Objective: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at the Conception Vessel on proliferation and differentiation of the nerve stem cells in the inferior zone of the lateral ventricle in cerebral ischemia ...Objective: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at the Conception Vessel on proliferation and differentiation of the nerve stem cells in the inferior zone of the lateral ventricle in cerebral ischemia rats. Methods: The model rats were prepared by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 2 hours and then by reperfusion. They were randomly divided into two groups: a control group and an EA group. Changes in differentiation and proliferation of the nerve stem cells were observed 7, 14 and 28 days after successful modeling. Results: As compared with the 7-day control group (C-7d group), there was no significant difference (P〉0.05) in the numbers of 5-bromodeoxyuridine (Brdu) positive cells, Brdu/GFAP, Brdu/Nestin and Brdu/Nse double-labeled cells in the inferior zone of the lateral ventricle in the EA group 7 days after modeling. However, in the 14-day EA group (R-14d group) and the 28-day EA group (R-28d group), the numbers of Brdu positive cells and Brdu/GFAE Brdu/Nestin, Brdu/Nse double-labeled cells significantly increased as compared respectively with the 14-day control (C-14d group) and the 28-day control (C-28d) group (P〈0.05 or P〈0.01). Conclusions: EA at the Conception Vessel promotes differentiation and proliferation of the nerve stem cells in the inferior zone of the lateral ventricle in the cerebral ischemia rats, and may stimulate differentiation of the proliferous nerve stem cells towards the astrocvtes.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on aconit ine-ind uced ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Methods: Twenty SD rats anesthe tized with chlo ral hydrate (300 mg/kg, i.p.) were evenly and randoml...Objective: To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on aconit ine-ind uced ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Methods: Twenty SD rats anesthe tized with chlo ral hydrate (300 mg/kg, i.p.) were evenly and randomly divided into control and EA groups. Ventricular arrhythmia was induced by intravenous infusion of 0.001% a conitine (i.v., 3.5 mg/kg, 0.4 mL/min). EA (4~16 Hz, 1~3 V) was applied to "N eiguan "(内关 PC 6) and "Jianshi"(间使 PC 5) for 30 min. ECG was recorded and analyz ed to deter mine ventricular premature beat (VPB), ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricu lar fibrillation (VF). Results: EA elevated the dose threshold o f aconitine-indu ced VF (P<0.05), delayed the occurrence of VT and VF (P <0.01), prolonged the sur vival time and reduced the mortality of rats treated with aconitine (P< 0.01). Conclusion: EA can suppress aconitine-induced ventricular tachyarr hythmia.展开更多
In the present study, the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of acupoints of Ren, Spleen and Stomach Meridians on artificial abortion induced side effects was observed in 100 artificial abortion women. In comparison wi...In the present study, the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of acupoints of Ren, Spleen and Stomach Meridians on artificial abortion induced side effects was observed in 100 artificial abortion women. In comparison with 45 artificial abortion women in the control group (who had not accepted EA treatment), EA possessed significant effects in relieving abdominal pain, reducing vaginal bleeding duration, lowering infection rate and infertility rate after artificial abortion operation.展开更多
Aim: To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) in the treatment of vascular dementia. Methods: A total of 46 cases of vascular dementia (VD) patients were divided into 3 classes according to the sco...Aim: To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) in the treatment of vascular dementia. Methods: A total of 46 cases of vascular dementia (VD) patients were divided into 3 classes according to the scores of the revised Hasegawa dementia scale (HDS), and then randomized into EA group (n=23) and medication (Nimodipine) group (n=23). The acupoints used were "Zhisanzhen" [Shenting (GV 24) and bilateral Benshen (GB 13)] and Sishenchong (EX HN 1) etc.. Scores of HDS, ability of daily life (ADL), neurofunctional defect and main symptoms were used as the indexes for assessing the therapeutic effect. Results: Following treatment, scores of HDS and ADL of two groups increased significantly, while those of neurofunctional defect and main symptoms decreased evidently (P<0.01), and the therapeutic effect of EA was obviously superior to that of medication (P<0.01). Conclusion: EA of "Zhisanzhen" and Sishenchong (EX HN 1) is a good approach for treatment of VD.展开更多
