Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion in 60 cases of Sjogren syndrome / 中国针灸
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
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(12): 101-102, 2005.
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em Chinês
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture on Sjogren syndrome.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Treatment group (n=60) were treated with acupuncture of clearing away dryness and toxic substance and removing obstruction in collaterals at Quze (PC 3), Taichong (LR 3), Xuehai (SP 10), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Taixi (KI 3), and the control group (n=60) with prednisone. Their therapeutic effects were compared.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The total effective rate was 73.3% in the treatment group and 56.7% in the control group with a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05); there was no reverse effect in the treatment group.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The needling method for clearing dryness and removing obstruction in collaterals is effective and safe for treatment of Sjogren syndrome.</p>
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Assunto principal:
Síndrome de Sjogren
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Pontos de Acupuntura
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Terapia por Acupuntura
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Acupuntura
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Moxibustão
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Ano de publicação:
2005
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