INTRODUCTION TO PROF. YANG YUN-KUAN'S THE NEEDLING TECHNIQUE OF MIND REGULATION AND TAOISM CONCENTRATION

The combination of needling technique of Mind Regulation with Taoism Concentration is to promote the propagated sensation along the channels （PSC） and the needling sensation to the affected area in order to activate the potential regulation of human body. Prof. Yang Yun-kuan used this combination to treat some pain diseases, nervous system＇s diseases and intractable chronic diseases and got a better result than the general techniques, This is the introduction to the manipulation of this technique and its clinical application.

AN OBSERVATION OF THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF WARMING NEEDLING TECHNIQUE ON JIAJI POINTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON EEG-α WAVE IN PATIENTS

Objective To discuss the therapeutic effect and mechanism of warming needling technique for the treatment of depression. Methods A total of 60 patients with depression were randomly divided into treatment group and control group with 30 cases each. The treatment group was treated with warming needle technique on the Jiaji points of the heart, lung, liver, spleen and kidney, control group with Amitriptyline, HAMD scale and the qualitative change of EEG-α wave were observed before and after the treatment. Results The total effective rate of treatment group was 100%, much better than that of the control group with 80% (P<0.05); the HAMD scale of treatment group was better than that of control group (P<0.05); the comparison of the improvement of somatic symptoms between treatment group and control group was significant (P<0.05); the comparison of frequency and amplitude of EEG-α wave was significant (P<0.05), there was no toxic and side effect in the treatment group. Conclusion Warming needling technique for depression has better effect than Amitriptyline, and there was no toxic and side effect in the treatment group. Warming needle technique can effectively regulate the frequency and amplitude EEG-α wave, and acts to improve depressive condition.

Needle-knife fistulotomy vs double-guidewire technique in patients with repetitive unintentional pancreatic cannulations

AIM: To compare the success rates and adverse events of early needle-knife fistulotomy(NKF) and double-guidewire technique(DGT) in patients with repetitive unintentional pancreatic cannulations.METHODS: From a total of 1650 patients admitted for diagnostic or therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) at a single tertiary care hospital(Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea) between January2009 and December 2012, 134(8.1%) patients with unsuccessful biliary cannulation after 5 min trial of conventional methods, together with 5 or more repetitive unintentional pancreatic cannulations, were enrolled in the study. Early NKF and DGT groups were assigned 67 patients each. In the DGT group, NKF was performed for an additional 7 min if successful cannulation was not achieved.RESULTS: The success rates with early NKF andthe DGT were 79.1%(53/67) and 44.8%(30/67)(P< 0.001), respectively. The incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis(PEP) was lower in the early NKF group than in the DGT group [4.5%(3/67) vs 14.9%(10/67),P = 0.041]. The mean cannulation times in the early NKF and DGT groups after assignment were 257 s and312 s(P = 0.013), respectively.CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that early NKF should be considered as the first approach to selective biliary cannulation in patients with repetitive unintentional pancreatic cannulations.

Endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration:Technique and applications in clinical practice

Since its initial report in 1992,endoscopic ultrasoundguided fine needle aspiration(EUS-FNA) has now been incorporated into the diagnostic and staging algorithm for the evaluation of benign and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and of adjacent organs.Its introduction constitutes a major breakthrough in the endoscopic field and has gradually transformed EUS from a pure imaging modality into a more interventional procedure.In addition,the possibility of collecting samples,providing a definitive cytological and/or histological evidence of the presence of malignancy,has strongly contributed to changing EUS from a subjective,highly operator dependant procedure into a more objective one.This article will review the instrumentation,technique and the most important clinical applications of EUS-FNA.

