Observation on the therapeutic effect of pricking needling at Sifeng(四缝EX-UE 10) in combination with Tuina for antibiotic-associated diarrhea in infants

Objective To observe the therapeutic efficacy of pricking needling at Sifeng （四缝 EX-UE10） in combination with Tuina in treating antibiotic-associated diarrhea （AAD） in infants. Methods According to random number table, 82 patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 41 patients were included in each group. The patients in the two groups were not subjected to fasting diet; fluid replacement, correction on electrolyte disturbance, withdrawal of antibiotics and other symptomatic treatments were all carried out for them. The patients in the treatment group were simultaneously treated by using pricking needling at EX-UE 10 in combination with Tuina manipulation, while the patients in the control group were orally administered with Medilac Vita. Five days were considered as a treatment course for both groups, and the therapeutic effect was evaluated after a treatment course. Results the number of patients with concurrent symptoms in the treatment group were significantly less than that in the control group （P0.05）; the number of patients not showing leucopenia in the treatment group were significantly less than that in the control group （P0.05）; the total effective rate of 92.7% （38/41） in the treatment group was significantly higher than that of 73.2% （30/41） in the control group, and the difference in therapeutic effect between the two groups was statistically significant （P0.05）. Conclusion The therapeutic effect of pricking needling at EX-UE 10 in combination with Tuina on the basis of conventional treatments is better than that of combination with Medilac Vita in treating AAD in infants, and it could rapidly improve systemic symptoms and indices of stool.

Clinical observation on pricking at Sìfèng (四缝 EX-UE 10) combined with Chinese herbs for infantile malnutrition

Objective To explore the best clinical treatment for infantile malnutrition. Methods Three hundred and forty-three patients were randomly divided into a pricking at Sìfèng （四缝 EX-UE 10） group （priking group, n=105）, a Chinese herbs group （n=85） and a pricking and Chinese herbs group （n=153）. The improvements of the clinical symptoms of all three groups were evaluated after the treatment. Results The results of these treatments for all the patients were satisfying. The effective rate of the pricking and Chinese herbs group, which was 98.7 % （151/153）, was superior to that of 94.3 % （99/105） （P0.05） in the pricking group and 91.8% （78/85） in the Chinese herbs group （P0.01）, while no differences in effective rate were found between the pricking group and the Chinese herbs group （P0.05）. Conclusion The pricking at Sìfèng （四缝 EX-UE 10） combined with Chinese herbs is the best treatment for infantile malnutrition.

Nie-pinching the spine,puncturing Sifeng(EX-UE 10)plus Chinese herbs for pediatric anorexia due to dysfunction of spleen in transportation:a randomized controlled trial

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of Nie-pinching the spine,puncturing Sifeng(EX-UE 10)plus Chinese herbs in treating pediatric anorexia due to dysfunction of spleen in transportation.Methods:A total of 64 kids were randomized into an observation group and a control group by the random number table method,with 32 cases in each group.Patients in both groups received Jian Pi Kai Wei(strengthening spleen and stomach)powder according to pattern differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).In addition,patients in the observation group received Nie-pinching the spine and puncturing Sifeng(EX-UE 10).Nie-pinching the spine was applied twice a week,and puncturing Sifeng(EX-UE 10)was performed once a week,with 2 weeks counted as 1 course of treatment.After 2 courses of treatment,the body mass index(BMI),peripheral blood leptin level and the microelements Zn,Fe and Se were compared at different time points(before treatment,after the first and second courses of treatment),as well as the therapeutic efficacy and onset time.Results:After 2 courses of treatment,31 cases in each group were evaluated.After the 1st course and the 2nd course,the BMI and serum Zn,Fe and Se levels in the observation group increased significantly(all P<0.05),the leptin level decreased substantially(both P<0.05);the BMI in the control group showed a substantial rise(P<0.05),while the Zn,Fe and Se levels slightly increased showing no statistical significance(all P>0.05),and the leptin level decreased but the difference showed no statistical significance(P>0.05).After the 1st and the 2nd courses of treatment,the BMI,serum Zn,Fe and Se levels increased more significantly(all P<0.05),and the serum leptin level decreased more significantly(both P<0.05)in the observation group than in the control group.After the 2nd course,the total effective rate and recovery rate in the observation group were both higher than those in the control group(both P<0.05),together with a quicker onset time(P<0.05).Conclusion:Nie-pinching the spine,puncturing Sifeng(EX-UE 10)plus Chinese herbs is effective for pediatric anorexia due to dysfunction of spleen in transportation.It can decrease leptin,increase Zn,Fe and Se levels,alleviate apositic symptoms and increase BMI in the kids.