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Objective To investigate the effect of acupoint catgut embedding combined with Ziwu-Liuzhu theory based acupuncture on the clinical efficacy and sleep quality of depressive patients. Methods A total of 64 patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups, 32 in each group. The control group was treated with routine electro-acupuncture, while the observation group was treated with acupoint catgut embedding combined with Ziwu-Liuzhu theory based acupuncture. Both groups were treated for 8 weeks. Sleep quality was assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and depression was assessed by Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) to evaluate the clinical efficacy. Results After treatment, the HAMD score (11.3 ± 2.4 vs. 14.5 ± 2.6, t=4.986) and PSQI index (9.6 ± 2.3 vs. 11.8 ± 2.5, t=3.307) in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.01). The quality of life (12.9 ± 2.3 vs. 11.3 ± 2.5, t=2.598) and mental health score (13.5 ± 2.4 vs. 11.3 ± 2.6, t=3.413) of WHOQOL-BREF scale in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.01). The total effective rate was 93.8％ (30/32) in the observation group and 75.0％ (24/32) in the control group. There were significant differences between the two groups (χ2=4.246, P=0.038). Conclusions Acupoint catgut embedding combined with Ziwu-Liuzhu theory based acupuncture can effectively improve depressive state, sleep quality and quality of life in patients with depression, and the curative effect is better than conventional electro- acupuncture treatment.
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Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Na Zhi method (midnight-noon ebb-flow method) plus electroacupuncture in treating poststroke uninhibited neurogenic bladder.Method A total of 120 patients with uninhibited neurogenic bladder due to cerebrovascular diseases were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 60 cases in each group. The treatment group was intervened by Na Zhi method plus electroacupuncture; the control group was intervened by electroacupuncture. The intervention was conducted once a day, 30 min each time, for a total of 2 weeks. The daily voiding frequency index and maximum cystometric capacity (MCC) in the two groups were measured before and after the intervention, and the clinical efficacies were compared.Result The total effective rate and markedly effective rate were respectively 98.2% and 89.5% in the treatment group versus 93.1% and 72.4% in the control group. There was a significant difference in comparing the markedly effective rate between the two groups (P0.05); the daily voiding frequency index was significantly changed after the intervention in both groups (P0.05); the MCC was significantly changed after the intervention in both groups (P<0.01); the MCC of the treatment group was significantly different from that of the control group after the intervention (P<0.05).Conclusion Electroacupuncture can produce a significant efficacy in treating uninhibitedneurogenic bladder, while it can produce a more significant efficacy when combined withNa Zhi method.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy ofZi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia needling (acupuncture based on midnight-noon ebb-flow theory) in treating spastic hemiplegia after cerebral stroke by using surface electromyography (sEMG).Method Fifty-two patients with spastic hemiplegia due to cerebral stroke were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 26 cases each. The two groups were both intervened by conventional rehabilitation training. In addition, the treatment group was givenZi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia needling and the control group was given ordinary acupuncture. The two groups were treated once a day, 15 sessions as a course. The ambulation ability, muscle tension, neurological deficit score (NDS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale (FMA), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) were evaluated before the intervention and after 2 treatment courses, and the sEMG signals were also collected and analyzed.Result The Holden's Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) and Modified Ashworth Scale scores were significantly changed in the two groups after the intervention (P<0.01). After the intervention, the FAC and MAS scores in the treatment group were significantly different from those in the control group (P<0.05). The NDS, FMA and BBS scores were significantly changed in the two groups after the treatment (P<0.05). The NDS, FMA and BBS scores in the treatment group were significantly different from those in the control group after the treatment (P<0.05). Of the sEMG signals, H/M max in the treatment group was significantly different from that in the control group after the intervention (P<0.01).Zi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia needling with rehabilitation training can significantly mitigate the muscle tension and promote the activities of daily living in patients with spastic hemiplegia after cerebral stroke.
