Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of "Niwan Bazhen" points in the treatment of post-stroke depression. Methods A total of 66 post-stroke depression patients were randomized int...Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of "Niwan Bazhen" points in the treatment of post-stroke depression. Methods A total of 66 post-stroke depression patients were randomized into treatment group (EA+oral administration of Prozac-20, n =31 ) and control group (o- ral administration of Prozac-20, 20 mg/d, 28 days altogether, n =30). For patients of treatment group, EA (2/100 Hz, a tolerable stimulation strength) was applied to "Niwan Bazhen" points [Baihui (百会 GV20), etc. ] for 30 min, once daily, (except weekends) continuously for one month. Halmiton Rating Scale (HAMD) for Depression and Chinese Scale for Stroke (CSS) were used to evaluate the therapeutic effect. Results After the treatment, of the 30 and 31 cases in control and treatment groups, 4 and 6 were cured, 10 and 14 experienced marked improvement.in their symptoms, 6 and 7 had an improvement, 6 and 4 failed, with the cure+ markedly effective rates being 46.7% and 64.5% respectively. The therapeutic effect of treatment group was significantly superior to that of control group ( P〈0.05). The decreased values of both HAMD and C,,SS of treatment group were remarkably lower than those of control group (P〈0.01,0.05) . Conclusion EA of "Niwan Bazhen" points is an effective remedy for post-stroke depression.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical effects of simple obesity treated with needling and quick cupping therapy at the selected eight points around umbilicus. Methods Ninety-five cases were randomly allocated into an obse...Objective To observe the clinical effects of simple obesity treated with needling and quick cupping therapy at the selected eight points around umbilicus. Methods Ninety-five cases were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group. In observation group (n=50) patients were treated with acupuncture and quick cupping therapy at the selected eight points around umbilicus, namely Huaroumen (滑肉门 ST 24), Tianshu (天枢 ST 25),Wailing (外陵 ST 26),Shuifen (水分 CV 9), and Yinjiao(阴交 CV 7).In control group (n=45) patients were advised to take Sibutramine, an oral administration to suppress appetite. Relevant data concerning one's weight, body mass index (BMI), waist hip ratio (WHR) and distribution rate of body fat (F%) before treatment and after eight weeks' of treatment were collected to observe the effects. Results The total effective rate was 98.0%(49/50) in the observation group and 97.8%(44/45) in the control group. There was no significant difference on body weight and BMI between the two groups (P〉0.05), however the therapeutic effects on WHR and F% in the observation group were more satisfactory than those of the control group (P〈0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture and quick cupping therapy at the selected eight points around umbilicus have a good therapeutic effect on simple obesity, moreover acupuncture and quick cupping therapy can greatly improve the condition of WHR and F% for obesity patients, which is also safe and without any side effect.展开更多
Objective To systematically evaluate the effects of different forms of traditional Chinese health-preservation exercises on osteoporosis(OP)using network meta-analysis.Methods A systematic search on Excerpta Medica Da...Objective To systematically evaluate the effects of different forms of traditional Chinese health-preservation exercises on osteoporosis(OP)using network meta-analysis.Methods A systematic search on Excerpta Medica Database(EMBASE),Springer Link,Allied and Complementary Medicine Database(AMED),PubMed,Cochrane Library,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database(Wanfang)and Chongqing VIP Database(CQVIP)targeted the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)studying traditional Chinese exercises for OP published up to January 2020.Cochrane handbook was adopted to estimate the publication bias in the included studies,and statistical analysis was performed using Stata 14.0 and GeMTC 0.14.3 when data were extracted.Results Fifty RCTs were included in the network meta-analysis,comprising a total of 4505 OP patients.The network meta-analysis showed that in terms of visual analog scale(VAS)for pain,Tai Ji Quan(Tai Chi)was the most efficacious,followed by Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises),Ba Duan Jin(Eight-sectioned Exercise),Wu Qin Xi(Five-animal Exercises),sports training,drug and blank control;in terms of bone mineral density(BMD)of femoral neck,Yi Jin Jing was the most efficacious,followed by Wu Qin Xi,Ba Duan Jin,Tai Ji Quan,sports training,blank control and drug;regarding the lumbar BMD,it was Yi Jin Jing,Tai Ji Quan,Ba Duan Jin,Wu Qin Xi,sports training,blank control and drug in the descending order of efficacy;in terms of serum alkaline phosphatase,it was Yi Jin Jing,Tai Ji Quan,sports training,Wu Qin Xi,Ba Duan Jin,drug and blank control in the descending order of efficacy.Conclusion The evidence to date suggests that the first choice for OP amongst the traditional Chinese exercises should be Yi Jin Jing,which can not only reduce the subjective pain,but also promote bone formation and increase BMD,though this conclusion requires more high-quality large-scale RCTs for further proof.展开更多
