Effect of acupuncture at Sifeng (EX-UE 10) on serum leptin in the child of anorexia / 中国针灸
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
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(12): 801-803, 2007.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-262081
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe effect of acupuncture at Sifeng (EX-UE 10) on serum leptin level in the child of anorexia, so as to reveal relation between changes of blood leptin level and anorexia of child.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty-two cases were randomly divided into 3 groups. The treatment group A (n = 15) were treated with acupuncture at Sifeng (EX-UE 10), once each week, 3 consecutive sessions constituting one course; the treatment group B (n = 15) were treated with acupuncture at Sifeng (EX-UE 10), once two weeks, 3 consecutive sessions constituting one course; the medication group (n = 12) were treated with oral administration of Lactein tablets, 1 - 2 tablets each time, 3 times each day, 4 weeks constituting one course.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The effective rate was 93.3% in the treatment group A and 93.3% in the treatment group B, which were higher than that in the medication group, with a very significant differences (P < 0.01); after treatment, the serum leptin levels in the 3 groups had very significant changes (P < 0.01); the improvement of serum leptin levels in the treatment group A and B were better than that in the medication group (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture at Sifeng (EX-UE 10) can promote secretion of serum leptin in the child of anorexia, and improve anorexia.</p>
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Main subject:
Therapeutics
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Blood
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Anorexia
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Acupuncture Points
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Leptin
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Methods
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Year:
2007
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Article
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