32 cases of patients with acute and chronic cholecystitis were treated with eyeacupuncture.The eye points used were Liver Region,Gallbladder Region and Middle Jiao Region.Reinforcing or reducing technique were applied...32 cases of patients with acute and chronic cholecystitis were treated with eyeacupuncture.The eye points used were Liver Region,Gallbladder Region and Middle Jiao Region.Reinforcing or reducing technique were applied under different conditions,The cure rate was 25%,the markedly effective rate was 31.25%,the effective rate was 28.21%and the ineffective rate was15.6%.The total effective rate was 84.37%.展开更多
THURSDAY,March 18 Pre-Conference Workshops"lntroduction to current issues in acupunclure research""ConsideratiOns for developing COllaboration research between AOM COlleges and conventionaI medicalinsti...THURSDAY,March 18 Pre-Conference Workshops"lntroduction to current issues in acupunclure research""ConsideratiOns for developing COllaboration research between AOM COlleges and conventionaI medicalinstitutions"展开更多
BACKGROUND Stroke refers to a group of cerebrovascular diseases associated with organic braininjury. It is characterized by the sudden and rapid onset of focal or diffusedysfunction. In recent years, in addition to ro...BACKGROUND Stroke refers to a group of cerebrovascular diseases associated with organic braininjury. It is characterized by the sudden and rapid onset of focal or diffusedysfunction. In recent years, in addition to routine treatment, Chinese medicineacupuncture has been administered to patients with hemiplegia, and it can beconsidered a new treatment for rehabilitation.AIM To investigate the effects of eye acupuncture needle retention and bodyacupuncture combined with routine rehabilitation on gait performance andplantar pressure in patients recovering from stroke.METHODS Thirty-two stroke patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly dividedinto an experimental group and a control group, with 16 patients in each group.Both groups underwent routine rehabilitation. The experimental group wastreated by eye acupuncture needle retention, and the control group was treated bybody acupuncture. Before and after 4 wk of treatment, both groups underwentkinematic and plantar pressure synchronous tests to assess gait performance.RESULTS The step length, gait speed, step frequency, joint angles of the lower limbs, andground reaction force impulse in the anterior region of the affected foot in bothgroups significantly increased from before to after treatment (P < 0.05);the center of mass displacement, peak pressure values, and impulse in the anterior region ofthe healthy foot and posterior regions of both the affected and healthy feetsignificantly decreased from before to after treatment (P < 0.05). The patients inthe experimental group showed greater improvement in the following parametersthan the control group: Step length, gait speed, step frequency, lower extremityjoint angles, center of gravity displacement, and peak pressure values andimpulse in the anterior and posterior regions of both the affected and healthy feet(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION Eye acupuncture needle retention and body acupuncture combined with routinerehabilitation can effectively improve the gait performance of patients recoveringfrom stroke. Between these two treatments, eye acupuncture needle retentioncombined with routine treatment is better than body acupuncture, and it can beconsidered a practical and effective clinical treatment.展开更多
Objective To observe the effects of eye acupuncture on expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the hippocampus of rats after ischemia- reperfusion injury in order to study the mechanisms of eye acu...Objective To observe the effects of eye acupuncture on expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the hippocampus of rats after ischemia- reperfusion injury in order to study the mechanisms of eye acupuncture in improving ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group, a sham-operation group, a model group and an eye acupuncture group, with 8 rats in each. The cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury model was established by thread occlusion method. Acupuncture at "liver", "upper-jiao", "lower-jiao", and "kidney" was performed for 20 min in the eye acupuncture group immediateness, 12 h and 23.5 h after the reperfusion. After 24 h of the reperfusion, the neurophysical behaviors were evaluated by Zea Longa neurophysical impairment score; the expression of ischemic hippocampus BDNF mRNA was measured by RT-PCR; the expression of ischemic hippocampus BDNF protein was detected by Western blot technique. Results After reperfusion 24 h, compared with the model group, the neurologic impairment score of the eye acupuncture group decreased significantly (P〈0.01); the expressions of BDNF mRNA and protein in rat hippocampi after the eye acupuncture therapy were both obviously increased (P〈0.01). Conclusion The eye acupuncture therapy is beneficial for neurofunctional rehabilitation by promoting the repair of the nerve cell which is induced by increasing hippocampus BDNF expression.展开更多
Objective:By observing the effects of electroacupuncture(EA)on the apoptosis of conjunctival cells of rabbits with dry eye syndrome(DES)and the expressions of apoptosis-related proteins Caspase-3,Fas and Bcl-2,to disc...Objective:By observing the effects of electroacupuncture(EA)on the apoptosis of conjunctival cells of rabbits with dry eye syndrome(DES)and the expressions of apoptosis-related proteins Caspase-3,Fas and Bcl-2,to discuss the mechanism of EA in the treatment of DES from the perspective of cell apoptosis.Methods:Male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into a normal group(NG),a model group(MG),an EA group(EAG)and a sham EA group(SEAG).DES rabbit model was developed by eye drop of 0.1%benzalkonium chloride.The rabbit tear secretion and tear film break-up time(BUT)were measured;terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling(TUNEL)assay was used to detect the apoptosis of conjunctival cells;the expressions of Caspase-3,Fas and Bcl-2 proteins in conjunctival cells were detected by immunohistochemistry.Results:Compared with the NG,the rabbit tear secretion decreased and the BUT was shortened in the MG(both P<0.01);compared with the MG and the SEAG,the rabbit tear secretion increased and the BUT was prolonged in the EAG(all P<0.05).Compared with the NG,the apoptosis of rabbit conjunctival cells increased(P<0.01),the expressions of Caspase-3 and Fas proteins increased(both P<0.05),and the expression of Bcl-2 protein decreased(P<0.01)in the MG;compared with the MG and the SEAG,the apoptosis of rabbit conjunctival cells decreased(both P<0.01),the expressions of Caspase-3 and Fas proteins decreased(all P<0.05),and the expression of Bcl-2 protein increased(both P<0.01)in the EAG.Conclusion:EA can inhibit the apoptosis of rabbit conjunctival cells,down-regulate the expressions of apoptosis-related proteins Caspase-3 and Fas,and up-regulate the expression of Bcl-2 protein,which may be one of the mechanisms of EA in treatment of DES.