗组治疗前后症状、体征积分及血清中IgE含量比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05),组间比较差异也有统计学意义(P0.01)。结论穴位注射配合穴位贴敷治疗变应性鼻炎治愈率高于激素联合抗组胺药治疗,且对患者症状、体征及血清IgE改善更明显。     

Clinical observation on acupoint sticking therapy for lumbar intervertebral disc hernination

Objective:To observe the clinical effects of acupoint sticking therapy for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Methods:Seventy patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation were randomly divided into two groups by the visit order, 35 cases in each group. The treatment group was treated with acupoint sticking therapy and the control group was treated with tuina. After treatment, the clinical effects, pain integral and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores were compared between the two groups. Results:The total effective rate, pain integral and improvement of JOA scores were better in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion:Acupoint sticking therapy is affirmative in the therapeutic effects and better than tuina treatment for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.     

Clinical observation on acupuncture treatment for cerebral infarction sequela

Objective:To observe the clinical effects of the warm-dredging needling method for cerebral infarction sequela.Methods:Sixty patients with cerebral infarction sequela in conformity with the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,30 cases in each group.The control group was given the basic treatment of Western medicine.The treatment group was added with acupuncture treatment based upon the treatment of Western medicine.The neurological defects of the patients were assessed before and after the treatments by National Institute of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS).Results:The remarkable curative rate was 83.3%and the total effective rate was 93.3%in the treatment group,versus 56.7%and 70.0%in the control group,with statistical differences in the remarkable curative rate and the total effective rate between the two groups(P<0.05).After the treatment,NIHSS scores decreased in both groups(P<0.01 or P<0.05),and the difference was statistical significant between the two groups(P<0.01).Conclusion:The warm-dredging needling method was better than single treatment of Western medicine in the treatment of cerebral infarction sequela.     

针灸治疗强直性脊柱炎临床观察(英文)

目的:比较不同针灸疗法治疗强直性脊柱炎的临床疗效差异。方法:将60例符合诊断标准的强直性脊柱炎患者随机分为观察组(30例)和对照组(30例)。观察组予温针疗法,对照组予电针治疗。治疗结束对两组进行疗效比较。结果:观察组治愈率为40.0%,总有效率为96.7%;对照组治愈率为10.0%,总有效率为76.7%。两组疗效比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:针灸治疗强直性脊柱炎时温针疗效明显优于电针。     

拔罐配合敷贴治疗过敏性鼻炎90例

目的观察拔罐配合穴位敷帖法治疗过敏性鼻炎的疗效。方法运用拔罐配合穴位敷贴的方法治疗过敏性鼻炎患者90例。7日1次,3次为1个疗程,连续观察3个疗程。结果治疗组疗效显著优于对照组,治疗组近期总有效率为95.6%,远期总有效率为78.9%。结论拔罐配合穴位敷帖法,对于过敏性鼻炎患者有着较好的疗效。     

穴位注射治疗中风后吞咽障碍疗效观察(英文)

目的:观察穴位注射治疗脑卒中后吞咽障碍的临床疗效。方法:将80例脑卒中后吞咽障碍患者随机分入治疗组和对照组,每组40例,治疗组在西医常规治疗基础上进行穴位注射治疗,对照组接受西医常规治疗,并对两组的治疗结果比较分析。结果:两组患者治疗后症状与体征积分均有好转。洼田氏饮水试验疗效比较,治疗组优于对照组(P<0.01)。结论:穴位注射治疗脑卒中后吞咽障碍有很好的疗效。     

Clinical study on electroacupuncture plus interferential current therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture plus interferential current therapy （ICT） in treating chronic fatigue syndrome （CFS）, and to explore the mechanism. Methods： Sixty eligible CFS patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by electroacupuncture plus ICT, while the control group was by electroacupuncture alone. The therapeutic efficacies were evaluated after 2 treatment courses and compared between the two groups. Results： The recovery rate and total effective rate were respectively 43.3% and 93.3% in the treatment group, versus 20.0% and 80.0% in the control group. There were significant differences in comparing the recovery rate and total effective rate between the two groups （P〈0.05）, showing that the recovery rate and total effective rate in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group. Conclusion： Electroacupuncture plus ICT can produce a remarkable efficacy in treating CFS.     