Can the wet suction technique change the efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for diagnosing autoimmune pancreatitis type 1? A prospective single-arm study

BACKGROUND Other than surgery,endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration(EUSFNA)is the only procedure for histologically diagnosing autoimmune pancreatitis(AIP).However,adequate specimens are difficult to obtain.Recently,more adequate specimens were reported to be obtained with EUS-FNA with a wet suction technique(WEST)than with conventional EUS-FNA.AIM To histologically diagnose AIP by EUS-FNA with a WEST.METHODS Eleven patients with possible type 1 AIP between February 2016 and August 2018 underwent EUS-FNA with a WEST(WEST group),with four punctures by 19 or 22 G needles.As a historical control,23 type 1 AIP patients who underwent no fewer than four punctures with 19 or 22 G needles were enrolled(DRY group).Patient characteristics and histological findings were compared between the two groups.RESULTS Three histopathological factors according to the International Consensus Diagnostic Criteria were significantly greater in the WEST group than the DRY group[lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate without granulocytic infiltration:9(81.8%)vs 6(26.1%),P=0.003,storiform fibrosis:5(45.5%)vs 1(4.3%),P=0.008,abundant(>10 cells/HPF)IgG4-positive cells:7(63.6%)vs 5(21.7%),P=0.026].Level 1 or level 2 histopathological findings were observed more often in the WEST group than in the DRY group[8(72.7%)vs 3(13.0%),P=0.001].CONCLUSION EUS-FNA with a WEST was more successful than standard EUS-FNA in histologically diagnosing AIP.

Construction of a model of autologous blood intracerebral hemorrhage in rats with a double injection and double needle withdrawal and the characteristics of the operative technique

BACKGROUND ： Experimental animal models of intracerebral hemorrhag （ICH） are greatly needed, so the process of establishment should be ideal in hematoma formation and easy to operate. OBJECTIVE ： To construct model of ICH in rats with double injection of autologous blood taken from the cut tail cut and double withdrawal of the needle （shortened as two-step injection model）, and compare with those induced by single and double injections. DESIGN ： A randomized controlled tria SETTING： Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Military Area Command of Chinese PLA. MATERIALS： Thirty male Wistar rats of 10 to 12 months, weighing （400±25） g, provided by the Experimental Center of Medical Animals, General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA, were divided randomly into 3 groups with 10 rats in each group： two-step injection group, single injection group, double injection group. METHODS ： The experiment was carried out in the Department of Neurology, General Hospital of Military Area Command of Chinese PLA from March to June in 2004. Autologous blood ICH model in rats were established as follows： In the two-step injection group, 50 μL unclotted autologous blood was taken from the rat tail cut, then injected with microsyringe into the caudate nucleus, 10 μL injected at first, paused for 2 minutes, and then the rest 40 μL injected slowly and continuously within 2 minutes. After the injection, the needle was kept immovable for about 4 minutes, withdrawn 2.0 mm, again kept immovable for about 4 minute, and then removed wholly at a slow speed. In the single injection group, 50 μL unclotted tail blood was injected slowly and continuously all within 2 minutes and the needle was slowly removed;（4） In the double injection group, 10 mL blood was injected at first, paused for 2 minutes, the rest 40 μL injected evenly within 2 minutes, and then the needle was withdrawn slowly and uninterruptedly. Neurologic findings were scored in accordance with Longa＇s five-point scale （0-4 scores, the higher the score, the severer the neurological dysfunction）. The rats were killed to remove and sections were prepared, the morphological features of hematomas were grossly observed, the maximal diameter and size of hematomas in each slice were measured with the imaging analytical system, and the volume was calculated. Meanwhile, the conveniences of the techniques were compared. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： The morphological features and volume of hematomas, neurologic deficit score （NDS）, and the convenience of the techniques were compared. RESULTS： All the 30 rats were involved in the analysis of results without deletion. （1） Results of the morphological observation of volume of hematoma： In the two-step injection group, hematomas located in the right caudate nucleus area regularly in circular or analogously circular shape in each slice. The formation rate of hematomas in the single injection group and double injection group were lower than those in the two-step injection group [60% （6/10）, 80% （8/10）, 100% （10/10）, P〈 0.01, 0.05]. The volume of hematomas in the single injection group and double injection group were smaller than those in the two-step injection group [（28.5±14.8）, （33.4±7.4）, （41.6±3.9） mm3, P〈 0.01, 0.05]. （2） NDS results： The NDS scores in the single injection group and double injection group were smaller than that in the two-step injection group （0.90±0.83, 1.30±0.78, 1.90±0.57, P〈 0.05）. （3）Comparison of the convenience of the techniques： The double injection method allowed generating reproducible hematomas in rats with shortcomings that it needed autologous arterial blood from femoral artery, and precision instruments such as microinfusion pump. The two-step injection injected fresh unclotting blood taken directly from the tail cut with microsyringe into the rat brain, and it has the advantages of easy operation, no influence on the activity of thrombase, shorter duration for model establishment, and higher rate of hematoma formation, which could generate ideal and economical models of ICH. The two-step injection induced hemotoma regularly in circular or analogously circular shape in each slice, but those induced by single and double injections were mostly in strip or fusiform shapes and extending along the needle tracks or into the ventricle or subarachnoid space. CONCLUSION ： The autologous blood ICH model induced by the two-step injection method is a reproducible and reliable one in regular shape, which is better than those induced by double and single injections.