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of combining two needling manipulations,Er Long Xi Zhu(two dragons playing with a pearl)and Guo Yan Re(heat produced to reach the eyes),in treating dry eye syndrome(DES)of lu...Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of combining two needling manipulations,Er Long Xi Zhu(two dragons playing with a pearl)and Guo Yan Re(heat produced to reach the eyes),in treating dry eye syndrome(DES)of lung-yin deficiency pattern.Methods:Fifty-six eligible DES patients of lung-yin deficiency were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 28 cases in each group.Same acupoints were selected in the two groups:Cuanzhu(BL 2),Sizhukong(TE 23),Taiyang(EX-HN 5)and Fengchi(GB 20)were chosen as the major points and Feishu(BL 13)and Chize(LU 5)as the adjuvant.Er Long Xi Zhu and Guo Yan Re needling manipulations were applied in the observation group while twirling reinforcing manipulation was used in the control group.Treatment was conducted once per day in both groups,for two sets of 15 consecutive days at a 2-day interval.Changes in the symptom score,tear break-up time(BUT)and tear production were observed afterwards,and the clinical efficacy was also compared between the two groups.Results:The total effective rate was 92.8%in the observation group,higher than 71.4%in the control group,and the between-group difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the symptom score,tear BUT and tear production showed significant improvements in both groups(all P<0.05);the symptom score,BUT and tear production in the observation group were significantly different from those in the control group(all P<0.05).Conclusion:Given the same acupoint selection,combining Er Long Xi Zhu and Guo Yan Re needling manipulations can produce more significant clinical efficacy than twirling reinforcing manipulation in treating DES of lung-yin deficiency pattern.展开更多
Objective: To summarize and critically assess the evidence from randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of acupuncture in treating dry eye syndrome(DES) according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review...Objective: To summarize and critically assess the evidence from randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of acupuncture in treating dry eye syndrome(DES) according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses(PRISMA) statement and the Cochrane Collaboration recommendations.Methods: A search of PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov and Embase was made from their inception to August 2016, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean databases. Two reviewers independently selected RCTs and assessed the methodological quality. Meta-analysis and the level of evidence were processed by RevMan 5.3 and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation(GRADE)approach.Results: After selection, 8 trials were subjected to our systematic review. The methodological quality was low generally.The 3-10 weeks follow-up showed that acupuncture improved the tear film break-up time(BUT)(MD=1.33, 95%CI=1.01-1.66, 619 participants). The mean difference of Schirmer's test was 1.73 mm(95%CI=1.28-2.18, 618participants) between the acupuncture group and the control group. The subjective variables exhibited no significant differences.Conclusion: The low methodological quality of the trials does not suggest drawing firm conclusions on the value of acupuncture therapy for DES. Acupuncture treatment may have some effects on the tear film BUT and Schirmer's test,but not on the subjective symptoms. Well-planned large-scale high-quality RCTs are needed to make it clear whether acupuncture is effective in treating DES.展开更多
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a commonly encountered ophthalmological disease, with a relatively high incidence, and expects an effective treatment method. Acupunctureoxibustion therapy promotes tear production of lacri...Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a commonly encountered ophthalmological disease, with a relatively high incidence, and expects an effective treatment method. Acupunctureoxibustion therapy promotes tear production of lacrimal gland without causing a trauma, and thus has a great advantage in treating DES. Through literature analysis, this article summarized the research progress in both clinical practice and mechanism of acupuncture- moxibustion in treating DES during the recent 10 years, for providing valuable references for the application of acupuncture-moxibustion for DES.