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Objective: To observe the clinical effects of Zhu Lian's type Ⅰ excitation needling technique for postpartum urinary retention. Methods: A total of 60 cases with postpartum urinary retention were recruited and divided randomly into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The control group was treated with routine acupuncture, and stimulated with sparse and dense wave of electric acupuncture for 15 min after arrival of needling sensation, and then the needles were taken out. The observation group was treated with Zhu Lian's type Ⅰ excitation needling technique, by inserting the needles with the quick inserting method, swift and temporary lifting and thrusting technique for shallow insertion for 5 times, by an in-and-out technique, without retaining the needles. Results: The total effective rate was 96.7% in the observation group and 83.3% in the control group. The difference in the total effective rate between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). After the treatment, the first urination time was shorter in the observation group than that in the control group, with a statistical significance (P<0.01). After the treatment, the volume of residual urine after the first urination was less in the observation group than that in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: Zhu Lian's type Ⅰ excitation needling technique can effectively promote the voluntary urination and bladder emptying in patients with postpartum urinary retention, and it takes effect faster.
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'Three-acupoint and Five-needle Method' is a summary of Prof. Shao Jing-ming's clinical experience in the treatment of asthma for years. It is used to alleviate asthma during seizure and to improve the pulmonary functions, strengthen the body constitution and prevent recurrence in the remission stage. This article introduces the theoretic source and basic principle, and concrete operating method, i.e. puncturing bilateral Feishu (BL 13), Dazhui (GV 14) and bilateral Fengmen (BL 12), and adding acupoints based upon pattern identification, in combination of moxibustion and cupping therapy for promoting the clinical application of this method.
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Objective:To observe the clinical effects of acupuncture and Tuina treatment for infantile chronic superficial gastritis.Methods:50 cases of patients were treated with acupuncture and Tuina.to observe the changes in the electrogastrograph before and after treatment.10 sessions made one course.The therapeutic effects were evaluated after three courses.Results:The differences in various indexes of the electrogastrograph before and after the treatments were statistically significant(P<0.01),almost normal,and the clinical symptoms were refieved or disappeared.Conclusion:Acupuncture and Tuina treatment can be used to relieve the clinical symptoms of infantile chronic superficial gastritis and noticeably improve the electrogastrograph of the patients.The electrogastrograph can be used to provide reference to the diagnosis of organic diseases like gastritis and also used in the basic and clinical study of gastric diseases.
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Objective:To analyze the mistakes in the application of tuina therapy in the rehabilitation of stroke,in order to elevate the clinical effects in the treatment of stroke by tuina.Methods:The issues are found out by searching and analyzing the relevant articles on tuina treatment of stroke.Results:In the tuina treatment of stroke,mistakes exist in the intervening time of the treatment,in the emphasis of tuina with negligence of rehabilitation,in the assessment of therapeutic effects,in the selection of the manual techniques and acupoints,and in the negligence of health education.Conclusion:In the tuina treatment of stroke,it is advisable to start treatment in the early stages,use the manual techniques in different phases,to cooperate with rehabilitation at the proper time and to emphasize health education,in order to avoid or reduce the occurrence of misuse syndrome,and eliminate the appearance of disuse syndrome,for displaying the unique advantage of tuina therapy fully and promoting the innovation and development of TCM rehabilitative techniques.
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Objective: To observe the clinical effects of acupuncture for relieving pain in delivery. Methods: 240 cases of parturients were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 120 cases in each group. The treatment was given by puncturing Kunlun (BL 60) immediately in the incubation period of labor course in the treatment group. The control group was treated by giving intermittent oxygen inhalation. Results: Pain was relieved obviously in the treatment group, with statistical significance compared with the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: Acupuncture at Kunlun (BL 60) can relieve delivery pain of parturients during the delivery process and is a feasible painless method for delivery.
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Objective: To assess the clinical effects of acupuncture treatment for primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: 80 cases of the patients were randomly divided into two groups by single blind to 40 cases in the acupuncture group were treated with acupuncture plus ginger-partitioned moxibustion. 40 cases in the medication group were treated with oral administration of Ibuprofen sustained release capsules. The therapeutic effects were observed after continuous treatment for 3 months. Results: The total effective rate was 85.0% in the acupuncture group and 70.0% in the medication group, with statistical significance in comparison of differences between the two groups (P<0.05) Conclusion: Acupuncture plus ginger-partitioned moxibustion is better than Ibuprofen sustained release capsules in treating dysmenorrhea.
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Objective:To observe the clinical effects of acupuncture treatment for gastroptosis.Methods:Forty-seven cases with gastroptosis were randomly divided into two groups.25 cases in the treatment group were treated by electroacupuncture plus ginger-partitioned moxibustion,and 22 cases in the control group were treated by single electroacupuncture.The therapeutic effects were observed after three courses of the treatments.Results:The curative rate was 56.0% and total effective rate was 92.0% in the treatment group,and the curative rate was 36.4% and total effective rate was 90.9% in the control group,with statistical significance in comparison of the curative rates between the two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:Electroacupuncture plus ginger-partitioned moxibustion is better than single electroacupuncture treatment for gastroptosis.
