Metrological Analysis and Evaluation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Treatment for Diarrhea in Modern Literature

Objective： To review year 1957-2005 literature on acupuncture and moxibustion and explore point selection and methods for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of diarrhea in order to provide objective and reliable data for research on acupuncture and moxibustion standardization. Methods： A comprehensive analysis was made by a method of metrological analysis according to the data from ＂China modem acupuncture-moxibustion information database＂. Results： Points Zusanli （ST 36）, Tianshu （ST 25） and Shenque （CV 8） were the most frequently used and the optimal combination for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of diarrhea. Chronic adult diarrhea was often treated by moxibustion. Acute childhood diarrhea was often treated by point application and injection. Conclusion： Diarrhea is often treated by needling and moxaing methods in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment. It is proposed to use Zusanli （ST 36） and Tianshu （ST 25） as a basic prescription for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of diarrhea and to select points according to the syndrome.

Exploration of the Clinical Regularity of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Insomnia

Objective： To review year 1956-2007 literature and explore the regularity of points selection and methods for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of insomnia. Methods： A comprehensive analysis was made by a method of metrological review according to the data from ＂China Modem Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank＂. Results： It is indicated that points Sanyinjiao （SP 6） and Shenmen （HT 7） were most frequently used. Acupuncture was the main treatment. Conclusion： It is suggested that Baihui （GV 20）, Sishencong （Ex-HN 1）, Sanyinjiao （SP 6） and Shenmen （FIT 7） were used as basic points for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of insomnia, which is combined with point selection based on syndrome differentiation.

Exploration of the Clinical Regularity of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Cerebral Palsy Syndrome

Objective： To review literature from 1954 to 2007 and explore the regularity of point sv.lection and methods for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of cerebral palsy. Methods： A comprehensive analysis was made by a method of metrological analysis according to the data from ＂China Modem Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank＂. Results： Points Zusanli （ST 36）, Quchi （LI 11） and Hegu （LI4） were most frequently used. Head points Baihui （GV 20） and Sishencong （Ex-HN1） were also frequently used. Acupuncture, scalp acupuncture and acupuncture point injection were the major treatments. Conclusion： Acupuncture intervention can improve the therapeutic effect on cerebral palsy. It is suggested that Baihui （GV 20）, Sishencong （Ex-HN1）, Zusanli （ST36）, Quchi （LI11） and Hegu （LI4） be selected as a basic prescription for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of cerebral palsy.

Acupuncture therapy for angina pectoris:a systematic review

OBJECTIVE： To assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture therapy for angina pectoris. METHODS： Randomized controlled trials （RCTs） concerned with acupuncture treatment of angina pectoris were identified by searching Academic Source Premier, MEDLINE, Science Citation Index Expanded, and three Chinese databases （China biol- ogy medicine database, China national knowledge infrastructure, and VlP database for Chinese techni- cal periodicals）. The valid data were extracted in ac- cordance with our inclusion and exclusion criteria. The main outcomes of the included studies were synthesized using Revman 5.1. RESULTS： Twenty-one articles on 16 individual studies were included and evaluated as having high or moderate risk of bias according to the stan- dards of the Cochrane Collaboration. Meta-analysis indicated that acupuncture combined with conven- tional drugs （ACCD） was superior to conventional drugs alone in reducing the incidence of acute myocardial infarction （AMI） [0R=0.18, 95%CI （0.04,0.84）, P=0.03]. Moreover, ACCD was superior to con- ventional drugs in the relief of angina symptoms [0R=4.23, 95%C/（2.73, 6..56）, P〈0.00001], and im- provement of electrocardiography （ECG） [0R=2.61, 95%C/（1.83, 3.73）, P〈0.00001]. Acupuncture by it- self was also superior to conventional drugs for angi- na symptoms [0R=3.59, 95%C/（1.76, 7.92）, P=0.0004] and ECG improvement [0R=3.07, 95%C/（1.54, 6.10）, P=0.001]. ACCD was superior to conventional drugs in shortening the time to onset of angina relief [WMD=-1.40, 95% CI （-1.65, -1.15）, P〈 0.00001]. However, the time to onset was signifi- cantly longer for acupuncture treatment than for conventional treatment alone [WMD=2A3, 95%O （1.63, 3.23）, P〈0.000 01]. CONCLUSION： ACCD reduced the occurrence of AMI, and both acupuncture and ACCD relieved an- gina symptoms and improved ECG. However, com- pared with conventional treatment, acupuncture showed a longer delay before its onset of action. This indicates that acupuncture is not suitable for emergency treatment of heart attack. Owing to the poor quality of the current evidence, the findings of this systematic review need to be verified by more RCTs to enhance statistical power.

Exploration of Clinical Regularities in Acupuncture-moxibustion Treatment for Infertility

Objective：To review the acupuncture-moxibustion literature of year 1949-2007 and explore the regularities in points selection and therapeutic methods for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of infertility.Methods：A comprehensive analysis was made by a method of metrological analysis according to the data from China Modern Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank.Results：Sanyinjiao （SP 6）,Guanyuan （CV 4）,Zhongji （CV 3） and Zigong （Ex-CA 1） were most frequently used.Acupuncture and combined use of acupuncture and medicine were the major treatments.It is proposed that points Sanyinjiao （SP 6）,Guanyuan （CV 4）,Zhongji （CV 3） and Zigong （Ex-CA 1） are used as a basic prescription for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of infertility and acupoints are selected according to the syndrome.Conclusion：Combined use of acupuncture and medicine can improve the therapeutic effect on infertility.

Analysis of Clinical Regularities in Acupuncture-moxibustion Treatment for Stomach Diseases in Recent 10 Years

Objective：To objectively and dynamically assess the therapeutic effects of acupuncturemoxibustion on stomach diseases by a review and statistical analysis of year 2000-2009 literature on acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for stomach diseases,facilitate the development of clinical acupuncturemoxibustion from the summarization of individual experience to the study of group experience and further exploit the advantages of acupuncture-moxibustion science.Methods：Statistical and expert analyses were made on the basis of the data from China Modem Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank.Results：There were 11 kinds of diseases in the acupuncture-moxibustion spectrum of stomach diseases.It was suggested that points Zusanli（ST 36）,Zhongwan（CV 12）,Weishu（BL 21）,Pishu（BL 20）,Neiguan（PC 6）and Sanyinjiao（SP 6）be used as a basic prescription for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of stomach diseases and corresponding treatment be selected according to the character of each disease.Conclusion：acupuncturemoxibustion has a certain therapeutic effect on stomach diseases,but the clinical application and observed cases should be increased.

Exploration of Clinical Regularities in Acupuncture-moxibustion Treatment for Cancer Pain

Objective： To review acupuncture-moxibustion literature of year 1954-2009 and explore the regularities in point selection and therapeutic methods for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of cancer pain. Methods： A comprehensive analysis was made by a method of metrological analysis according to the data from China Modem Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank. Results： Zusanli （ST 36）, Ashi point and Sanyinjiao （SP 6） were most frequently used. Zusanli （ST 36） and Sanyinjiao （SP 6） were optimal points combination. Acupuncture and the combination of acupuncture and moxibustion were the major treatments. It proposed that Zusanli （ST 36）, Ashi point and Sanyinjiao （SP 6） can be used as a basic prescription for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for cancer pain, and acupoints selection according to the syndrome may be added. Conclusion： The combination of acupuncture and moxibustion can improve the therapeutic effect on cancer pain.