In recent years, we have treated 40 cases of Parkinson's syndrome with the principles of reinforcing and supplementing the liver- and kidneyyin, calming endogenous wind and removing the obstruction from the channe...In recent years, we have treated 40 cases of Parkinson's syndrome with the principles of reinforcing and supplementing the liver- and kidneyyin, calming endogenous wind and removing the obstruction from the channels. The results were satisfactory and reported as follows.展开更多
Objective To compare the efficacy differences between acupuncture and western medicine in treating osteoarthritis of knee joints.Methods One hundred and twenty cases were randomly divided into an acupuncture group and...Objective To compare the efficacy differences between acupuncture and western medicine in treating osteoarthritis of knee joints.Methods One hundred and twenty cases were randomly divided into an acupuncture group and a western medication group with 60 cases in each group.In the acupuncture group,acupuncture was applied mainly at Nèixīyǎn(内膝眼 EX-LE 4),Dúbí(犊鼻 ST 35),Yīnlíngquán(阴陵泉 SP 9) and Yánglíngquán(阳陵泉 GB 34) plus other acupoints selected according to syndrome differentiation.In the medication group,Glucosamine Hydrochloride capsules were orally given 3 times daily with 2 capsules each time.Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC),Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36,Chinese version) were used to assess therapeutic effects before treatment,after 4 weeks treatment and 9 weeks after treatment,respectively.Results After 4 weeks of treatment,the total effective rates were 86.7%(52/60) and 88.3%(53/60) in the acupuncture group and the western medication group,respectively,without significant difference(P〈0.05).In 9 weeks after treatment,the total effective rates were 83.3%(50/60) and 61.7%(37/60) in the acupuncture group and the western medication group,respectively,with significant difference between the two groups(P〈0.05).According to WOMAC and SF-36,the scores were all improved in both groups(P〈0.05,P〈0.01),with significant difference in follow-up visit of 9 weeks after treatment between the two groups(P〈0.05,P〈0.01),but not after 4 weeks of treatments(both P〈0.05).Conclusion Short-term of therapeutic effects of acupuncture and oral administration of Glucosamine Hydrochloride on osteoarthritis of knee joints are similar,but long-term efficacy in the acupuncture group is better than that in the western medication group.展开更多
Fifty-three patients with facial spasm were treated by acupuncture therapy. Taichong (LR 3), Fengchi (GB 20), Yifeng (TE 17), and Sanyinjiao (SP 6) were selected as main points, and others points were selected...Fifty-three patients with facial spasm were treated by acupuncture therapy. Taichong (LR 3), Fengchi (GB 20), Yifeng (TE 17), and Sanyinjiao (SP 6) were selected as main points, and others points were selected based on symptom. Of the 53 cases, 9 cases were cured, 13 cases were markedly effective, 27 cases were effective, and 4 cases were ineffective, with an effective rate of 92.5%.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacies of fire acupuncture in treat various types ofacne. Methods: An open test was designed. One thousand and eighty-six patients who visited for clinical service were col...Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacies of fire acupuncture in treat various types ofacne. Methods: An open test was designed. One thousand and eighty-six patients who visited for clinical service were collected as a sample. Results: The cure and marked effective rate was 78.5% for lung heat type, 80.8% for heat toxin type, 77.4% for disharmony of the Thoroughfare and Conception Vessels type and 80.1% for blood stasis and phlegm accumulation type. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences in therapeutic effect between different types (P〉0.05). Conclusion: Fire acupuncture has an exact therapeutic effect on various types ofacne without toxic side effects.展开更多
Objective: To observe the treatment effect of acupuncture on insomnia. Method: All 86 insomnia cases were treated with acupuncture once a day; 5 d make up one course of treatment. There was a 2-day interval between ...Objective: To observe the treatment effect of acupuncture on insomnia. Method: All 86 insomnia cases were treated with acupuncture once a day; 5 d make up one course of treatment. There was a 2-day interval between the two courses. After 4 courses of treatment, the therapeutic effect was analyzed, coupled with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global scores before and after the treatment. Result: The total effective rate was 95.4% and there was a significant difference in PSQI global scores before and after the treatment. Conclusion: Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy for insomnia. It can improve the patient's quality of life and physical function.展开更多
Hemorrhoid refers to soft vein mass formed by varicosity of submucosal veins around the end of the rectum and subcutanceous veins of the anal canal. It is the most common anorectal disease. This article summarized the...Hemorrhoid refers to soft vein mass formed by varicosity of submucosal veins around the end of the rectum and subcutanceous veins of the anal canal. It is the most common anorectal disease. This article summarized the regular patterns, features and advantages of Professor Yu Hai-Bo's acupuncture-moxibustion therapy for hemorrhoids, in order to guide the acupuncture treatment for hemorrhoids.展开更多
Objective: To observe the clinical effects of simple obesity treated with abdomen acupuncture. Methods: Sixty patients with simple obesity were allocated to abdomen acupuncture group and body acupuncture group based...Objective: To observe the clinical effects of simple obesity treated with abdomen acupuncture. Methods: Sixty patients with simple obesity were allocated to abdomen acupuncture group and body acupuncture group based on the randomized and controlled principle, 30 patients in each group. Fifteen treatments made up one course. The cases were treated for 2 courses. The clinical effects were evaluated by body mass index (BMI) and the declining of body height. Result: The change of BMI and clinical effects were of no significant difference between two groups after 1 course, but there were significant differences after two courses. Conclusion: The clinical effect of abdomen acupuncture treating simple obesity is better, and the effect is persistent and stable.展开更多
Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect on treatment of acne with acupuncture plus moving cupping and blood-letting. Method: Sixty acne cases were randomized into the treatment group for combined acupuncture an...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect on treatment of acne with acupuncture plus moving cupping and blood-letting. Method: Sixty acne cases were randomized into the treatment group for combined acupuncture and moving cupping and blood-letting and control group for acupuncture alone. The therapeutic effects of the cases in the two groups were observed after a 30-day treatment. Result: The total effective rate was significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P〈0.05). Conclusion: The combined acupuncture and moving cupping and blood-letting can effectively increase the effective rate in the treatment of acne.展开更多
文摘In recent years, we have treated 40 cases of Parkinson's syndrome with the principles of reinforcing and supplementing the liver- and kidneyyin, calming endogenous wind and removing the obstruction from the channels. The results were satisfactory and reported as follows.