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Objective: To observe the therapeutic effects of needle warming moxibustion for chronic diarrhea. Methods: Two-hundred cases with chronic diarrhea were divided randomly into a treatment group and a control group. 100 cases in the treatment group were treated with needle warming moxibustion on specific acupoints. 100 cases in the control group were treated by oral administration of Smecta. Results: The therapeutic results showed cure in 52 cases, remarkable effect in 34 cases, improvement in 14 cases and the total effective rate in 100.0% in the treatment group, and cure in 5 cases, remarkable effect in 23 cases, improvement in 33 cases, failure in 39 cases and the total effective rate in 61.0% in the control group. The comparison of the total effective rate between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: The needle warming moxibustion on specific acupoints is better than oral administration of Smecta in the therapeutic effects.
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Objective:To observe the clinical effect of deep insertion at Tianshu(ST 25)for colonic slow transit constipation(STC).Methods:120 cases of STC patients were randomly divided,60 cases in a deep insertion group,30 cases in an electroacupuncture group and 30 cases in a medication group by 2:1:1 ratio.The deep insertion group was treated with deep insertion at Tianshu(ST 25).The electroacupuncture group was treated with routine insertion at Tianshu(ST 25).The medication group was treated with oral administration of Lactulose oral liquid.The first voluntary defecation time,and constipation scores before the treatment,four weeks after the treatment and relevant scores of clinical symptoms were assessed in the three groups of the patients.Results:The scores of the clinical symptoms in improvement of constipation were better in the deep insertion group than in the electroacupuncture group and medication group,with differences in statistical significance(P<0.01).The unsuccessful numbers in the improvement of defecation and abdominal pain were also better in the deep insertion group than in the other two groups,and better in instant effect in the deep insertion.Conclusion:The improvement of STC clinical symptoms was better by deep insertion at Tianshu(ST 25)than by medication and routine acupuncture method at Tianshu(ST 25).
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Objective: To observe the influence of acupoint application therapy on serum eosinophilic granulocyte cationic protein (ECP), 6 keto prostaglandin F 1 (6-keto-PGF 1) and thromboxane B2 (TXB2). Methods: 300 cases of asthma out-patients in a remission period were divided into a treatment group (150 cases) and a control group (150 cases). The control group was given the basic treatment, and the treatment group was given external application on the acupoints in July and December every year, as well as the basic treatment of the control group, with continuous treatment for 2 years as one course. ECP, 6-keto-PGF 1, and TXB2 were checked every year in the patients of the two groups, and an Asthma Control Test Table was filled in for comparative analysis. Results: After the external application on the acupoints, the frequency of seizures, dyspnea and frequency of medication administration of the patients had been more reduced than those in the control group, indicating that the levels of ECP in inflammation of air passage and of 6-eto-GF 1 and TXB2 were obviously improved (P＜0.05). Conclusion: The herbal application on the acupoints is effective and positively influential to the improvement of the symptoms in the asthma patients and to ECP, 6-keto-PGF 1, and TXB2 remarkably.
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Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture on depression and defects of neurological functions in the patients with post-stroke depression. Methods: 90 cases of the apoplectic patients confirmed clinically by CT or MRI were selected and divided randomly into three groups by digital table, 30 cases in each group. All three groups of the patients were treated for wind stroke, with electric stimulation added for the acupuncture group,Fluoxetine added for medication group, and placebo added for control group, continuously for 60 d. Results: Compared to the control group, the scores in Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) and Modified Edinburgh-Scandinavia Stroke Scale (MESSS) decreased in the electroacupuncture group and medication group, and the scores in Barthel index increased (P＜0.05). The general therapeutic effects were better in the electroacupuncture group and medication group than in the control group, and the general therapeutic effects were similar in the electroacupuncture group and medication group. Conclusion: Eiectroacupuncture can improve depressive behavior and promote rehabilitation of the nervous functions.
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Objective: To explore the best method to treat post-stroke depression. Methods:60 Cases of the patients with post-stroke depression were selected and divided randomly into the two groups, 30 cases in each group. The treatment group was treated by scalp acupuncture plus body acupuncture, and the control group was treated by oral administration of Fluoxetine. The therapeutic effects were assessed after 30 d of the treatments. Results: The total effective rate was 90.0% in the treatment group, with average effective time of 5 d, and was 80.0% in the control group, with average effective time of 15 d. The comparison of the total effective rates between the two groups was not significant statistically (P＞0.05). But the comparison of the average effective time was significant statistically (P＜0.05). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect is positive in the treatment of post-stroke depression by scalp acupuncture plus body acupuncture, similar to the therapeutic effect of Fluoxetine, but faster in the effective time.