Fifty cases of knee osteoarthritis were treated with needling bilateral Neixiyan (Ex- LE 5), Dubi (ST 35), Ashi points, Yanglingquan (GB 34), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Liangqiu (ST 34), Heding ...Fifty cases of knee osteoarthritis were treated with needling bilateral Neixiyan (Ex- LE 5), Dubi (ST 35), Ashi points, Yanglingquan (GB 34), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Liangqiu (ST 34), Heding (Ex-LE 2), and Sanyinjiao (SP 6), among which Neixiyan (Ex-LE 5) and Heding (Ex-LE 2) were connected with electro-stimulator. And the result showed that 42 cases got recovery, 6 cases got better and 2 cases got no effect.展开更多
文摘Objective: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at the Conception Vessel on proliferation and differentiation of the nerve stem cells in the inferior zone of the lateral ventricle in cerebral ischemia rats. Methods: The model rats were prepared by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 2 hours and then by reperfusion. They were randomly divided into two groups: a control group and an EA group. Changes in differentiation and proliferation of the nerve stem cells were observed 7, 14 and 28 days after successful modeling. Results: As compared with the 7-day control group (C-7d group), there was no significant difference (P〉0.05) in the numbers of 5-bromodeoxyuridine (Brdu) positive cells, Brdu/GFAP, Brdu/Nestin and Brdu/Nse double-labeled cells in the inferior zone of the lateral ventricle in the EA group 7 days after modeling. However, in the 14-day EA group (R-14d group) and the 28-day EA group (R-28d group), the numbers of Brdu positive cells and Brdu/GFAE Brdu/Nestin, Brdu/Nse double-labeled cells significantly increased as compared respectively with the 14-day control (C-14d group) and the 28-day control (C-28d) group (P〈0.05 or P〈0.01). Conclusions: EA at the Conception Vessel promotes differentiation and proliferation of the nerve stem cells in the inferior zone of the lateral ventricle in the cerebral ischemia rats, and may stimulate differentiation of the proliferous nerve stem cells towards the astrocvtes.
文摘Objective: To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on aconit ine-ind uced ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Methods: Twenty SD rats anesthe tized with chlo ral hydrate (300 mg/kg, i.p.) were evenly and randomly divided into control and EA groups. Ventricular arrhythmia was induced by intravenous infusion of 0.001% a conitine (i.v., 3.5 mg/kg, 0.4 mL/min). EA (4~16 Hz, 1~3 V) was applied to "N eiguan "(内关 PC 6) and "Jianshi"(间使 PC 5) for 30 min. ECG was recorded and analyz ed to deter mine ventricular premature beat (VPB), ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricu lar fibrillation (VF). Results: EA elevated the dose threshold o f aconitine-indu ced VF (P<0.05), delayed the occurrence of VT and VF (P <0.01), prolonged the sur vival time and reduced the mortality of rats treated with aconitine (P< 0.01). Conclusion: EA can suppress aconitine-induced ventricular tachyarr hythmia.
文摘In the present study, the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of acupoints of Ren, Spleen and Stomach Meridians on artificial abortion induced side effects was observed in 100 artificial abortion women. In comparison with 45 artificial abortion women in the control group (who had not accepted EA treatment), EA possessed significant effects in relieving abdominal pain, reducing vaginal bleeding duration, lowering infection rate and infertility rate after artificial abortion operation.
文摘Aim: To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) in the treatment of vascular dementia. Methods: A total of 46 cases of vascular dementia (VD) patients were divided into 3 classes according to the scores of the revised Hasegawa dementia scale (HDS), and then randomized into EA group (n=23) and medication (Nimodipine) group (n=23). The acupoints used were "Zhisanzhen" [Shenting (GV 24) and bilateral Benshen (GB 13)] and Sishenchong (EX HN 1) etc.. Scores of HDS, ability of daily life (ADL), neurofunctional defect and main symptoms were used as the indexes for assessing the therapeutic effect. Results: Following treatment, scores of HDS and ADL of two groups increased significantly, while those of neurofunctional defect and main symptoms decreased evidently (P<0.01), and the therapeutic effect of EA was obviously superior to that of medication (P<0.01). Conclusion: EA of "Zhisanzhen" and Sishenchong (EX HN 1) is a good approach for treatment of VD.
文摘Fifty cases of knee osteoarthritis were treated with needling bilateral Neixiyan (Ex- LE 5), Dubi (ST 35), Ashi points, Yanglingquan (GB 34), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Zusanli (ST 36), Liangqiu (ST 34), Heding (Ex-LE 2), and Sanyinjiao (SP 6), among which Neixiyan (Ex-LE 5) and Heding (Ex-LE 2) were connected with electro-stimulator. And the result showed that 42 cases got recovery, 6 cases got better and 2 cases got no effect.