Clinical outcomes after femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery with implantation of the tecnis symfony intraocular lens / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To evaluate the clinical outcomes in terms of vision across distances(near, intermediate and far), contrast sensitivity and subjective patient satisfaction after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery(FLACS)with implantation of an extended range of vision(ERV)intraocular lens(IOL).<p>METHODS: Forty patients(55 eyes)underwent bilateral or monocular FLACS with implantation of the ERV IOL Tecnis Symfony(Johnson & Johnson Vision)were enrolled. Uncorrected distance(UDVA), intermediate(UIVA)and near visual acuities(UNVA)were evaluated at 3mo after surgery, as well the defocus curve, contrast sensitivity, patient satisfaction and spectacle independence.<p>RESULTS:No severe complications occurred. All eyes showed a central position of the IOL in the capsular bag without tilting at 3mo after surgery. 3mo postoperative mean logMAR visual acuity at 5 m, 67 cm and 40 cm were -0.04 ±0.08, -0.17±0.22, 0.37±0.17, respectively. All patients obtained satisfactory UDVA and UIVA, as well as functional UNVA, meeting the needs of daily life. Spectacle independence rate was 94.55%. Contrast sensitivity results did not differ from those obtained with monofocal aspheric lenses. Likewise, no moderate and severe photic phenomena were reported. Mean patient satisfaction scores with distance, intermediate and near vision were 9.0, 9.0, and 7.0, respectively.<p>CONCLUSION: FLACS with implantation of the ERV IOL TECNIS Symfony provides a successful visual restoration at far, intermediate distance and a functional-range near vision acuity, with minimal level of disturbing photic phenomena, and high rates of spectacle independence and patient satisfaction.

Clinical observation on treatment of cerebral infarction-induced broca aphasia by Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy combined with language training / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe therapeutic effect of Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy on cerebral infarction-induced Broca aphasia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty cases were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The observation group were treated with Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy and language training, and the control group with simple language training. For the acupuncture treatment, Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Benshen (GB 13), Shenting (GV 24), Lianquan (CV 23), Xinshu (BL 15), Shentang (BL 44), Shendao (GV 11), Lingtao (HT 4) were selected and language training included training of phonatory organs in mouth, the mouth shape, sound, spoken language expression and practical exchange ability. They were treated for 5 therapeutic courses. Language examination was conducted once each before and after treatment with "Aphasia Battery of Chinese" (ABC method).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The therapeutic effect of Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy combined with language training was better than that of simple language training.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Tiaoshen Fuyin acupuncture therapy combined with language training can significantly improve language function and increase life quality in the patient of cerebral infarction-induced Broca aphasia.</p>

Advances of studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of spastic paralysis after stroke / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To introduce progresses of studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of spastic paralysis after stroke.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The literature about acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of spastic paralysis after stroke in recent ten years were reviewed from the clinical and mechanism studies and so on.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>A great number of clinical and mechanism studies have proved that acupuncture and moxibustion therapy can relieve spastic paralysis after stroke, with better therapeutic effect, no side-effects, flexible selection of acupoints and more methods, but clinical and mechanism studies still need further to be improved and raised.</p>

Observation on therapeutic effects of centro-square needling and triple needling on ankylosing spondylitis / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To probe therapeutic effects of centro-square needling and triple needling on ankylosing spondylitis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty cases of spondylitis were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group. The treatment group were treated with centro-square needling and triple needling, and the control group with routine acupuncture therapy, with motortherapy combined in the two groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Both the therapeutic methods were effective, but the therapeutic effect in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture combined with motortherapy has definite therapeutic effect on ankylosing spondylitis, with centro-square needling and triple needling having better therapeutic effect.</p>

Effect of acupuncture combined with training of the rehabilitation apparatus on upper limb motor function of patients with ischemic stroke / 中国康复理论与实践

@#ObjectiveTo explore the effect of acupuncture combined with training of the modified rehabilitation apparatus on upper limb motor function of patients with ischemic stroke.Methods86 patients with ischemic stroke were divided randomly into the treatment group ( treated by acupuncture combined with training of the rehabilitation apparatus) and the control group (treated by simple acupuncture). The upper limb motor function of two groups was evaluated by Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) before and after treatment.ResultsAfter 28 days treatment, scores of FMA of two groups were all raised significantly, but it was significantly greater for the treatment group than the control group (P<0.01).ConclusionIt is shown that acupuncture combined with training of the rehabilitation apparatus can improve the upper limb motor function and activity of daily living of patients with ischemic stroke.