Chifu refers to the skin covering the areafrom the wrist joint to the elbow joint, about 1chi (1/3 meter) in length in adults.Acupuncture with filiform needle at certainpoints within Chifu area exhibits quitesatisfact...Chifu refers to the skin covering the areafrom the wrist joint to the elbow joint, about 1chi (1/3 meter) in length in adults.Acupuncture with filiform needle at certainpoints within Chifu area exhibits quitesatisfactory therapeutic results for treatment ofsprain and contusion of the four extremities.The following are some examples.展开更多
Purpose：This study aimed（1） to examine the longitudinal trajectories in objectively measured physical activity（PA）;（2） to identify unknown（i.e.,latent） subgroups with distinct trajectories;and（3） to examine...Purpose：This study aimed（1） to examine the longitudinal trajectories in objectively measured physical activity（PA）;（2） to identify unknown（i.e.,latent） subgroups with distinct trajectories;and（3） to examine the correlates of latent subgroups among community dwelling women.Methods：The study sample included a total of 669 women from the Women＇s Injury Study,a 5-year prospective cohort study conducted from2007 in the Southwest Central region of the US.Pedometer-based step-count data across 18 consecutive months were fitte to a latent growth model（LGM） and a latent class growth model（LCGM）.Baseline characteristics were regressed on latent class membership.Results：The longitudinal change in PA was best fi to a piecewise LGM with seasonal transitions.Significant y increased and decreased levels of PA were observed during the spring,fall,and winter,respectively（p〈0.001）.Three latent subgroups with distinct PA trajectories were identifie（low-active（46.8%）,somewhat-active（41.3%）,and active（11.9%））.Age and body fat percentage at the baseline significant y explained the likelihoods of being in low-active subgroup.Conclusion：Seasonal variations in PA among women were observed but may not be practically significant A relatively large portion of the sample showed low levels of PA for long periods.Intervention strategies should be considered for women who are overweight or obese,and aged 〉40 years old to promote PA during the life course.展开更多
Genual osteoarthritis is a commonly-encountered affection in the middle-aged and oldpersons.The author has treated 65 cases of genualosteoarthritis with massotherapy in the past threeyears,with satisfactory therapeuti...Genual osteoarthritis is a commonly-encountered affection in the middle-aged and oldpersons.The author has treated 65 cases of genualosteoarthritis with massotherapy in the past threeyears,with satisfactory therapeutic results reported asfollows.展开更多
Acupuncture treatment integrated with cupping for enhancing the therapeutic effect is a technique in Yang's school of acupuncture carried forward from generation to generation. The author's grandfather created...Acupuncture treatment integrated with cupping for enhancing the therapeutic effect is a technique in Yang's school of acupuncture carried forward from generation to generation. The author's grandfather created Yang's shallow puncturing and cupping therapy to enhance the effect of promoting blood flow and removing blood stasis in the light of his clinical experience. In this therapy, the gentle puncturing and heavy tapping are carried out with the seven-star needle until light bleeding occurs, followed by drawing out of pituita or stagnant blood and coagula by cupping, in an attempt to promote tissue regeneration by removing blood stasis for promoting the flow of qi and blood in the meridians. The therapy has been developed by Dr. Yang Yifang (the author's father) in clinical practice over the past six decades. Satisfactory therapeutic results have been obtained in clinical practice, which are introduced with examples below.展开更多
Osteoarthritis, a nonspecific inflammatory lesion, is a commonly seen joint disease. Clinically, it is mainly characterized by arthralgia, swelling, and motor impairment. Since the knee joint is the load-bearing joint...Osteoarthritis, a nonspecific inflammatory lesion, is a commonly seen joint disease. Clinically, it is mainly characterized by arthralgia, swelling, and motor impairment. Since the knee joint is the load-bearing joint of the human body, and is susceptible to trauma, gonitis tends to have the highest morbidity in the four limbs, which manifests itself arthritis of patella and femur at the early stage; narrowness or disappearance of the medial joint space at the mid stage; and damage of the cartilage accompanied with flexion deformity at the late stage. In recent years, based on the experience of Prof. Cao Yiming, the author has treated 47 cases of gonitis by combined use of Chinese drugs and acupuncture, and obtained satisfactory therapeutic results as reported in the following.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Chinese patent drug Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian ([symbol: see text] Pill for Dispelling Wind and Activating Collaterals) for the treatment of osseous arthritis. METHOD: 50 ca...OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Chinese patent drug Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian ([symbol: see text] Pill for Dispelling Wind and Activating Collaterals) for the treatment of osseous arthritis. METHOD: 50 cases of osseous arthritis were divided randomly into two groups, the Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian group (the experimental group), including 30 cases (aged 63.5 +/- 4 years), treated with 2 such pills, p.o., bid; and the control group, including 19 cases (aged 63 +/- 5 years), treated with Sulindac 0.2 g, p.o., bid. The two groups were all supplemented by medication of calcium Caltrate D 0.6 g, p.o., qd. The above-mentioned medications were administered for 2 courses, 2 weeks constituting a course. RESULT: The total effective rate of the experimental group evaluated by the doctors was 83.3%, and that evaluated by the patients was 90%, with mild side effects. CONCLUSION: Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian is an effective Chinese patent drug for treating osseous arthritis, with less and mild side effects.展开更多
In recent years, leukopenia is clinically very common. The leukopenic patient is significantly low in immunocompetence and is likely to suffer from various kinds of infections. Zusanli (St 36), an
文摘Chifu refers to the skin covering the areafrom the wrist joint to the elbow joint, about 1chi (1/3 meter) in length in adults.Acupuncture with filiform needle at certainpoints within Chifu area exhibits quitesatisfactory therapeutic results for treatment ofsprain and contusion of the four extremities.The following are some examples.