Use of specific acupuncture techniques in lingering nummular eczema:A case report

Background:Nummular eczema(NE)is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by pruritic coinshaped lesions and a long-lasting and easy-relapsing course,which severely decreases patients’quality of life.This case was designed to observe the effects of specific acupuncture techniques on pruritic NE management.Case presentation:A 22-year-old female was first diagnosed with pruritic NE three years earlier.No allergies were found in the patch test;while emotional stress would trigger and aggravate the NE.External application of 0.1%tacrolimus failed to reverse this condition over a long period of treatment.Treatment&outcomes:An individualized acupuncture treatment protocol was identified.Half needling and encircling needling were applied at local eczematous lesions,with routine needling at meridian points,once per week,for 12 treatment sessions.All outcome measures,including the Eczema Area and Severity Index,Visual Analogue Scale score for pruritus,Self-Rating Anxiety Score,and Dermatology Quality Life Index,substantially improved over 6 months from pre-treatment to 3 months posttreatment.Conclusion:Acupuncture might be a promising non-pharmacological treatment method for patients with NE,especially for those with emotional stress.A randomized controlled trial with an adequate sample size and rigorous study design is required to verify the results of the study.

Practice patterns in FNA technique: A survey analysis

AIM: To ascertain fine needle aspiration(FNA) tech-niques by endosonographers with varying levels of ex-perience and environments.METHODS: A survey study was performed on United States based endosonographers. The subjects complet-ed an anonymous online electronic survey. The main outcome measurements were differences in needle choice, FNA technique, and clinical decision making among endosonographers and how this relates to years in practice, volume of EUS-FNA procedures, and prac-tice environment.RESULTS: A total of 210(30.8%) endosonographers completed the survey. Just over half(51.4%) identified themselves as academic/university-based practitioners. The vast majority of respondents(77.1%) identified themselves as high-volume endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)(> 150 EUS/year) and high-volume FNA(> 75 FNA/year) performers(73.3). If final cytology is non-diagnostic, high-volume EUS physicians were more likely than low volume physicians to repeat FNA with a core needle(60.5% vs 31.2%; P = 0.0004), and low volume physicians were more likely to refer patients for either surgical or percutaneous biopsy,(33.4% vs 4.9%, P < 0.0001). Academic physicians were more likely to repeat FNA with a core needle(66.7%) compared to community physicians(40.2%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: There is significant variation in EUS-FNA practices among United States endosonographers. Differences appear to be related to EUS volume and practice environment.