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical curative effect of eye acupuncture therapy on primary dysmenorrhea and the effect on content of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) in peripheral blood of menstrual periods. Methods One hun...Objective To observe the clinical curative effect of eye acupuncture therapy on primary dysmenorrhea and the effect on content of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) in peripheral blood of menstrual periods. Methods One hundred and ten cases of primary dysmenorrhea were randomly divided into an eye acupuncture group (60 cases) and a medication group (50 cases). In the eye acupuncture group, lower-jiao area, liver area, kidney area, heart area and spleen area, etc. were selected according to syndrome differentiation, and the eye acupuncture therapy was applied. In the medication group, 300 mg Ibuprofen sustained release capsule was orally administrated 1–2 days before menstrual onset or when the symptoms appeared, once every 12 hours, for 3–5 days totally, 3 menstrual periods constituting one therapeutic course. The content of PGF2α in peripheral blood, and the curative effects and recurrence 3 and 6 months after treatment were observed. Results Three months after treatment, the cured rate was 55.0% (33/60) and the total effective rate was 95.0% (57/60) in the eye acupuncture group, which were superior to those of 34.0% (17/50) and 82.0% (41/50) in the medication group (both P0.05). According to the following-up after 6 menstrual cycles, the recurrence rate of 9.1% (3/33) in the acupuncture group was significantly lower than that of 35.3% (6/11) in medication group. The contents of PGF2α in peripheral blood of menstrual periods were reduced after treatment in the two groups (both P0.01). Conclusion The curative effect of eye acupuncture on primary dysmenorrhea is significant, with the level of PGF2α in peripheral blood of menstrual periods reduced.展开更多
Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture (EA) on histomorphologies of lacrimal glands, cornea and conjunctiva in experimental dry eye syndrome, and to explore the repair effects of EA on lacrimal g...Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture (EA) on histomorphologies of lacrimal glands, cornea and conjunctiva in experimental dry eye syndrome, and to explore the repair effects of EA on lacrimal glands and ocular surface damage. Methods: Twenty-four healthy male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, an EA group and a medication group, 6 rabbits in each group. Experimental dry eye syndrome models were prepared in rabbits by using 0.1% benzalkonium chloride for eye drops. Tear secretion volume, break-up time of tear film (BUT) and corneal fluorescein staining score were observed before and after the treatment. Periodic acid Schiff (PAS) staining method was used to observe the changes of conjunctival goblet cells in rabbits. After hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining, morphological changes of rabbit cornea, conjunctiva and lacrimal gland tissues were observed under light microscope. Results: Compared with the normal group, tear secretion volume and BUT were significantly reduced (both P^0.01), while the corneal fluorescein staining score was significantly increased (P〈O.01) in the model group. Compared with the model group, tear secretion volume and BUT were significantly increased, while the corneal fluorescein staining score was significantly decreased in the EA group and the medication group (all P〈0.01). Compared with the normal group, the number of conjunctival goblet cells in the model group was significantly reduced; compared with the model group, the numbers of conjunctival goblet cells were all relatively higher in the EA group and the medication group. Pathological lesions of cornea, conjunctiva and lacrimal glands all showed improvement by HE staining in the EA group and the medication group after the intervention. Conclusion: EA can improve tear secretion and tear film stability of rabbit dry eye syndrome, and repair the pathologic lesions of conjunctival goblet cells, corneal epithelia, cornea, conjunctiva and lacrimal glands.展开更多
Objective To explore the therapeutic effects and mechanism of dry eye syndrome treated with acupuncture therapy. Methods Thirty cases (60 eyes) of dry eye syndrome were treated with both local and distal acupuncture...Objective To explore the therapeutic effects and mechanism of dry eye syndrome treated with acupuncture therapy. Methods Thirty cases (60 eyes) of dry eye syndrome were treated with both local and distal acupuncture. Jingrning (睛明 BL 1), Cuanzhu (攒竹 BL 2), Tatiyang (太阳 EX-HN 5) and Quchi (曲池 LI 11) were selected; tear secretion quantity, break up time of tear film (BUT) and expression of tear film mucin were observed before and after treatment. Results Tear secretion quantity was increased and break up time of tear film was prolonged after acupuncture therapy, indicating the significant differences (both P〈0.05); meanwhile, the expression of tear film mucin was increased [(0.67 ± 0.1) ng vs (0.89 ± 0.23) ng, P〈0.05]. Conclusion Acupuncture can promote the expression of tear film mucin, enhance the stability of tear film and remarkably improve the symptoms of dry eye.展开更多
Dry eye syndromes (DES) refer to discomfort in the eye region, visual disturbance, poor stability of lacrimal film, inflammation of eye surface and its potential injury due to many factors of abnormal lacrimation. P...Dry eye syndromes (DES) refer to discomfort in the eye region, visual disturbance, poor stability of lacrimal film, inflammation of eye surface and its potential injury due to many factors of abnormal lacrimation. Patients with this condition can experience a dry sensation in the eyes, foreign body sensation,展开更多
The patient was diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis. She was treated with eye acupuncture at both kidneys, bladder, and lower jiao combined with body acupuncture bilateral Xīyǎn(膝眼 EX-LE 5), Yánglíngqu...The patient was diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis. She was treated with eye acupuncture at both kidneys, bladder, and lower jiao combined with body acupuncture bilateral Xīyǎn(膝眼 EX-LE 5), Yánglíngquán(阳陵泉 GB 34), Yīnlíngquán(阴陵泉 SP 9), Zúsānlǐ(足三里 ST 36) and Hèdǐng(鹤顶 EX-LE 2). The patient was cured after 10 times of treatment and pain was not found during follow-up visit for one month. The combination use of eye acupuncture and body acupuncture in treatment of this case of knee arthritis obtained good efficacy, which is worthy of clinical popularization and application.展开更多
