Objective： To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture for persistent allergic rhinitis （PAR）. Methods： A total of 154 PAR patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 78 cases in the tre...Objective： To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture for persistent allergic rhinitis （PAR）. Methods： A total of 154 PAR patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 78 cases in the treatment group received acupuncture at meridian points, while 76 cases in the control group received acupuncture at non-meridian points. The treatment was done every other day, 3 times a week for a total 4 weeks. The total nasal symptom score （TNSS）, the total non-nasal symptom score （TNNSS） and the rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire （RO, LQ） were measured before the treatment and after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of treatment, as well as 1 month and 3 months after the treatment to compare the clinical effect between the two groups. Results： After 4 weeks of treatment, the total effective rate in the treatment group was 92.3%, versus 76.3% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference （P〈0.05）. Intra-group comparisons of TNSS, TNNSS and R0.L0. scores after 4 weeks of treatment showed statistically significant differences （all P〈0.05）. Between-group comparisons of TNSS, TNNSS and RQLQ score after 4 weeks of treatment and in follow-up visits showed statistically significant differences （all P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture is effective for PAR, and acupuncture at meridian points can produce a better effect than acupuncture at non-meridian points.展开更多
Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises in treating knee osteoarthritis（KOA）. Methods： Totally 108 eligible KOA patients were intervened by warm needling ...Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises in treating knee osteoarthritis（KOA）. Methods： Totally 108 eligible KOA patients were intervened by warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises. The warm needling moxibustion was given 3 times a week, successively for 4 weeks. The visual analogue scale（VAS） was adopted to evaluate the pain intensity of the knee joint. After 4-week treatment, the change of VAS score, range of motion（ROM） of knee, and Lysholm score were observed, and the clinical efficacy was also estimated. Results： After treatment, the VAS score dropped obviously, and the ROM and Lysholm score increased markedly; the total effective rate was 83.3%. Conclusion： Warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises is effective in treating KOA, as it can relieve the knee joint pain and improve the joint motion.展开更多
Objective： To observe the therapeutic effect of warm needling moxibustion for erectile dysfunction （ED）. Methods： A total of 46 eligible ED patients were randomized into a treatment group （n=24） and a control gr...Objective： To observe the therapeutic effect of warm needling moxibustion for erectile dysfunction （ED）. Methods： A total of 46 eligible ED patients were randomized into a treatment group （n=24） and a control group （n=22）. The treatment group was intervened by warm needling moxibustion while the control group by conventional acupuncture treatment, for a total of 4 courses. The therapeutic effect was evaluated by the international index of erectile function 5 （IIEF-5）. Results： After 4 courses of treatment, the overall effective rate was 91.3% in the treatment group （23 completed）, versus 75.0% in the control group （20 completed）, with a significant difference （P〈0.05）. After the treatment, the change of IIEF-5 score in the treatment group was significantly different from that in the control group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Warm needling moxibustion can produce a more significant efficacy than conventional acupuncture in the treatment of ED.展开更多
Breast cancer has the highest incidence rate among all women＇s malignant tumors worldwide.Surgery,radiotherapy and chemotherapy are three major treatments,while most patients showed adverse effects or complications d...Breast cancer has the highest incidence rate among all women＇s malignant tumors worldwide.Surgery,radiotherapy and chemotherapy are three major treatments,while most patients showed adverse effects or complications during or after the treatment,including lymphedema,gastrointestinal reactions and leukopenia,which cause severe impact on patients＇ recovery and quality of life.Moxibustion has been used and certified to alleviate adverse effects of surgery or chemoradiotherapy for breast cancer.We have summarized literatures in recent years and suggest more systematic research in the future for the underlying mechanism.展开更多
Objective:To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupoint application at different groups of acupoints in treating bronchial asthma in remission stage.Methods:A total of 120 patients with bronchial asthma in remission...Objective:To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupoint application at different groups of acupoints in treating bronchial asthma in remission stage.Methods:A total of 120 patients with bronchial asthma in remission stage were recruited and divided by the random number table method into acupoint application group 1,acupoint application group 2 and acupoint application group 3,with 40 cases in each group.In all the three groups,Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14)and Feishu(BL 13)were selected,with Dingchuan(EX-B 1)added in acupoint application group 1,Shenshu(BL 23)added in acupoint application group 2,and Gaohuang(BL 43)added in acupoint application group 3.Before intervention,one month and 3 months after intervention,clinical symptoms,peak expiratory flow(PEF)and forced expiratory volume in 1 second percentage of predicted value(FEV1%)of the three groups were observed,and their clinical efficacies were evaluated.Results:Comparing the therapeutic efficacy regarding traditional Chinese medicine symptoms and signs,after 1-month treatment,the total effective rate was 87.5%in acupoint application group 1,versus 62.5%in acupoint application group 2 and 55.0%in acupoint application group 3,and the between-group differences were statistically significant.After 3-month treatment,the total effective rate was 95.0%in acupoint application group 1,versus 70.0%in acupoint application group 2 and 65.0%in acupoint application group 3,and the between-group differences were statistically significant.After intervention,the three groups all showed significant improvements in pulmonary function with statistical significance;among the three groups,the improvement in acupoint application group 1 was more significant than that in the other two groups.Conclusion:Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14)and Feishu(BL 13)as basic prescription plus Dingchuan(EX-B 1)can improve symptoms of bronchial asthma in remission stage,and it works better in improving pulmonary function than the basic prescription plus Shenshu(BL 23)or Gaohuang(BL 43).展开更多
文摘Objective： To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture for persistent allergic rhinitis （PAR）. Methods： A total of 154 PAR patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 78 cases in the treatment group received acupuncture at meridian points, while 76 cases in the control group received acupuncture at non-meridian points. The treatment was done every other day, 3 times a week for a total 4 weeks. The total nasal symptom score （TNSS）, the total non-nasal symptom score （TNNSS） and the rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire （RO, LQ） were measured before the treatment and after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of treatment, as well as 1 month and 3 months after the treatment to compare the clinical effect between the two groups. Results： After 4 weeks of treatment, the total effective rate in the treatment group was 92.3%, versus 76.3% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference （P〈0.05）. Intra-group comparisons of TNSS, TNNSS and R0.L0. scores after 4 weeks of treatment showed statistically significant differences （all P〈0.05）. Between-group comparisons of TNSS, TNNSS and RQLQ score after 4 weeks of treatment and in follow-up visits showed statistically significant differences （all P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture is effective for PAR, and acupuncture at meridian points can produce a better effect than acupuncture at non-meridian points.