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Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture at acupoints selected byZi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia point-selection card invented by professor ZHOU Ming-xin method (midnight-noon ebb-flow) in improving lower-limb spastic hemiplegia after cerebral stroke.Method Eighty-four patients with lower-limb spastic hemiplegia after cerebral stroke were randomized into a treatment group, a control group, and a blank group by using random number table method, 28 cases in each group. The blank group was only given rehabilitation; the control group was treated with ordinary acupuncture in addition to rehabilitation; the treatment group was intervened by acupuncture at acupoints selected byZi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia method in addition to the intervention given to the control group. The Ashworth Scale, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in Barthel Index (BI) and simplified Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of lower-limb function were observed before and after the intervention. Result After the treatment, the simplified FMA scores were changed significantly in the three groups (P<0.01). After the treatment, the between-group differences in comparing the simplified FMA score were statistically significant (P<0.01), and the treatment group was superior to both the control group and blank group (P<0.01), while the difference between the control group and blank group was statistically insignificant (P>0.05). The ADL from BI and Ashworth scores were significantly changed after the treatment in the three groups (P<0.01,P<0.05). After the treatment, the between-group differences in comparing the ADL score and Ashworth grading were statistically significant (P<0.01), and the therapeutic efficacy was the best in the treatment group (P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture at acupoints selected byZi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia method plus ordinary acupuncture and rehabilitation is effective in improving muscular tension, enhancing lower-limb motor function and the quality of life; theZi Wu Liu Zhu point-selection card is easy-to-operate and has a high accuracy, thus suitable for application and promotion in clinic.
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Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture at acupoints selected byZi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia point-selection card invented by professor ZHOU Ming-xin method (midnight-noon ebb-flow) in improving lower-limb spastic hemiplegia after cerebral stroke.Method Eighty-four patients with lower-limb spastic hemiplegia after cerebral stroke were randomized into a treatment group, a control group, and a blank group by using random number table method, 28 cases in each group. The blank group was only given rehabilitation; the control group was treated with ordinary acupuncture in addition to rehabilitation; the treatment group was intervened by acupuncture at acupoints selected byZi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia method in addition to the intervention given to the control group. The Ashworth Scale, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in Barthel Index (BI) and simplified Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of lower-limb function were observed before and after the intervention. Result After the treatment, the simplified FMA scores were changed significantly in the three groups (P<0.01). After the treatment, the between-group differences in comparing the simplified FMA score were statistically significant (P<0.01), and the treatment group was superior to both the control group and blank group (P<0.01), while the difference between the control group and blank group was statistically insignificant (P>0.05). The ADL from BI and Ashworth scores were significantly changed after the treatment in the three groups (P<0.01,P<0.05). After the treatment, the between-group differences in comparing the ADL score and Ashworth grading were statistically significant (P<0.01), and the therapeutic efficacy was the best in the treatment group (P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture at acupoints selected byZi Wu Liu Zhu Na Jia method plus ordinary acupuncture and rehabilitation is effective in improving muscular tension, enhancing lower-limb motor function and the quality of life; theZi Wu Liu Zhu point-selection card is easy-to-operate and has a high accuracy, thus suitable for application and promotion in clinic.
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Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of umbilicus application withDa Huang (Rheum Officinale) during 5-7 a.m. in treating senile constipation after hip fracture.Method Fifty-nine elderly patients with constipation after hip fracture were randomized into a treatment group of 30 cases and a control group of 29 cases. The treatment group was intervened by umbilicus application withDa Huang (Rheum Officinale) during 5-7 a.m, while the control group was by umbilicus application withDa Huang (Rheum Officinale) at any time but avoiding 5-7 a.m. period. After a treatment course, the therapeutic efficacy was evaluated based on bowel movement frequency and shape of stool, and the two groups were compared with each other.Result The total effective rate and markedly-effective rate were respectively 93.3% and 70.0% in the treatment group versus 82.8% and 37.9% in the control group. The between-group difference in the total effective rate was statistically insignificant (P>0.05); there was a significant difference in comparing the markedly-effective rate between the two groups (P<0.01).Conclusion Umbilicus application withDa Huang (Rheum Officinale) during 5-7 a.m. is an effective method in treating senile constipation after hip fracture.
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Object: To show that increased and invigorated movement of qi and blood within the organism and their concentration in the diseased organ is crucial for acupuncture and limitations for acupuncture based upon Western medicine are not necessarily adequate.Methods: Symptom-related and chronoacupuncture were used within a five stages acupuncture beginning with needling of competent pair of confluent points and followed by Zi Wu Liu Zhu chronoacupuncture. Results: After 58 symptom-related acupuncture treatments the vision increased from 10 to 70 percent and remained stable. 18 months later one Zi Wu Liu Zhu chronoacupuncture was carried out following a needling concept of five stages. Within one hour the vision increased from 70 to 90 percent. Conclusions: Ophthalmologists should offer acupuncture to patients suffering from eye in-flammations and retina scars. Acupuncturists should use Zi Wu Liu Zhu and powerful acupoints and acupoint combinations in order to invigorate and to move qi and blood strongly. This case shows the effectiveness of acupuncture and chronoacupuncture in a case of retina scar caused by toxoplasmosis. Therefore, acupuncture treatment might be successfully applied in diseases where Western medicine cannot offer help.