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Objective: To observe the clinical effects of acupoint application therapy for asthmatic diseases in the hottest of summer days. Methods: 500 cases of patients with asthmatic diseases were treated by applying a herbal drug on the acupoints in the hottest summer days, namely herbal cake stuck on the acupoint with a piece of plaster, for 6 h every time, once respectively in the first, second and third period of the hottest summer days. Six months after the last session, the clinical effects were assessed by questionnaire. Results: In 500 cases of the patients, the results showed a remarkable effect in 267 cases, improvement in 182 cases, failure in 51 cases and the effective rate was 89.9%. Conclusion: The therapeutic effects are positive in the application of a herbal drug on an acupoint for asthmatic diseases. This method is convenient and needs to be popularized clinically.
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Objective: To observe the influence of mild moxibustion by different intervals on the therapeutic effect of the patients with primary hyperlipidemia. Methods: 63 cases of patients were randomly divided into Group A (32 cases) and Group B (31 cases). In both groups, mild moxibustion was applied bilaterally to Zusanli (ST 36). The treatment was given once a day for group A and once every other day for group B. The therapeutic effects of the two groups were summarized after twelve weeks. Results: The two groups are remarkably significant in reducing total cholesterol (TC)(P＜0.001), and also remarkably significant in reducing triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterin (LDL-C) and in elevating high density lipoprotein cholesterin (HDL-C) (P＜0.05); and not evident in improving apolipotroten (ApoAI), apoliporotein B (ApoB), and lipoprotein a[Lp (a)];however ApoAI showed an obvious tendency to rise, and ApoB and Lp (a) showed an tendency to decrease. There is no statistic significance in comparison between the groups. Conclusion: Mild moxibustion for primary hyperlipidemia can be applied by a plan of one treatment every other day.
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Objective:To observe the clinical therapeutic effects of warm needling moxibustion for seasonal allergic rhinitis.Methods:One hundred and eighty cases of the patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis were randomly divided into two groups,90 cases in the warm needling group,treated by acupuncture plus warm needling moxibustion,and 90 cases in the acupuncture group,treated by acupuncture only,to observe the therapeutic effects after one course of the treatments.Results:The total effective rate was 95.6% in the warm needling group and 85.6% in the acupuncture group,with significant statistical difference in comparison between the two groups.Conclusion:The total effective rate of the warm needling moxibustion is better than that of the acupuncture treatment in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
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Objective:To explore the functional mechanism of moxibustion and its enlightenment to the design and manufacture of moxibustion apparatus.Methods:The functional mechanism of moxibustion is explored from its pharmaceutical properties,warming stimulation,spectrum,radiation features,and penetrating effects of moxa products.Result:The mechanism of moxibustion is a combined action of moxa'medicinal properties,warming effect and non-thermal effect.Conclusion:It is necessary to combine with the functional mechanism to design and manufacture moxibustion apparatus.
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Objective: To observe the clinical effect of puncturing Back-Shu points in treating chronic fatigue syndrome. Methods: Twenty-two subjects were recruited and treated by puncturing corresponding Back-Shu points based on syndrome differentiation. The short-form General Health Survey (MOSSF GHS) and the Chalder Questionnaires for Fatigue were adopted for evaluating the therapeutic effects. Results: Of the 22 patients, 4 cases showed a marked effect, 11 got effect, 7 got failure, and the total effective rate was 68.2%. Conclusion: Puncturing Back-Shu points is effective in relieving the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and enhancing the patients' health standard.
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Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture plus LONG's manual manipulations on the functional improvement of the patients with lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion. Methods: 60 cases of the patients were randomly divided into a observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with acupuncture plus LONG's manual manipulations, and the control group was treated with single acupuncture. The functions of the lumber vertebrae were processed in accordance with the assessment system of Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA), and the therapeutic effects were assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results: After the treatments, the differences in JOA and improvement indexes were statistically significant (P＜0.05) between the two groups. VAS was decreased much remarkably in the observation group (P＜0.01) than before the treatments and decreased remarkably in the control group (P＜0.05) than before the treatments. There was a remarkable difference in VAS between the two groups after the treatments (P＜0.05).Conclusion: Acupuncture plus LONG's manual manipulations are better than single acupuncture in improving the functions of the patients with lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion.
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Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of warm needling method for knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Three hundred cases were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 150 cases respectively in each group. The treatment group was treated by warm needling method, and the control group was treated by simple acupuncture. Their therapeutic effects were compared after 20 sessions of treatments. Results: The effective rate was 94.0% in the treatment group and 86.0% in the control group, with a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect is better in the warm needling group than in the control group in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
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Objective:There is a better therapeutic effect in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by moxibustion,doing a literature review to explore the mechanism in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by moxibustion.Methods:The literature on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the recent ten years were categorized and analyzed.Results and Conclusion:Mainly by its anti-inflammatory and immune effects,moxibustion therapy can be supposed to improve immune functions,inhibit the secretion of the synovial cells factors in the joints,control the proliferation of the synovial cells,and induce apoptosis of the synovial cells in the synovitis,and promote the apoptosis of the fibroblast,so as to play a therapeutic role in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.The therapeutic effect ia obtained by the comprehensive effect created from integration between the physical factors and herbal factors in burning moxa wool and the special functions of the acupoints and meridians.