CLINICAL APPLICATION OF AURICULAR-PLASTER THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF GASTROPTOSIS

In the present study, 100 patients suffering from gastroptosis were randomly dividedinto auricular-plaster group and acupuncture group. The effective rates of the two groups were bothabove 90% and no statistically significant difference in the rates was found between these groups (P】0. 05). It indicates that auricular-plaster and acupuncture, though they are different from each otherin methodology, are both effective in the treatment of gastroptosis.

Advances in Acupuncture and its Associated Therapies for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Obesity type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease in clinical practice,and its prevalence is increasing rapidly with the aging of the population and changes in lifestyle.Acupuncture,as a distinctive therapy,has its unique advantages in the treatment of obesity type 2 diabetes and has an irreplaceable role in a variety of treatment methods.The author organized the literature on acupuncture and its related therapies to prevent and treat obesity type 2 diabetes in recent years and found that acupuncture and its associated therapies to prevent and treat obesity type 2 diabetes mainly include:simple acupuncture,electroacupuncture,acupoint catgut embedding therapy,auricular-plaster therapy and other treatments,all of which can safely and effectively improve clinical symptoms,acupuncture and its related therapies to treat obesity type 2 diabetes has a broad prospect,worthy of further clinical promotion.

CLINICAL REPORT ON 142 CASES (278 EYES) OF AFRICAN EPIDEMIC HEMORRHAGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS TREATED WITH ACUPUNCTURE

This paper introduces the curative effects on 142 cases (278 eyes) of African epi-demic hemorrhagic conjunctivitis treated by acupuncture, and 128 (90. 1%) cases (250 eyes) of allpatients have been improved. Three groups were clinically observed in the present report. There were55 cases (104 eyes) in the first group for body acupuncture, of which 46 (83. 6%) cases were effec-tively treated; In the second group for auricular acupuncture, 34 (91. 6% ) cases (68 eyes) out of 37cases (74 eyes) were improved; There were 50 cases (100 eyes) in the third group for boyauricular-acupuncture, among which 48 (96. 0%) cases (96 eyes) were improved. The curative effects of thethird group were better than those of the other two groups.

CHLOASMA TREATED MAINLY WITH FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE

63 cases of chloasma were divided into two groups, observation group facial acupuncture combined with auricular-plaster therapy of 43 cases and control group auricular-plaster therapy only of 23 cases. The resuls show that marked effective rate in observation group is higher than in control group (P<0. 005). In observation group, there is no distinct relationship between the course of disease and curative effect (P>0. 5), while there is marked difference between the course of treatment and curative effect, the longer the course of treatment, the better the curative effect(P<0. 05).

APPLICATION OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION FOR KEEPING SHAPE

On the basis of TCM diferentiation, the authors have treated 359 adult female cases of non-obesity with undesirable body shape by combined application of body acupuncture and moxibustion and auricular acupuncture, and achieved quite good remoulding and orthopedic results, suggesting that acupuncture and moxibustion can very effectively regulate the somatotypic indexes of body weight, circumference of the chest, loin, hip and thigh, the ratio of the loin to hip, sebum thickness, obesity degree, body mass index and body fat percentage of the cases in the overweight group and orthopedic groups 1,2. It is therefore concluded that acupuncture and moxibustion is a good therapy for obtaining a graceful body shape.

Clinical observation of body acupuncture combined with FANG’s scalp acupuncture for limb dysfunction in the remission stage of stroke

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of body acupuncture combined with FANG’s scalp acupuncture in treating limb dysfunction in the remission stage of stroke and explore the mechanism.Methods:Sixty patients in the remission stage of stroke with limb dysfunction were divided into a control group and a treatment group using the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.The control group was treated with ordinary acupuncture based on the conventional rehabilitation treatment,and the treatment group was additionally offered FANG’s scalp acupuncture.The interventions were conducted once daily with 10 sessions as 1 course.The Fugl-Meyer assessment(FMA)and Barthel index(BI)scores and serum malondialdehyde(MDA)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)levels were compared after 2 treatment courses,and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:After treatment,the FMA and BI scores increased in both groups(P<0.05)and were higher in the treatment group than in the control group(P<0.05).Both groups showed a decreased MDA level and an increased SOD level after the intervention,all showing statistical significance(P<0.05);there were significant differences between the two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:Based on the conventional rehabilitation treatment,ordinary acupuncture used alone or in combination with FANG’s scalp acupuncture can lower the oxidative stress level and improve limb function in treating limb dysfunction in the remission stage of stroke;body acupuncture plus FANG’s scalp acupuncture can produce better results.