A simple new technique for the induction of residual posterior vitreous cortex removal and membrane peeling

AIM:To describe a quick,cost-effective alternative to using a scraper to remove the residual posterior vitreous cortex and create an inner limiting membrane(ILM)flap during vitrectomy.METHODS:The surgical technique and a retrospective interventional single-center series of cases were described.A hook was made on the tip of a conventional syringe needle(outer diameter,0.6 mm;23 gauge)by bending the needle against a plate.We used this hook to remove the residual posterior vitreous cortex and create an ILM flap during vitrectomy.The efficacy and safety of using this instrument in ophthalmological procedures for a variety of vitreoretinal disorders were evaluated.RESULTS:The hook was effective for removing focal or diffuse residual posterior vitreous cortex in eyes with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment,proliferative diabetic retinopathy,and pathological myopia.It was also successfully used to make a free edge of the ILM and help strip the epiretinal membrane.There were no serious complications associated with using the hook in delicate ophthalmological procedures.CONCLUSION:The hook,made by bending a conventional needle,is a simple and cost-effective instrument for removing residual posterior vitreous vortex and to create epiretinal and ILM flaps during vitrectomy in eyes with various vitreoretinal diseases.

Observation of therapeutic effect on primary trigeminal neuralgia treated with contralateral needling technique (Ju Ci)

Objective To observe the differences in therapeutic effects on primary trigeminat neuralgia between contralateral needling technique and routine acupuncture. Methods One hundred and thirty cases were randomly divided into contralateral needling group and routine acupuncture group, 65 cases in each one. In contralateral needling group, contralateral needling technique was adopted on the acupoints on the opposite side corresponding to the affected face in neuralgia. According to the localization of trigeminal neuralgia, the points were selected. For example, for ophthalmologic branch, Yuyao （鱼腰 EX- HN 4） and Touwei （头维 ST 8） were selected as the main point. In routine acupuncture group, the corresponding acupoints were selected on the affected side of the face. The points were same as that in contralateral needling group, Three courses of treatment were required in two groups. The clinical efficacy was evaluated 4 weeks after the end of treatment. Results The total effective rate was 95.4% （62/65） in contralateral needling group, which was superior to that in routine acupuncture group E86.2% （56/65）1 （P〈0. 001）. Conclusion Contralateral needling technique achieves apparently superior effects on primary trigeminal neuralgia compared with routine acupuncture.

Therapeutic observation of 'warming-unblocking needling technique'for knee osteoarthritis due to deficiency of liver and kidney

Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy between'warming-unblocking needling technique7 and reinforcing method by twirling in treating knee osteoarthritis(KOA)due to deficiency of liver and kidney.Methods:A total of 72 patients with KOA were divided into a warming-unblocking group and a reinforcing group by complete randomized method,with 36 cases in each group.Xuehai(SP 10),Heding(EX-LE 2),Liangqiu(ST 34);Neixiyan(EX-LE 4),Xizhong(Extra),Dubi(ST 35),Yinlingquan(SP 9),Zusanli(ST 36)and Yanglingquan(GB 34)were the main points in both groups.Taichong(LR 3),Taixi(Kl 3)and Sanyinjiao(SP 6)were the combined points.'Warming-unblocking needling technique'was applied in the warming-unblocking group,and reinforcing method by twirling was applied in the reinforcing group.The treatments were performed once a day,10 times as a treatment course,at a 2-day interval between two courses,for 3 courses in total.The scores of Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index(WOMAC)in the two groups were observed before and after the treatment,and the clinical efficacy was compared.Results:After treatment,the total effective rate was 94.3%in the warming-unblocking group and 87.9%in the reinforcing group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The component scores of pain,stiffness and daily activities in WOMAC and total WOMAC scores in both groups decreased after treatment(all P<0.01).The component and total WOMAC scores in the warming-unblocking group were lower than those in the reinforcing group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:'Warming-unblocking needling technique' has significant efficacy than reinforcing method by twirling in treating KOA due to deficiency of liver and kidney.It can significantly improve pain,stiffness and daily functional activities of patients.

Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle tissue acquisition:Where we stand in 2013?

Since its introduction,endoscopic ultrasound(EUS)guided fine needle aspiration and fine needle biopsy have become an indispensable tool for the diagnosis of lesions within the gastrointestinal tract and surrounding organs.It has proved to be an effective diagnostic method with high accuracy and low complication rates.Several factors can influence the accuracy and the diagnostic yield of this procedure including experience of the endosonographer,availability of onsite cytopathology services,the method of cytopathology preparation,the location and physical characteristics of the lesion,sampling techniques and the type and size of the needle used.In this review we will outline the recent studies evaluating EUS-guided tissue acquisition and will provide practical recommendations to maximize tissue yield.