The effectiveness of using acupuncture for dry eye disease(DED)is controversial.Thus,this systematic review investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of using acupuncture for DED in accordance with the 2020 PRISM...The effectiveness of using acupuncture for dry eye disease(DED)is controversial.Thus,this systematic review investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of using acupuncture for DED in accordance with the 2020 PRISMA statement.The outcomes of interests were(1)to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in improving the ocular surface disease index(OSDI),Schirmer I test score,and tear breakup time from baseline to the last follow-up;(2)to determine possible complications of using acupuncture;and(3)to investigate the superiority of acupuncture over other commonly used treatments for DED.Data from 394 patients were collected.Results showed that acupuncture significantly prolonged the tear breakup time(P<0.0001),significantly increased the Schirmer I test score(P<0.0001),and significantly reduced the OSDI(P<0.0001)from baseline to the last follow-up.Compared with the control group,the acupuncture group had significantly greater Schirmer I test score(P<0.0001),significantly longer tear breakup time(P=0.0004),and significantly lower OSDI(P=0.002).These results suggest that acupuncture is effective and feasible in improving symptoms and signs of DED.No severe adverse effects of acupuncture were observed.展开更多
Objective To observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)in treating dry eye syndromes(DES)and its regulatory effects on patient’s quality of life(QOL),anxiety,and depression.MethodsBy following a randomized contro...Objective To observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)in treating dry eye syndromes(DES)and its regulatory effects on patient’s quality of life(QOL),anxiety,and depression.MethodsBy following a randomized controlled study design,eligible DES patients were allocated to an EA group(EAG)or an acupuncture group(AG).Patients in the AG were intervened by acupuncture alone,while in the EAG,electrical stimulation was applied to Cuanzhu(BL2)and Taiyang(EX-HN5)in addition to the same treatment in the AG.Changes in clinical manifestations,ocular surface disease index(OSDI),Schirmer tear test-1(STT-1),tear-film break-up time(TF-BUT),cornea fluorescein staining(CFS),and corneal sensitivity(CS)were observed,as well as changes in the short-form 36-item health survey(SF-36)and hospital anxiety and depression scale(HADS)scores.ResultsThe scores of clinical symptoms,OSDI,and CFS decreased significantly in both EAG and AG when compared with the baseline values(P<0.05),respectively,while the TF-BUT and CS increased significantly(P<0.05),and the tear secretion of patients in the EAG increased(P<0.05).Compared with those before treatment,the scores of physical role functioning,general health perception,emotional role functioning,and mental health of patients in both EAG and AG showed significant increases after treatment(P<0.05),together with a marked decrease in the score of anxiety(P<0.05).Compared with the AG,the EAG obtained a more significant increase in STT-1(P<0.05).ConclusionDES patients respond well to both EA and acupuncture treatments,manifested by prolonged TF-BUT and improvement of CS.Meanwhile,the two approaches can improve QOL and reduce anxiety.Furthermore,EA appears more effective in increasing tear secretion than acupuncture alone.展开更多
One 11-year-old male case complained with "frequent blink of eyes for 4 years,aggravated for 2 months",and was diagnosed as excessive eye blink.On the base of the treatment of western medicine,acupuncture wa...One 11-year-old male case complained with "frequent blink of eyes for 4 years,aggravated for 2 months",and was diagnosed as excessive eye blink.On the base of the treatment of western medicine,acupuncture was compiled at Fengchi(风池 GB20),Sibai(四白 ST2),Yangbai(阳白 GB14) punctured through to Yuyao(鱼腰 EX-HN4),et al.Another 9-year-old male case complained with "frequent blink of eyes for half a year",and was diagnosed as excessive eye blink too.On the base of the treatment of western medicine,acupuncture was applied at Chize(尺泽 LU5),ST2,GB14 punctured to EX-HN4,Sanyinjiao(三阴交 SP6),Taixi(太溪 KI3),et al.After the treatment,all of the symptoms were disappeared and were not recurred in 1-year follow-up in the two case.Although these two cases share the same disease in western medicine,the etiologies are diverse in traditional Chinese medicine.Hence,the therapeutic methods are different,including various acupoint selections and needling techniques for reducing and reinforcing,which should be thought deeply and applied into clinic.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)in controlling myopia in children and its effect on retinal blood flow.Methods:Sixty-eight myopic children were randomly divided into an observation ...Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)in controlling myopia in children and its effect on retinal blood flow.Methods:Sixty-eight myopic children were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 34 cases in each group.The control group was given auricular acupressure treatment alone,and the observation group was treated with EA once a week in addition to the treatment used in the control group.The spherical equivalent refraction(SER)and axial length(AL)were measured at baseline,and after 3 months and 6 months of treatment.Optical coherence tomography angiography was used to measure the vessel density(VD)and perfusion density(PD)in the surface layer of the retina.Results:After 3 months and 6 months of treatment,the changes in SER between the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05).After 3 months of treatment,the changes in AL between the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05);after 6 months of treatment,the change amount of AL in the observation group was smaller than that in the control group(P<0.05);after 3 months and 6 months of treatment,the changes in VD and PD in the surface layer of the retina in the observation group were significantly greater than those in the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:EA treatment once a week for 6 months can delay the increase of AL and improve the retinal surface blood flow in myopic children.展开更多
文摘32 cases of patients with acute and chronic cholecystitis were treated with eyeacupuncture.The eye points used were Liver Region,Gallbladder Region and Middle Jiao Region.Reinforcing or reducing technique were applied under different conditions,The cure rate was 25%,the markedly effective rate was 31.25%,the effective rate was 28.21%and the ineffective rate was15.6%.The total effective rate was 84.37%.
