Sciatica belongs to the category of Bizheng (arthralgia syndrome) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). From March 1997 to September 2000, we treated 50 cases of sciatica by needling Zanzhu (BL 2) and Fengchi (GB 20)...Sciatica belongs to the category of Bizheng (arthralgia syndrome) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). From March 1997 to September 2000, we treated 50 cases of sciatica by needling Zanzhu (BL 2) and Fengchi (GB 20) with satisfactory therapeutic results. A report follows.展开更多
Hiccup is induced by upward reversion of qi and mainly manifested as continuous short and repeated ＂hic＂ sound in the throat. It is quite a common symptom in clinic and its general causative factors are improper die...Hiccup is induced by upward reversion of qi and mainly manifested as continuous short and repeated ＂hic＂ sound in the throat. It is quite a common symptom in clinic and its general causative factors are improper diet, disharmony emotions and deficiency of anti-pathogenic qi. Reducing the reversed stomach qi is the major principle of treatment. The author had treated hiccup attacked within 3 days with acupuncture on Cuanzhu（攒竹 BL 2）. The summarization is as follows.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
文摘Sciatica belongs to the category of Bizheng (arthralgia syndrome) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). From March 1997 to September 2000, we treated 50 cases of sciatica by needling Zanzhu (BL 2) and Fengchi (GB 20) with satisfactory therapeutic results. A report follows.
文摘Hiccup is induced by upward reversion of qi and mainly manifested as continuous short and repeated ＂hic＂ sound in the throat. It is quite a common symptom in clinic and its general causative factors are improper diet, disharmony emotions and deficiency of anti-pathogenic qi. Reducing the reversed stomach qi is the major principle of treatment. The author had treated hiccup attacked within 3 days with acupuncture on Cuanzhu（攒竹 BL 2）. The summarization is as follows.
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.