Summary of the theoretical foundation and clinical application of Prof.Zheng Kui-shan's ‘warming-dredging needling technique'

＇Warming-dredging needling technique＇ is one of the specific needling techniques created by Prof. Zheng Kui-shan for treating intractable and difficult diseases. Developed from ＇Shao Shah Huo （Mountain-burning Fire）＇ and ＇warming- reinforcing method＇, this method displays the effects of ＇warming＂ ＇dredging＇ and ＇reinforcing＇. The ＇scapula-penetrating heat＇ and ＇eye-transmitting heat＇ belong to the representative needling techniques of ＇warming-dredging needling technique＇. In order to promote the clinical application of ＇warming-dredging needling technique＂ its theoretical foundation and clinical experience are summarized.

Comparison of efficacy and safety of transpancreatic septotomy, needle-knife fistulotomy or both based on biliary cannulation unintentional pancreatic access and papillary morphology

Background: Precut sphincterotomy has been widely performed to facilitate selective biliary access when standard cannulation attempts failed during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP). However, scarce data are available on different precut techniques for difficult biliary cannulation. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transpancreatic septotomy(TPS), needle-knife fistulotomy(NKF) or both based on the presence of unintentional pancreatic access and papillary morphology. Methods: Between March 2008 and December 2016, 157 consecutive patients undergoing precutting for an inaccessible bile duct during ERCP were identified. Precut techniques were chosen depending on repetitive inadvertent pancreatic cannulation and the papillary morphology. We retrospectively assessed the rates of cannulation success and procedure-related complications among three groups, namely TPS, NKF, and TPS followed by NKF. Results: The baseline characteristics of the three groups were comparable. The overall success rate of biliary cannulation reached 98.1%, including 111 of 113(98.2%) with TPS, 35 of 36(97.2%) with NKF and 8 of 8(100%) with NKF following TPS, without significant difference among groups. The incidences of total complications and post-ERCP pancreatitis were 9.6% and 7.6%, respectively. There was a trend towards less frequent post-ERCP pancreatitis after NKF(0%) compared with 11 cases(9.7%) after TPS and one case(12.5%) after NKF following TPS, but not significantly different( P = 0.07). No severe adverse event occurred during this study period. Conclusions: The choice of precut techniques by the presence of unintended pancreatic access and the papillary morphology brought about a high success rate without increasing risk in difficult biliary cannulation.

One case of shoulder soft tissue injury treated with cangguitanxue needling technique and cupping therapy

The combined treatment of cangguitanxue(green turtle probing its cave)needling technique and cupping method achieved the significant therapeutic effects on 1 case of traumatic soft tissue injury.Such therapeutic method provides the reference for the clinical treatment of soft tissue swelling due to injury.

Disease Law and Forecasting of the Needle Blight ofPinus sylvestris var. mongolica

Fixed quadrates were established in different stands. In continued six years, the occurring period, occurring amounts and the relation between epidemic disease and environmental factors were investigated according to spraying lawsof spores and accounting measures of disease ranking. The occuring peak period of the disease was from the last ten days ofMay to the second ten days of June. The epidemic period was from the last ten days of June to the second ten days of Julyand the initial decease period was from the last ten days of July to the beginning of September. The change of the diseasedepended on air temperature, relative humidity and precipitation. A multiple linear regression model was established usingcomputer, which can predict the disease index(Y) of 10 days later, with more than 95% reliability

Essence of Needling Technique on Certain Points by Prof.SHI Xue-min

Prof. SHI Xue-min is the first one who proposes the theory of quantitative needling manipulation. This theory requires corresponding quantitative marker of each point. In order to meet this quantitative requirement, he set up strict and rigorous needling methods for each point. Part of his experience in this regard is introduced in this article.