头体针结合的电针疗法治疗急性脑梗死临床观察

目的观察电针治疗急性脑梗死的临床效果和对神经功能、神经炎性因子水平的影响。方法选取济宁医学院附属医院2021年11月1日—2022年11月1日收治的急性脑梗死患者60例,随机分为对照组和电针组,各30例。对照组给予西医常规疗法,电针组给予头体针结合的电针疗法,观察两组临床疗效、神经功能缺损程度及神经炎性因子表达水平。结果电针组总有效率为92.86%(26/28),高于对照组的68.97%(20/29)(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组神经功能缺损程度及神经炎性因子[白细胞介素-10(IL-10)、肿瘤坏死因子-ɑ(TNF-ɑ)、白细胞介素-17(IL-17)]水平均较治疗前有好转,且电针组均更优(P<0.05)。结论电针疗法对急性脑梗死有较好临床效果,能显著改善患者神经功能和炎性因子水平,提高其生活质量,且安全可靠,值得推广。

Observation of efficacy on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc treated with body acupuncture and wrist-ankle acupuncture

Objective To observe the clinical effects of body acupuncture and wrist-ankle acupuncture on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc, Methods One hundred and eighty cases of prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc were randomly divided into body acupuncture and wrist-ankle acupuncture group （observation group） and simple body acupuncture group （control group）, 90 cases in each one. In observation group, body acupuncture was applied on Ahshi points of lumbar region, lumbar Jiájǐ （夹脊EX-B 2）, Dàchángshú（大肠俞 BL 25）, etc. and wrist-ankle acupuncture was applied on lower No. 4, 5 and 6 regions. In control group, simple body acupuncture was applied on the same points as observation group. Results The lumbar vertebral function and pain scale were improved in either group in comparison before and after treatment （P〈0.05）. Concerning pain improvement, the total effective rate was 95.6% in observation group, which was superior to that （86.7%） in control group （P〈0.05）. Concerning the improvement of lumbar vertebral function, the total effective rate was 90.0% in observation group and 93.3% in control group, without significant difference between two groups （P〉0.05）. Conclusion Combined therapy of body acupuncture and wrist-ankle acupuncture demonstrates apparent analgesia in prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc.

腹针对虚寒性膝骨性关节炎的疼痛及膝关节功能的临床疗效观察

目的观察采用体针局部取穴与腹针疗法治疗膝骨性关节炎的临床疗效。方法将65例膝骨性关节炎患者随机分为体针组和腹针组。体针组采用《针灸治疗学》中膝关节痛治疗处方(内外膝眼、鹤顶、足三里、梁丘、阳陵泉、膝阳关)治疗,腹针组取穴中脘、下脘、气海、关元、大横(双侧)、滑肉门(患侧)、外陵(患侧)、气旁(患侧)、下风湿点(患侧),并辨症加减取穴治疗。两组患者均治疗12次为1个疗程。采用修订版面部表情疼痛量表(FPS-R)和Lysholm膝关节功能评分量表(LKSS)对疼痛和膝关节功能情况进行评定。结果两组治疗后与本组治疗前比较,FPS-R、LKSS评分明显改善,差异具有统计学意义(P <0. 01);腹针组治疗后FPS-R评分改善情况明显优于体针组(P <0. 01),LKSS评分两组间比较差异无统计学意义(P> 0. 05)。结论腹针和体针治疗对膝关节骨性关节炎均是有效的治疗方法,腹针疗法对疼痛症状的改善明显优于体针,两种针法均可有效的改善膝关节功能活动。

眼针与体针对脑缺血再灌注损伤24h大鼠氧自由基和细胞间黏附分子表达的差异研究

目的:观察眼针与体针对24 h脑缺血再灌注损伤模型(CIRI)大鼠血清中SOD和MDA含量以及脑组织细胞间黏附分子-1(ICAM-1)表达的影响,以探讨眼针治疗CIRI机制与体针的差异。方法:线栓法复制大鼠急性脑缺血再灌注损伤模型,将SD大鼠48只随机分为正常对照组、24 h假手术组、24 h模型组、24 h穴区组、24 h体针组以及24 h穴区外组。脑缺血再灌注后24 h采用ZeaLonga评分法进行大鼠神经功能评分,化学比色法检测血清中SOD、MDA的含量,RQ-PCR方法和Western Blot方法测定脑组织ICAM-1 mRNA以及蛋白表达。结果:与模型组比较,穴区组大鼠神经功能缺损评分明显下降;血清中SOD活性明显升高、MDA含量明显下降;脑组织ICAM-1蛋白及mRNA表达明显下调(P<0.05)。眼针组与体针组比较无统计学差异。结论:眼针与体针均能改善大鼠24 h脑缺血再灌注损伤;其机制与血清中SOD活性升高、MDA明显下降以及脑组织ICAM-1表达下调有关,眼针与体针差异不明显。