基金supported by the grant from the National Institutes of Health–National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases(No.R01 AR052459)
文摘Purpose：This study aimed（1） to examine the longitudinal trajectories in objectively measured physical activity（PA）;（2） to identify unknown（i.e.,latent） subgroups with distinct trajectories;and（3） to examine the correlates of latent subgroups among community dwelling women.Methods：The study sample included a total of 669 women from the Women＇s Injury Study,a 5-year prospective cohort study conducted from2007 in the Southwest Central region of the US.Pedometer-based step-count data across 18 consecutive months were fitte to a latent growth model（LGM） and a latent class growth model（LCGM）.Baseline characteristics were regressed on latent class membership.Results：The longitudinal change in PA was best fi to a piecewise LGM with seasonal transitions.Significant y increased and decreased levels of PA were observed during the spring,fall,and winter,respectively（p〈0.001）.Three latent subgroups with distinct PA trajectories were identifie（low-active（46.8%）,somewhat-active（41.3%）,and active（11.9%））.Age and body fat percentage at the baseline significant y explained the likelihoods of being in low-active subgroup.Conclusion：Seasonal variations in PA among women were observed but may not be practically significant A relatively large portion of the sample showed low levels of PA for long periods.Intervention strategies should be considered for women who are overweight or obese,and aged 〉40 years old to promote PA during the life course.
文摘Genual osteoarthritis is a commonly-encountered affection in the middle-aged and oldpersons.The author has treated 65 cases of genualosteoarthritis with massotherapy in the past threeyears,with satisfactory therapeutic results reported asfollows.
文摘Acupuncture treatment integrated with cupping for enhancing the therapeutic effect is a technique in Yang's school of acupuncture carried forward from generation to generation. The author's grandfather created Yang's shallow puncturing and cupping therapy to enhance the effect of promoting blood flow and removing blood stasis in the light of his clinical experience. In this therapy, the gentle puncturing and heavy tapping are carried out with the seven-star needle until light bleeding occurs, followed by drawing out of pituita or stagnant blood and coagula by cupping, in an attempt to promote tissue regeneration by removing blood stasis for promoting the flow of qi and blood in the meridians. The therapy has been developed by Dr. Yang Yifang (the author's father) in clinical practice over the past six decades. Satisfactory therapeutic results have been obtained in clinical practice, which are introduced with examples below.
文摘Osteoarthritis, a nonspecific inflammatory lesion, is a commonly seen joint disease. Clinically, it is mainly characterized by arthralgia, swelling, and motor impairment. Since the knee joint is the load-bearing joint of the human body, and is susceptible to trauma, gonitis tends to have the highest morbidity in the four limbs, which manifests itself arthritis of patella and femur at the early stage; narrowness or disappearance of the medial joint space at the mid stage; and damage of the cartilage accompanied with flexion deformity at the late stage. In recent years, based on the experience of Prof. Cao Yiming, the author has treated 47 cases of gonitis by combined use of Chinese drugs and acupuncture, and obtained satisfactory therapeutic results as reported in the following.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Chinese patent drug Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian ([symbol: see text] Pill for Dispelling Wind and Activating Collaterals) for the treatment of osseous arthritis. METHOD: 50 cases of osseous arthritis were divided randomly into two groups, the Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian group (the experimental group), including 30 cases (aged 63.5 +/- 4 years), treated with 2 such pills, p.o., bid; and the control group, including 19 cases (aged 63 +/- 5 years), treated with Sulindac 0.2 g, p.o., bid. The two groups were all supplemented by medication of calcium Caltrate D 0.6 g, p.o., qd. The above-mentioned medications were administered for 2 courses, 2 weeks constituting a course. RESULT: The total effective rate of the experimental group evaluated by the doctors was 83.3%, and that evaluated by the patients was 90%, with mild side effects. CONCLUSION: Shu Feng Huo Luo Pian is an effective Chinese patent drug for treating osseous arthritis, with less and mild side effects.
文摘In recent years, leukopenia is clinically very common. The leukopenic patient is significantly low in immunocompetence and is likely to suffer from various kinds of infections. Zusanli (St 36), an