新型肺隔离穿刺消融术应用

病理穿刺活检是胸部肿瘤早期诊断和治疗的关键,经皮穿刺活检(PTNB)技术已在临床广泛应用。PTNB常见并发症包括气胸、空气栓塞、出血等。为优化传统PTNB,开发了一种新型肺部病灶经皮穿刺诊断与消融技术,显著降低了并发症的发生,增加了病理穿刺活检的准确性,同时可桥接靶病灶消融。该文详细介绍了全麻肌松硬镜低压常频开放通气条件下填塞辅助的肺部病灶经皮穿刺诊断与消融技术的优势及操作流程。

岐黄针联合朱氏正骨手法对腰椎间盘突出症患者急性疼痛和腰椎功能的影响

目的:探讨岐黄针联合朱氏正骨手法对腰椎间盘突出症患者急性疼痛和腰椎功能的影响。方法:选择2020年8月—2023年8月本院收治的100例腰椎间盘突出症患者,随机将患者分为两组。对照组50例采用朱氏正骨手法治疗,观察组50例采用朱氏正骨手法和岐黄针治疗。比较两组疗效,疼痛程度、腰椎功能、生活质量、血清疼痛物质和炎症指标差异。结果:观察组治疗总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组治疗后疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS)、ODI评分、血清P物质(SP)、神经肽Y(NPY)及神经生长因子(NGF)、白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)和肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平较治疗前降低(P<0.05),简明健康问卷(SF-36)评分、JOA评分、屈曲、伸展和侧屈活动度较治疗前增高(P<0.05)。观察组治疗后VAS评分、ODI评分、血清SP、NPY、NGF、IL-1β、IL-6及TNF-α水平低于对照组(P<0.05),SF-36评分、JOA评分、屈曲、伸展和侧屈活动度高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:岐黄针联合朱氏正骨手法治疗腰椎间盘突出症可更显著改善疼痛症状,腰椎功能和生活质量,提高临床疗效。

针刀疏筋解结术对类风湿关节炎家兔滑膜炎症的影响及作用机制研究

目的观察针刀疏筋解结术对类风湿关节炎(RA)模型家兔膝关节滑膜组织NF-κB/Bcl-2通路活性及肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素(IL)-1β、IL-6、Bax、caspase-3表达的影响,探讨其抑制RA滑膜炎症的作用机制。方法24只新西兰白兔随机分为正常组、模型组、药物组和针刀组,每组6只,除正常组外,其余组采用卵蛋白+弗氏完全佐剂膝关节腔注射复制RA模型,分别予相应干预,连续18 d。测定家兔膝关节痛阈、膝关节周径,超声观察关节腔积液、滑膜厚度及内部血流信号,HE染色观察膝关节滑膜组织形态,TUNEL染色观察滑膜组织成纤维样滑膜细胞(FLS)凋亡情况,免疫组化检测滑膜组织TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6表达,RT-PCR检测滑膜组织核因子(NF)-κBp65、Bcl-2mRNA表达,Westernblot检测滑膜组织NF-κBp65、p-NF-κBp65、Bcl-2、Bax、caspase-3蛋白表达。结果与正常组比较,模型组家兔膝关节痛阈降低、膝关节周径增加,超声评分和滑膜组织病理评分增加;滑膜组织FLS凋亡率降低,TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6表达升高,NF-κBp65、Bcl-2 mRNA和蛋白及p-NF-κBp65蛋白表达升高,Bax、caspase-3蛋白表达降低,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与模型组比较,药物组和针刀组家兔膝关节痛阈增加、膝关节周径减小,超声评分和滑膜组织病理评分减少;滑膜组织FLS凋亡率升高,TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6表达降低,NF-κBp65、Bcl-2m RNA和蛋白及p-NF-κBp65蛋白表达降低,Bax、caspase-3蛋白表达升高,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论针刀疏筋解结术可能通过降低滑膜组织NF-κB/Bcl-2通路活性,促进FLS凋亡,减少TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6产生,抑制RA滑膜炎症,减轻膝关节肿胀、提升痛阈。