Clinical study on acupoint injection for primary osteoporosis

Objective:To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupoint injection in treating primary osteoporosis. Methods:A hundred and fourteen eligible subjects were randomized at 2:1 into two groups. Seventy-six subjects in the observation group were intervened by acupoint injection, and 38 subjects in the control group were intervened by oral medication. Symptom and signs scores were observed before and after treatment. A two-year follow-up study was conducted to compare the long-term therapeutic efficacy between the two groups. Results:The recovery and markedly effective rate was 68.4% in the observation group versus 47.4% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). During the 2-year follow up study, 5 subjects in the observation group and 8 in the control group had new fracture, occupying 6.6% and 21.1% respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion:In treating primary osteoporosis, acupoint injection has better short and long term therapeutic efficacies compared to oral medication, and it’s convenient with high security evaluation.     

Acupoint Sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with Ginger-preparedBan Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae） for Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Amifostine

Objective： To observe the treatment effect of acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-preparedBan Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae） on nausea and vomiting induced by Amifostine for myelodysplastic syndromes （MDS）. Methods： Totally 124 eligible subjects intervened by Amifostine were randomized into 2 groups by the visiting order,an observation group and a control group,62 in each group. The control group was intervened by conventional treatment, while the observation group was by acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-preparedBan Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae） in addition to the same conventional treatment. The occurrence rate of nausea and vomiting in the two groups were observed. Results： After intervention, the occurrence rate of nausea and vomiting in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group （P＆lt;0.01）. Conclusion： Acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-prepared Ban Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae）can produce a content effect on nausea and vomiting induced by Amifostine for MDS.     

Clinical observation on aligned needling in treating idiopathic blepharospasm

Objective

To observe the clinical effect of aligned needling method in treating idiopathic blepharospasm.

Methods

Seventy-eight patients with idiopathic blepharospasm were randomized into two groups. Forty-six cases in the treatment group were treated with aligned needling method applied to orbicularis oculi muscles; 32 cases in the control group were treated with anticonvulsants. Therapeutic effects were compared after 3 treatment courses.

Results

The total effective rate was 93.5% in the treatment group versus 75.0% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).

Conclusion

Aligned needling method applied to orbicularis oculi muscle has better therapeutic effect than anticonvulsants in treating blepharospasm.     

Treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with herb-partitioned moxibustion plus ultra-short wave

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of herb-partitioned moxibustion plus ultra-short wave for primary dysmenorrhea （PD）. Methods： One hundred and thirty patients with PD were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 65 cases in each group. Patients in the treatment group were treated with herb-partitioned moxibustion plus ultra-short wave, while patients in the control group were treated with oral administration of Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules. After completing three courses of treatments, the clinical effects were evaluated by professional researchers. Results： The recovery rate of the treatment group was 58.5%, and the total effective rater was 98.5%; versus 24.6% and 81.5% in the control group. The between-group differences were statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Herb-partitioned moxibustion plus ultra-short wave is an easy-to-operate and effective therapy for PD.     

Warm needling at Back-Shu acupoints for melasma in women

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of warm needling at the Back- Shu acupoints for melasma in women. Methods： A total of 100 cases who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into a treatment group of 52 cases and a control group of 48 cases. Cases in the treatment group were treated with warm needling at the Back-Shu acupoints, whereas cases in the control group were treated with conventional acupuncture therapy. The therapeutic efficacies were then evaluated after three courses of treatment. Results： The total effective rate in the treatment group was 96.2%, versus 85.4% in the control group, showing a statistical difference （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Warm needling at the Back-Shu acupoints works well for melasma in women.     

鼻三针配合穴位贴敷治疗变应性鼻炎疗效观察

目的观察鼻三针配合穴位贴敷治疗变应性鼻炎的临床疗效。方法将62例患者随机分为治疗组和对照组。治疗组采用鼻三针配合穴位贴敷;对照组口服西替利嗪片。结果随访6个月,治疗组总有效率为78.1%,对照组总有效率为46.7%。两组相比差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）,治疗组总有效率优于对照组。结论鼻三针配合穴位贴敷治疗变应性鼻炎总有效率优于药物治疗。