Buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy for scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective

To observe the clinical efficacy of buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP).

Methods

Sixty-three SP patients were intervened by buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy. The treatment was given once every day, 5 sessions as a course, with a 2-3 d interval between two courses. The therapeutic efficacy was observed after 3 courses of treatment.

Results

Thirty-five patients were recovered, 23 cases were improved, while 5 cases showed ineffective, and the total effective rate was 92.1%.

Conclusion

Buccal acupuncture plus exercise therapy can produce a significant efficacy in treating SP, and thus is worth promotion in clinic.

     

Electroacupuncture therapy for ophthalmoplegia: a case series

Objective

To probe the effective therapy for electroacupuncture treatment of ophthalmoplegia.

推拿结合温针治疗腰椎间盘突出症临床观察

目的:观察推拿结合温针治疗腰椎间盘突出症的疗效.方法:将90例腰椎间盘突出症患者随机分为两组,观察组45例,采用推拿结合温针治疗;对照组45例,采用单纯推拿治疗.结果:观察组的总有效率为88.9％,对照组的总有效率为75.6％,两组总有效率具有统计学差异(P＜0.01).结论:推拿结合温针治疗腰椎间盘突出症疗效优于单纯推拿手法治疗.     

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。     

Clinical observation on acupoint pressure therapy plus electroacupuncture for post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis

Objective

To investigate the clinical efficacy of Zhang’s acupoint pressure therapy plus electroacupuncture (EA) in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis.

Methods

A total of 98 eligible patients with post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis were divided into group A and B by the random number table, 49 cases in each group. Group A was intervened by Zhang’s acupoint pressure therapy plus EA; group B was given medicinal fumigation. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared.

Results

The markedly effective rate of group A was significantly higher than that of group B.

Conclusion

Zhang’s acupoint pressure therapy plus EA can produce a satisfactory clinical efficacy in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis, and is worth promotion.

     

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.     

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.     

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。     

Therapeutic efficacy observation on combining auricular and routine acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis in acute stage

Objective

To investigate the clinical efficacy of combining auricular and routine acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis in acute stage.

Methods

A total of 60 eligible cases were randomly allocated into a treatment group (n=30) and a control group (n=30). Cases in treatment group received auricular and routine acupuncture, whereas cases in the control group received routine acupuncture alone. Both groups were treated for 10 d.

Results

The recovery rate was 73.3% in the treatment group and 53.3% in the control group, showing a statistical difference (P<0.05).

Conclusion

Combining auricular and routine acupuncture is effective for peripheral facial paralysis in acute stage and has a better effect than routine acupuncture.

     

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.     

Therapeutic observation on tuina plus electroacupuncture for lateral humeral epicondylitis

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of tuina combined with electroacupuncture（EA） in treating lateral humeral epicondylitis. Methods： Totally 118 patients were randomly allocated into a treatment group and a control group, 59 cases in each. The patients in the treatment group were treated with tuina combined with EA treatment, while those in the control group were treated by EA alone. Clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared after the treatment. Results： The total effective rate was 93.2% in the treatment group, versus 84.7% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Tuina combined with EA treatment for lateral humeral epicondylitis has a significant effect.     

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.

     

Clinical study on electroacupuncture for perimenopausal insomnia

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating perimenopausal insomnia. Methods： Seventy eligible subjects were randomized into two groups, 38 subjects in the treatment group were intervened by electroacupuncture, 30 min each session; 32 subjects in the control group were intervened by Alprazolam, 0.4 mg each time before sleep. Athens insomnia scale （AIS） was adopted to evaluate sleep quality. Results： The therapeutic efficacy in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Electroacupuncture efficacy in treating perimenopausal can produce a content therapeutic nsomnia.     

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.

Warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises for knee osteoarthritis

Objective

To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Methods

Totally 108 eligible KOA patients were intervened by warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises. The warm needling moxibustion was given 3 times a week, successively for 4 weeks. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was adopted to evaluate the pain intensity of the knee joint. After 4-week treatment, the change of VAS score, range of motion (ROM) of knee, and Lysholm score were observed, and the clinical efficacy was also estimated.

Results

After treatment, the VAS score dropped obviously, and the ROM and Lysholm score increased markedly; the total effective rate was 83.3%.

Conclusion

Warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises is effective in treating KOA, as it can relieve the knee joint pain and improve the joint motion.

     

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.     

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.