文摘THURSDAY,March 18 Pre-Conference Workshops"lntroduction to current issues in acupunclure research""ConsideratiOns for developing COllaboration research between AOM COlleges and conventionaI medicalinstitutions"
基金Supported by Research Scholarshipof the Educational Department ofLiaoning Province, No.LJC2019ST04.
文摘BACKGROUND Stroke refers to a group of cerebrovascular diseases associated with organic braininjury. It is characterized by the sudden and rapid onset of focal or diffusedysfunction. In recent years, in addition to routine treatment, Chinese medicineacupuncture has been administered to patients with hemiplegia, and it can beconsidered a new treatment for rehabilitation.AIM To investigate the effects of eye acupuncture needle retention and bodyacupuncture combined with routine rehabilitation on gait performance andplantar pressure in patients recovering from stroke.METHODS Thirty-two stroke patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly dividedinto an experimental group and a control group, with 16 patients in each group.Both groups underwent routine rehabilitation. The experimental group wastreated by eye acupuncture needle retention, and the control group was treated bybody acupuncture. Before and after 4 wk of treatment, both groups underwentkinematic and plantar pressure synchronous tests to assess gait performance.RESULTS The step length, gait speed, step frequency, joint angles of the lower limbs, andground reaction force impulse in the anterior region of the affected foot in bothgroups significantly increased from before to after treatment (P < 0.05);the center of mass displacement, peak pressure values, and impulse in the anterior region ofthe healthy foot and posterior regions of both the affected and healthy feetsignificantly decreased from before to after treatment (P < 0.05). The patients inthe experimental group showed greater improvement in the following parametersthan the control group: Step length, gait speed, step frequency, lower extremityjoint angles, center of gravity displacement, and peak pressure values andimpulse in the anterior and posterior regions of both the affected and healthy feet(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION Eye acupuncture needle retention and body acupuncture combined with routinerehabilitation can effectively improve the gait performance of patients recoveringfrom stroke. Between these two treatments, eye acupuncture needle retentioncombined with routine treatment is better than body acupuncture, and it can beconsidered a practical and effective clinical treatment.
基金Supported by National Key Basic Research Development Project: 2007 CB 512702
文摘Objective To observe the effects of eye acupuncture on expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the hippocampus of rats after ischemia- reperfusion injury in order to study the mechanisms of eye acupuncture in improving ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group, a sham-operation group, a model group and an eye acupuncture group, with 8 rats in each. The cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury model was established by thread occlusion method. Acupuncture at "liver", "upper-jiao", "lower-jiao", and "kidney" was performed for 20 min in the eye acupuncture group immediateness, 12 h and 23.5 h after the reperfusion. After 24 h of the reperfusion, the neurophysical behaviors were evaluated by Zea Longa neurophysical impairment score; the expression of ischemic hippocampus BDNF mRNA was measured by RT-PCR; the expression of ischemic hippocampus BDNF protein was detected by Western blot technique. Results After reperfusion 24 h, compared with the model group, the neurologic impairment score of the eye acupuncture group decreased significantly (P〈0.01); the expressions of BDNF mRNA and protein in rat hippocampi after the eye acupuncture therapy were both obviously increased (P〈0.01). Conclusion The eye acupuncture therapy is beneficial for neurofunctional rehabilitation by promoting the repair of the nerve cell which is induced by increasing hippocampus BDNF expression.