文摘Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of "Niwan Bazhen" points in the treatment of post-stroke depression. Methods A total of 66 post-stroke depression patients were randomized into treatment group (EA+oral administration of Prozac-20, n =31 ) and control group (o- ral administration of Prozac-20, 20 mg/d, 28 days altogether, n =30). For patients of treatment group, EA (2/100 Hz, a tolerable stimulation strength) was applied to "Niwan Bazhen" points [Baihui (百会 GV20), etc. ] for 30 min, once daily, (except weekends) continuously for one month. Halmiton Rating Scale (HAMD) for Depression and Chinese Scale for Stroke (CSS) were used to evaluate the therapeutic effect. Results After the treatment, of the 30 and 31 cases in control and treatment groups, 4 and 6 were cured, 10 and 14 experienced marked improvement.in their symptoms, 6 and 7 had an improvement, 6 and 4 failed, with the cure+ markedly effective rates being 46.7% and 64.5% respectively. The therapeutic effect of treatment group was significantly superior to that of control group ( P〈0.05). The decreased values of both HAMD and C,,SS of treatment group were remarkably lower than those of control group (P〈0.01,0.05) . Conclusion EA of "Niwan Bazhen" points is an effective remedy for post-stroke depression.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical effects of simple obesity treated with needling and quick cupping therapy at the selected eight points around umbilicus. Methods Ninety-five cases were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group. In observation group (n=50) patients were treated with acupuncture and quick cupping therapy at the selected eight points around umbilicus, namely Huaroumen (滑肉门 ST 24), Tianshu (天枢 ST 25),Wailing (外陵 ST 26),Shuifen (水分 CV 9), and Yinjiao(阴交 CV 7).In control group (n=45) patients were advised to take Sibutramine, an oral administration to suppress appetite. Relevant data concerning one's weight, body mass index (BMI), waist hip ratio (WHR) and distribution rate of body fat (F%) before treatment and after eight weeks' of treatment were collected to observe the effects. Results The total effective rate was 98.0%(49/50) in the observation group and 97.8%(44/45) in the control group. There was no significant difference on body weight and BMI between the two groups (P〉0.05), however the therapeutic effects on WHR and F% in the observation group were more satisfactory than those of the control group (P〈0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture and quick cupping therapy at the selected eight points around umbilicus have a good therapeutic effect on simple obesity, moreover acupuncture and quick cupping therapy can greatly improve the condition of WHR and F% for obesity patients, which is also safe and without any side effect.
文摘Objective To systematically evaluate the effects of different forms of traditional Chinese health-preservation exercises on osteoporosis(OP)using network meta-analysis.Methods A systematic search on Excerpta Medica Database(EMBASE),Springer Link,Allied and Complementary Medicine Database(AMED),PubMed,Cochrane Library,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database(Wanfang)and Chongqing VIP Database(CQVIP)targeted the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)studying traditional Chinese exercises for OP published up to January 2020.Cochrane handbook was adopted to estimate the publication bias in the included studies,and statistical analysis was performed using Stata 14.0 and GeMTC 0.14.3 when data were extracted.Results Fifty RCTs were included in the network meta-analysis,comprising a total of 4505 OP patients.The network meta-analysis showed that in terms of visual analog scale(VAS)for pain,Tai Ji Quan(Tai Chi)was the most efficacious,followed by Yi Jin Jing(Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises),Ba Duan Jin(Eight-sectioned Exercise),Wu Qin Xi(Five-animal Exercises),sports training,drug and blank control;in terms of bone mineral density(BMD)of femoral neck,Yi Jin Jing was the most efficacious,followed by Wu Qin Xi,Ba Duan Jin,Tai Ji Quan,sports training,blank control and drug;regarding the lumbar BMD,it was Yi Jin Jing,Tai Ji Quan,Ba Duan Jin,Wu Qin Xi,sports training,blank control and drug in the descending order of efficacy;in terms of serum alkaline phosphatase,it was Yi Jin Jing,Tai Ji Quan,sports training,Wu Qin Xi,Ba Duan Jin,drug and blank control in the descending order of efficacy.Conclusion The evidence to date suggests that the first choice for OP amongst the traditional Chinese exercises should be Yi Jin Jing,which can not only reduce the subjective pain,but also promote bone formation and increase BMD,though this conclusion requires more high-quality large-scale RCTs for further proof.