眼针与体针对急性脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠脑组织TNF-α表达的差异研究

目的分别观察眼针与体针疗法对缺血再灌注损伤24 h后大鼠脑组织中TNF—α表达的影响,探讨眼针与体针不同疗法对免疫效应表达的差异,为眼针疗法的临床应用提供实验依据。方法线栓法制备SD大鼠大脑中动脉梗死(middle cerebral artery occlusion,MCAO)再灌注模型。将48只SD大鼠随机分为正常对照组、体针组、模型组、假手术组、眼针穴区组与眼针穴区外组(n=8)。模型组、眼针穴区组、眼针穴区外组与体针组均采用改良的线栓法制备SD大鼠大脑中动脉梗死(middle cerebral artery occlusion,MCAO)再灌注模型。采用ZeaLonga评分法进行大鼠神经功能评分;ELISA方法检测缺血再灌注24 h后大鼠血清TNF—α含量,实时定量PCR方法检测缺血再灌注24 h后大鼠脑皮质TNF—αmRNA的表达,Western Blot法检测缺血再灌注24 h后大鼠脑皮质TNF—α蛋白的表达。结果脑缺血再灌注24 h后,眼针穴区组和体针组大鼠神经功能缺损评分均较模型组大鼠评分降低(P<0.01),但两者相比无统计学差异,眼针穴区外组大鼠评分与模型组相比较无统计学差异;眼针穴区组、体针组和和眼针穴区外组大鼠血清TNF—α含量均较模型组显著减少(P<0.01),但以眼针穴区组与体针组减少更明显,眼针穴区组与体针组比较无统计学差异;眼针穴区组、体针组和眼针穴区外组大鼠脑组织TNF—αmRNA含量和蛋白质含量均较模型组显著下调(P<0.01),眼针穴区组与体针组比较无统计学差异。结论眼针与体针在改善急性脑缺血再灌注损伤中的免疫效应相当,且两种疗法的作用机制可能均与脑组织TNF—α的表达下调有关。

腕踝针配合体针红外线治疗腰椎间盘突出症疗效观察

目的:探讨运用腕踝针配合体针红外线治疗腰椎间盘突出症的临床疗效。方法:采用腕踝针配合体针红外线治疗腰椎间盘突出症53例(治疗组),并设单纯体针红外线治疗腰椎间盘突出症49例作为对照组,观察对比两组的治疗效果。结果:治疗组临床治愈率及总有效率分别为73.58%和96.23%,而对照组分别为48.97%和91.84%。经成组设计两样本比较的秩和检验(Mann-Whitney Test),统计量Z=2.528,P=0.011,按α=0.05水准,差异有显著性意义(P<0.05)。结论:腕踝针配合体针红外线治疗腰椎间盘突出症效果优于单纯体针红外线治疗。

火针配合体针围刺治疗局限性神经性皮炎疗效观察

[目的]观察火针配合体针围刺治疗局限性神经性皮炎的临床疗效。[方法]按随机数字表法将76例患者随机分为两组,其中治疗组40例,采用火针配合体针围刺治疗;对照组36例,采用醋酸去炎松尿素软膏外用治疗,2周后进行疗效评价。[结果]治疗组总有效率为95.0%,对照组总有效率为83.3%;两组有效病例随访半年,治疗组复发率为5.3%,对照组为23.3%;两组主要症状、体征,即瘙痒及皮损改善程度评分比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。[结论]火针配合体针围刺治疗局限性神经性皮炎疗效确切,取穴简便,无毒副作用,复发率低,值得临床推广。

腹针疗法治疗单纯性肥胖临床疗效观察

目的:观察腹针疗法对单纯性肥胖患者体质指数(BMI)及腰围比值的影响,了解腹针疗法对单纯性肥胖临床治疗的效果。方法:设立健康对照组、安慰针对照组和治疗组,以脐周2寸、3寸、4寸的部位围着脐部上、下、左、右、左上、左下、右上、右下取8个点刺入,针尖均斜向脐位;体针取两侧足三里和三阴交。比较安慰针组及治疗组治疗后BMI及腰围比值的变化,并与健康对照组比较。结果:经毫针针刺治疗后,单纯性肥胖患者的BMI及腰围比值与安慰针组比较明显降低(P<0·05和P<0·01),且其BMI与健康对照组相比无明显差异(P>0·05)。结论:腹针疗法对于单纯性肥胖的BMI有良好的调整作用。