文摘Objective:By observing the effects of electroacupuncture(EA)on the apoptosis of conjunctival cells of rabbits with dry eye syndrome(DES)and the expressions of apoptosis-related proteins Caspase-3,Fas and Bcl-2,to discuss the mechanism of EA in the treatment of DES from the perspective of cell apoptosis.Methods:Male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into a normal group(NG),a model group(MG),an EA group(EAG)and a sham EA group(SEAG).DES rabbit model was developed by eye drop of 0.1%benzalkonium chloride.The rabbit tear secretion and tear film break-up time(BUT)were measured;terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling(TUNEL)assay was used to detect the apoptosis of conjunctival cells;the expressions of Caspase-3,Fas and Bcl-2 proteins in conjunctival cells were detected by immunohistochemistry.Results:Compared with the NG,the rabbit tear secretion decreased and the BUT was shortened in the MG(both P<0.01);compared with the MG and the SEAG,the rabbit tear secretion increased and the BUT was prolonged in the EAG(all P<0.05).Compared with the NG,the apoptosis of rabbit conjunctival cells increased(P<0.01),the expressions of Caspase-3 and Fas proteins increased(both P<0.05),and the expression of Bcl-2 protein decreased(P<0.01)in the MG;compared with the MG and the SEAG,the apoptosis of rabbit conjunctival cells decreased(both P<0.01),the expressions of Caspase-3 and Fas proteins decreased(all P<0.05),and the expression of Bcl-2 protein increased(both P<0.01)in the EAG.Conclusion:EA can inhibit the apoptosis of rabbit conjunctival cells,down-regulate the expressions of apoptosis-related proteins Caspase-3 and Fas,and up-regulate the expression of Bcl-2 protein,which may be one of the mechanisms of EA in treatment of DES.
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of combining two needling manipulations,Er Long Xi Zhu(two dragons playing with a pearl)and Guo Yan Re(heat produced to reach the eyes),in treating dry eye syndrome(DES)of lung-yin deficiency pattern.Methods:Fifty-six eligible DES patients of lung-yin deficiency were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 28 cases in each group.Same acupoints were selected in the two groups:Cuanzhu(BL 2),Sizhukong(TE 23),Taiyang(EX-HN 5)and Fengchi(GB 20)were chosen as the major points and Feishu(BL 13)and Chize(LU 5)as the adjuvant.Er Long Xi Zhu and Guo Yan Re needling manipulations were applied in the observation group while twirling reinforcing manipulation was used in the control group.Treatment was conducted once per day in both groups,for two sets of 15 consecutive days at a 2-day interval.Changes in the symptom score,tear break-up time(BUT)and tear production were observed afterwards,and the clinical efficacy was also compared between the two groups.Results:The total effective rate was 92.8%in the observation group,higher than 71.4%in the control group,and the between-group difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the symptom score,tear BUT and tear production showed significant improvements in both groups(all P<0.05);the symptom score,BUT and tear production in the observation group were significantly different from those in the control group(all P<0.05).Conclusion:Given the same acupoint selection,combining Er Long Xi Zhu and Guo Yan Re needling manipulations can produce more significant clinical efficacy than twirling reinforcing manipulation in treating DES of lung-yin deficiency pattern.
基金supported by Scientific Research Projects of Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission,No.11140900902,No.14401971600,No.14401933100the Third Batch of Competitive Clinical Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai,No.ZYSNXD-YL-YSZK015Shanghai Three-year Action Plan of Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.CC-3-3051~~
文摘Objective: To summarize and critically assess the evidence from randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of acupuncture in treating dry eye syndrome(DES) according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses(PRISMA) statement and the Cochrane Collaboration recommendations.Methods: A search of PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov and Embase was made from their inception to August 2016, as well as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean databases. Two reviewers independently selected RCTs and assessed the methodological quality. Meta-analysis and the level of evidence were processed by RevMan 5.3 and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation(GRADE)approach.Results: After selection, 8 trials were subjected to our systematic review. The methodological quality was low generally.The 3-10 weeks follow-up showed that acupuncture improved the tear film break-up time(BUT)(MD=1.33, 95%CI=1.01-1.66, 619 participants). The mean difference of Schirmer's test was 1.73 mm(95%CI=1.28-2.18, 618participants) between the acupuncture group and the control group. The subjective variables exhibited no significant differences.Conclusion: The low methodological quality of the trials does not suggest drawing firm conclusions on the value of acupuncture therapy for DES. Acupuncture treatment may have some effects on the tear film BUT and Schirmer's test,but not on the subjective symptoms. Well-planned large-scale high-quality RCTs are needed to make it clear whether acupuncture is effective in treating DES.