文摘Objective To compare the efficacy differences between acupuncture and western medicine in treating osteoarthritis of knee joints.Methods One hundred and twenty cases were randomly divided into an acupuncture group and a western medication group with 60 cases in each group.In the acupuncture group,acupuncture was applied mainly at Nèixīyǎn(内膝眼 EX-LE 4),Dúbí(犊鼻 ST 35),Yīnlíngquán(阴陵泉 SP 9) and Yánglíngquán(阳陵泉 GB 34) plus other acupoints selected according to syndrome differentiation.In the medication group,Glucosamine Hydrochloride capsules were orally given 3 times daily with 2 capsules each time.Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC),Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36,Chinese version) were used to assess therapeutic effects before treatment,after 4 weeks treatment and 9 weeks after treatment,respectively.Results After 4 weeks of treatment,the total effective rates were 86.7%(52/60) and 88.3%(53/60) in the acupuncture group and the western medication group,respectively,without significant difference(P〈0.05).In 9 weeks after treatment,the total effective rates were 83.3%(50/60) and 61.7%(37/60) in the acupuncture group and the western medication group,respectively,with significant difference between the two groups(P〈0.05).According to WOMAC and SF-36,the scores were all improved in both groups(P〈0.05,P〈0.01),with significant difference in follow-up visit of 9 weeks after treatment between the two groups(P〈0.05,P〈0.01),but not after 4 weeks of treatments(both P〈0.05).Conclusion Short-term of therapeutic effects of acupuncture and oral administration of Glucosamine Hydrochloride on osteoarthritis of knee joints are similar,but long-term efficacy in the acupuncture group is better than that in the western medication group.
文摘Fifty-three patients with facial spasm were treated by acupuncture therapy. Taichong (LR 3), Fengchi (GB 20), Yifeng (TE 17), and Sanyinjiao (SP 6) were selected as main points, and others points were selected based on symptom. Of the 53 cases, 9 cases were cured, 13 cases were markedly effective, 27 cases were effective, and 4 cases were ineffective, with an effective rate of 92.5%.
基金scientific research project of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2003ZL57)
文摘Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacies of fire acupuncture in treat various types ofacne. Methods: An open test was designed. One thousand and eighty-six patients who visited for clinical service were collected as a sample. Results: The cure and marked effective rate was 78.5% for lung heat type, 80.8% for heat toxin type, 77.4% for disharmony of the Thoroughfare and Conception Vessels type and 80.1% for blood stasis and phlegm accumulation type. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences in therapeutic effect between different types (P〉0.05). Conclusion: Fire acupuncture has an exact therapeutic effect on various types ofacne without toxic side effects.
文摘Objective: To observe the treatment effect of acupuncture on insomnia. Method: All 86 insomnia cases were treated with acupuncture once a day; 5 d make up one course of treatment. There was a 2-day interval between the two courses. After 4 courses of treatment, the therapeutic effect was analyzed, coupled with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global scores before and after the treatment. Result: The total effective rate was 95.4% and there was a significant difference in PSQI global scores before and after the treatment. Conclusion: Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy for insomnia. It can improve the patient's quality of life and physical function.
基金supported by Key Laboratory Project of Shenzhen Science and Technology Research and Development Funds and Platform Construction Planning,No.CXB201111250113A~~
文摘Hemorrhoid refers to soft vein mass formed by varicosity of submucosal veins around the end of the rectum and subcutanceous veins of the anal canal. It is the most common anorectal disease. This article summarized the regular patterns, features and advantages of Professor Yu Hai-Bo's acupuncture-moxibustion therapy for hemorrhoids, in order to guide the acupuncture treatment for hemorrhoids.
文摘Objective: To observe the clinical effects of simple obesity treated with abdomen acupuncture. Methods: Sixty patients with simple obesity were allocated to abdomen acupuncture group and body acupuncture group based on the randomized and controlled principle, 30 patients in each group. Fifteen treatments made up one course. The cases were treated for 2 courses. The clinical effects were evaluated by body mass index (BMI) and the declining of body height. Result: The change of BMI and clinical effects were of no significant difference between two groups after 1 course, but there were significant differences after two courses. Conclusion: The clinical effect of abdomen acupuncture treating simple obesity is better, and the effect is persistent and stable.
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect on treatment of acne with acupuncture plus moving cupping and blood-letting. Method: Sixty acne cases were randomized into the treatment group for combined acupuncture and moving cupping and blood-letting and control group for acupuncture alone. The therapeutic effects of the cases in the two groups were observed after a 30-day treatment. Result: The total effective rate was significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group (P〈0.05). Conclusion: The combined acupuncture and moving cupping and blood-letting can effectively increase the effective rate in the treatment of acne.