不同刺法对急性脑梗塞患者CRP水平影响的临床研究

目的:探讨醒脑开窍针法、头体针法、头针法及体针法4种不同刺法在不同时间段对急性脑梗塞(ACI)患者血清C反应蛋白(CRP)水平的影响,并观察4种针法对ACI神经功能恢复的影响。方法:选择2005年6月～2006年6月深圳市中医院针灸科、急诊科急诊住院ACI患者126例,随机分为4组,包括醒脑开窍针刺法组(32例),头体针结合组(31例),头针组(31例)和体针组(32例),4组患者在常规对症治疗的基础上,分别加用醒脑开窍针法、头体针、单纯头针和单纯体针4种针法,分别在第1天治疗前、第3、7、15天观察各组患者血清CRP水平的变化,并对各组患者进行临床疗效评定。结果:在第1天治疗前,醒脑开窍针刺法组(1组)、头体针组(2组)、单纯头针组(3组)和单纯体针组(4组)4组患者血清CRP水平无明显差异(P>0.05);第3、7、15天时,1组、2组的血清CRP水平明显低于3组和4组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),而1组与2组相比,CRP水平无显著差异(P>0.05)。第15天时,4组临床疗效评定比较,1组的有效率为96.9%,与2、3、4组相比,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);第30天时,4组有效率分别为96.9%、93.5%、71.0%和68.75%,1组与3、4组相比,差异有统计学意义(chi^2=6.09,9.27,P<0.05,P<0.01),2组与3、4组相比,差异有统计学意义(chi^2=5.42,6.28,P<0.05),1、2组相比,临床疗效差别无统计学意义(chi^2=0.00,P>0.05)。结论:醒脑开窍针刺法及头体针结合法较单纯头针或单纯体针法能显著减少急性脑梗塞的炎症反应,而醒脑开窍针刺法对急性脑梗塞早期的神经功能恢复有明显优势。

不同针刺手法调节体温效应机制研究概况

目的:介绍近年不同的针刺手法对体表温度调节效应的研究,并探讨其产生体温效应的机制。方法:从临床研究、实验研究等方面进行综述。结论:针刺穴位的作用及其疗效,随着手法引起的温度变化而不同,针刺补法引起体温升高,而泻法则引起体温下降。体表温度是由血液循环状态、交感神经兴奋程度和组织新陈代谢状态等多方面决定的,不同的针刺手法引起的皮肤温度变化与影响上述3个环节状态有关。

头体针联合药物治疗中风恢复期气虚血瘀型患者临床观察

目的:研究头、体针联合药物治疗缺血性中风的临床疗效。方法:将100例确诊为缺血性中风恢复期气虚血瘀证的患者随机分为治疗组和对照组各50例,治疗组采用头、体针联合药物治疗,对照组采用体针联合药物治疗。按要求治疗两个疗程后,根据患者临床症状、体征的变化,观察头、体针联合药物治疗缺血性中风的临床疗效。结果:治疗后,体针联合药物组临床疗效评分较治疗前降低,有显著性差异(P<0.05),头、体针联合药物组疗效评分亦较治疗前明显降低,有显著性差异(P<0.01),与体针联合药物组相比,头、体针联合药物组疗效更明显(P<0.01)。两组在神经功能缺损方面评分均较治疗前提高,有显著性差异(P<0.05),头、体针联合药物组提高更显著(P<0.01)。结论:通过本研究结果表明体针联合药物及头、体针联合药物均能改善缺血性中风恢复期气虚血瘀型患者的临床症状、体征的变化,也证明了应用针刺手段在治疗中风恢复期患者过程中头、体针联合应用的效果好于单纯体针疗法。

针灸防治支气管哮喘临床研究进展

中医学认为支气管哮喘多由风寒袭肺、痰湿阻肺、肺失宣降、肾失摄钠所致,针灸治疗支气管哮喘的方法在全世界范围内得到广泛应用,其疗效也逐渐被肯定。一般在哮喘发作期采用针灸疗法较多,重症需结合西医常规治疗;缓解期多选用穴位贴敷、穴位注射、穴位埋线等方法。

安慰针与针刺疗法治疗单纯性肥胖症的临床对比观察

目的观察针刺疗法对单纯性肥胖症(以下简称肥胖症)的治疗效果。方法采用随机、单盲的实验方法,将79例肥胖症患者分成针刺疗法治疗组(53例)和安慰针法的对照组(26例)。在营养科饮食基线控制下,两组均取腹部以脐为中心12穴配以梁丘(双)、足三里(单)、阴陵泉(单);观察两组患者治疗前和治疗1个周期(12次)后体质量指数(Body Mass Index,以下简称BMI指数)、腰围、腹部皮下脂肪层(CT扫描下)指标的变化。结果治疗组、对照组分别有53例、26例患者完成12次治疗。治疗组治疗12次后BMI指数、腰围、腹部皮下脂肪层均下降,其中BMI指数治疗后与对照组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),治疗组优于对照组。结论针刺疗法对患者有改善BMI指数的作用,两组患者组间比较腰围及皮下脂肪层面积未见明显减少。