文摘Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a commonly encountered ophthalmological disease, with a relatively high incidence, and expects an effective treatment method. Acupunctureoxibustion therapy promotes tear production of lacrimal gland without causing a trauma, and thus has a great advantage in treating DES. Through literature analysis, this article summarized the research progress in both clinical practice and mechanism of acupuncture- moxibustion in treating DES during the recent 10 years, for providing valuable references for the application of acupuncture-moxibustion for DES.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical curative effect of eye acupuncture therapy on primary dysmenorrhea and the effect on content of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) in peripheral blood of menstrual periods. Methods One hundred and ten cases of primary dysmenorrhea were randomly divided into an eye acupuncture group (60 cases) and a medication group (50 cases). In the eye acupuncture group, lower-jiao area, liver area, kidney area, heart area and spleen area, etc. were selected according to syndrome differentiation, and the eye acupuncture therapy was applied. In the medication group, 300 mg Ibuprofen sustained release capsule was orally administrated 1–2 days before menstrual onset or when the symptoms appeared, once every 12 hours, for 3–5 days totally, 3 menstrual periods constituting one therapeutic course. The content of PGF2α in peripheral blood, and the curative effects and recurrence 3 and 6 months after treatment were observed. Results Three months after treatment, the cured rate was 55.0% (33/60) and the total effective rate was 95.0% (57/60) in the eye acupuncture group, which were superior to those of 34.0% (17/50) and 82.0% (41/50) in the medication group (both P0.05). According to the following-up after 6 menstrual cycles, the recurrence rate of 9.1% (3/33) in the acupuncture group was significantly lower than that of 35.3% (6/11) in medication group. The contents of PGF2α in peripheral blood of menstrual periods were reduced after treatment in the two groups (both P0.01). Conclusion The curative effect of eye acupuncture on primary dysmenorrhea is significant, with the level of PGF2α in peripheral blood of menstrual periods reduced.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.13ZR1439500)Project of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning(No.201440412,No.20124Y001)Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project(No.JZ2012002)~~
文摘Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture (EA) on histomorphologies of lacrimal glands, cornea and conjunctiva in experimental dry eye syndrome, and to explore the repair effects of EA on lacrimal glands and ocular surface damage. Methods: Twenty-four healthy male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, an EA group and a medication group, 6 rabbits in each group. Experimental dry eye syndrome models were prepared in rabbits by using 0.1% benzalkonium chloride for eye drops. Tear secretion volume, break-up time of tear film (BUT) and corneal fluorescein staining score were observed before and after the treatment. Periodic acid Schiff (PAS) staining method was used to observe the changes of conjunctival goblet cells in rabbits. After hematoxylin eosin (HE) staining, morphological changes of rabbit cornea, conjunctiva and lacrimal gland tissues were observed under light microscope. Results: Compared with the normal group, tear secretion volume and BUT were significantly reduced (both P^0.01), while the corneal fluorescein staining score was significantly increased (P〈O.01) in the model group. Compared with the model group, tear secretion volume and BUT were significantly increased, while the corneal fluorescein staining score was significantly decreased in the EA group and the medication group (all P〈0.01). Compared with the normal group, the number of conjunctival goblet cells in the model group was significantly reduced; compared with the model group, the numbers of conjunctival goblet cells were all relatively higher in the EA group and the medication group. Pathological lesions of cornea, conjunctiva and lacrimal glands all showed improvement by HE staining in the EA group and the medication group after the intervention. Conclusion: EA can improve tear secretion and tear film stability of rabbit dry eye syndrome, and repair the pathologic lesions of conjunctival goblet cells, corneal epithelia, cornea, conjunctiva and lacrimal glands.
文摘Objective To explore the therapeutic effects and mechanism of dry eye syndrome treated with acupuncture therapy. Methods Thirty cases (60 eyes) of dry eye syndrome were treated with both local and distal acupuncture. Jingrning (睛明 BL 1), Cuanzhu (攒竹 BL 2), Tatiyang (太阳 EX-HN 5) and Quchi (曲池 LI 11) were selected; tear secretion quantity, break up time of tear film (BUT) and expression of tear film mucin were observed before and after treatment. Results Tear secretion quantity was increased and break up time of tear film was prolonged after acupuncture therapy, indicating the significant differences (both P〈0.05); meanwhile, the expression of tear film mucin was increased [(0.67 ± 0.1) ng vs (0.89 ± 0.23) ng, P〈0.05]. Conclusion Acupuncture can promote the expression of tear film mucin, enhance the stability of tear film and remarkably improve the symptoms of dry eye.
基金The Key Laboratory of Acupuncture-immune Effects of State Administration of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (S30304)
文摘Dry eye syndromes (DES) refer to discomfort in the eye region, visual disturbance, poor stability of lacrimal film, inflammation of eye surface and its potential injury due to many factors of abnormal lacrimation. Patients with this condition can experience a dry sensation in the eyes, foreign body sensation,
文摘The patient was diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis. She was treated with eye acupuncture at both kidneys, bladder, and lower jiao combined with body acupuncture bilateral Xīyǎn(膝眼 EX-LE 5), Yánglíngquán(阳陵泉 GB 34), Yīnlíngquán(阴陵泉 SP 9), Zúsānlǐ(足三里 ST 36) and Hèdǐng(鹤顶 EX-LE 2). The patient was cured after 10 times of treatment and pain was not found during follow-up visit for one month. The combination use of eye acupuncture and body acupuncture in treatment of this case of knee arthritis obtained good efficacy, which is worthy of clinical popularization and application.