基金supported by the Third Construction Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Advantage Special Department(Special Disease)of ShanghaiTraditional Chinese Medicine Research Foundation Project of Shanghai Health Bureau(No.2010J007A)+1 种基金Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor Construction Project of YanJun-bai’s Academic Experience Work RoomShanghai Training and Construction Project of the Shortage Personnel of Traditional Chinese Medicine~~
文摘Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises in treating knee osteoarthritis（KOA）. Methods： Totally 108 eligible KOA patients were intervened by warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises. The warm needling moxibustion was given 3 times a week, successively for 4 weeks. The visual analogue scale（VAS） was adopted to evaluate the pain intensity of the knee joint. After 4-week treatment, the change of VAS score, range of motion（ROM） of knee, and Lysholm score were observed, and the clinical efficacy was also estimated. Results： After treatment, the VAS score dropped obviously, and the ROM and Lysholm score increased markedly; the total effective rate was 83.3%. Conclusion： Warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises is effective in treating KOA, as it can relieve the knee joint pain and improve the joint motion.
基金supported by Three-year Action Plan of Shanghai Chinese Medicine Development Academic Thoughts Inheritance Research for Yan's School of Suppurative Moxibustion,No.ZYSNXD-CC-HPGC-FC-011Academic Community Construction Project for Traditional Chinese Medicine Leading Personnel of Shanghai,No.ZY3-RCPY-1-1001The Medicine Leading Science and Technology Project of Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission~~
文摘Objective： To observe the therapeutic effect of warm needling moxibustion for erectile dysfunction （ED）. Methods： A total of 46 eligible ED patients were randomized into a treatment group （n=24） and a control group （n=22）. The treatment group was intervened by warm needling moxibustion while the control group by conventional acupuncture treatment, for a total of 4 courses. The therapeutic effect was evaluated by the international index of erectile function 5 （IIEF-5）. Results： After 4 courses of treatment, the overall effective rate was 91.3% in the treatment group （23 completed）, versus 75.0% in the control group （20 completed）, with a significant difference （P〈0.05）. After the treatment, the change of IIEF-5 score in the treatment group was significantly different from that in the control group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Warm needling moxibustion can produce a more significant efficacy than conventional acupuncture in the treatment of ED.
文摘Breast cancer has the highest incidence rate among all women＇s malignant tumors worldwide.Surgery,radiotherapy and chemotherapy are three major treatments,while most patients showed adverse effects or complications during or after the treatment,including lymphedema,gastrointestinal reactions and leukopenia,which cause severe impact on patients＇ recovery and quality of life.Moxibustion has been used and certified to alleviate adverse effects of surgery or chemoradiotherapy for breast cancer.We have summarized literatures in recent years and suggest more systematic research in the future for the underlying mechanism.
文摘Objective:To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupoint application at different groups of acupoints in treating bronchial asthma in remission stage.Methods:A total of 120 patients with bronchial asthma in remission stage were recruited and divided by the random number table method into acupoint application group 1,acupoint application group 2 and acupoint application group 3,with 40 cases in each group.In all the three groups,Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14)and Feishu(BL 13)were selected,with Dingchuan(EX-B 1)added in acupoint application group 1,Shenshu(BL 23)added in acupoint application group 2,and Gaohuang(BL 43)added in acupoint application group 3.Before intervention,one month and 3 months after intervention,clinical symptoms,peak expiratory flow(PEF)and forced expiratory volume in 1 second percentage of predicted value(FEV1%)of the three groups were observed,and their clinical efficacies were evaluated.Results:Comparing the therapeutic efficacy regarding traditional Chinese medicine symptoms and signs,after 1-month treatment,the total effective rate was 87.5%in acupoint application group 1,versus 62.5%in acupoint application group 2 and 55.0%in acupoint application group 3,and the between-group differences were statistically significant.After 3-month treatment,the total effective rate was 95.0%in acupoint application group 1,versus 70.0%in acupoint application group 2 and 65.0%in acupoint application group 3,and the between-group differences were statistically significant.After intervention,the three groups all showed significant improvements in pulmonary function with statistical significance;among the three groups,the improvement in acupoint application group 1 was more significant than that in the other two groups.Conclusion:Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14)and Feishu(BL 13)as basic prescription plus Dingchuan(EX-B 1)can improve symptoms of bronchial asthma in remission stage,and it works better in improving pulmonary function than the basic prescription plus Shenshu(BL 23)or Gaohuang(BL 43).