文摘The effectiveness of using acupuncture for dry eye disease(DED)is controversial.Thus,this systematic review investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of using acupuncture for DED in accordance with the 2020 PRISMA statement.The outcomes of interests were(1)to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in improving the ocular surface disease index(OSDI),Schirmer I test score,and tear breakup time from baseline to the last follow-up;(2)to determine possible complications of using acupuncture;and(3)to investigate the superiority of acupuncture over other commonly used treatments for DED.Data from 394 patients were collected.Results showed that acupuncture significantly prolonged the tear breakup time(P<0.0001),significantly increased the Schirmer I test score(P<0.0001),and significantly reduced the OSDI(P<0.0001)from baseline to the last follow-up.Compared with the control group,the acupuncture group had significantly greater Schirmer I test score(P<0.0001),significantly longer tear breakup time(P=0.0004),and significantly lower OSDI(P=0.002).These results suggest that acupuncture is effective and feasible in improving symptoms and signs of DED.No severe adverse effects of acupuncture were observed.
基金This study was supported by the Research Projects of Shanghai Municipal Health Bureau(上海市卫生健康委员会项目,No.202040249,No.201940130)Shanghai Leading Talent Program(上海领军人才项目,No.060)Shanghai Sailing Program(上海市青年科技英才扬帆计划项目,No.19YE1445000).
文摘Objective To observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)in treating dry eye syndromes(DES)and its regulatory effects on patient’s quality of life(QOL),anxiety,and depression.MethodsBy following a randomized controlled study design,eligible DES patients were allocated to an EA group(EAG)or an acupuncture group(AG).Patients in the AG were intervened by acupuncture alone,while in the EAG,electrical stimulation was applied to Cuanzhu(BL2)and Taiyang(EX-HN5)in addition to the same treatment in the AG.Changes in clinical manifestations,ocular surface disease index(OSDI),Schirmer tear test-1(STT-1),tear-film break-up time(TF-BUT),cornea fluorescein staining(CFS),and corneal sensitivity(CS)were observed,as well as changes in the short-form 36-item health survey(SF-36)and hospital anxiety and depression scale(HADS)scores.ResultsThe scores of clinical symptoms,OSDI,and CFS decreased significantly in both EAG and AG when compared with the baseline values(P<0.05),respectively,while the TF-BUT and CS increased significantly(P<0.05),and the tear secretion of patients in the EAG increased(P<0.05).Compared with those before treatment,the scores of physical role functioning,general health perception,emotional role functioning,and mental health of patients in both EAG and AG showed significant increases after treatment(P<0.05),together with a marked decrease in the score of anxiety(P<0.05).Compared with the AG,the EAG obtained a more significant increase in STT-1(P<0.05).ConclusionDES patients respond well to both EA and acupuncture treatments,manifested by prolonged TF-BUT and improvement of CS.Meanwhile,the two approaches can improve QOL and reduce anxiety.Furthermore,EA appears more effective in increasing tear secretion than acupuncture alone.
基金Supported by Yunnan Ophthalmic Disease Clinical Medical Center:ZX2019-02-s01Yunnan Ophthalmic Disease Clinical Medical Center:2019ZF013Major Science and Technology Projects of Yunnan Science and Technology Plan:2018ZF009。
文摘One 11-year-old male case complained with "frequent blink of eyes for 4 years,aggravated for 2 months",and was diagnosed as excessive eye blink.On the base of the treatment of western medicine,acupuncture was compiled at Fengchi(风池 GB20),Sibai(四白 ST2),Yangbai(阳白 GB14) punctured through to Yuyao(鱼腰 EX-HN4),et al.Another 9-year-old male case complained with "frequent blink of eyes for half a year",and was diagnosed as excessive eye blink too.On the base of the treatment of western medicine,acupuncture was applied at Chize(尺泽 LU5),ST2,GB14 punctured to EX-HN4,Sanyinjiao(三阴交 SP6),Taixi(太溪 KI3),et al.After the treatment,all of the symptoms were disappeared and were not recurred in 1-year follow-up in the two case.Although these two cases share the same disease in western medicine,the etiologies are diverse in traditional Chinese medicine.Hence,the therapeutic methods are different,including various acupoint selections and needling techniques for reducing and reinforcing,which should be thought deeply and applied into clinic.
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture(EA)in controlling myopia in children and its effect on retinal blood flow.Methods:Sixty-eight myopic children were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,with 34 cases in each group.The control group was given auricular acupressure treatment alone,and the observation group was treated with EA once a week in addition to the treatment used in the control group.The spherical equivalent refraction(SER)and axial length(AL)were measured at baseline,and after 3 months and 6 months of treatment.Optical coherence tomography angiography was used to measure the vessel density(VD)and perfusion density(PD)in the surface layer of the retina.Results:After 3 months and 6 months of treatment,the changes in SER between the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05).After 3 months of treatment,the changes in AL between the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05);after 6 months of treatment,the change amount of AL in the observation group was smaller than that in the control group(P<0.05);after 3 months and 6 months of treatment,the changes in VD and PD in the surface layer of the retina in the observation group were significantly greater than those in the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:EA treatment once a week for 6 months can delay the increase of AL and improve the retinal surface blood flow in myopic children.