Effect of acupuncture on acupoint "Yingxiang-Hegu" on Th1, Th2 cytokines and T-bet/GATA-3 of allergic rhinitis rats

Objective:To explore the effect of"Yingxiang-Hegu"on Th1,Th2-related cytokines and[2]transcription factors T-bet and GATA-3 in rats with allergic rhinitis.Methods:Rats were randomly divided into three groups:blank group,model group and acupoint group.The rat model of ovalbumin(OVA)AR was established,and the general condition of the rats was observed and scored.Acupuncture intervention was performed on the acupoint group on the second day after successful modeling,once per day for 20 min for 10 d.After intervention,the general behavior,behavioral score and histomorphological changes of nasal mucosa were observed.Eosinophils(EOS)were counted under microscope after nasal lavage smear staining,and the contents of total IgE,IFN-γ,IL-12,IL-4 and IL-5 in serum were detected by ELISA.Westernblot and IHC were used to detect the protein level and positive protein expression of specific transcription factors T-bet and GATA-3 in rat nasal mucosa.Results:After the establishment of the model,except for the blank group,the behavioral observation scores of rats in the model group and acupoint group were more than 5 points,indicating that the model was successful.After acupuncture intervention on acupoint"Yingxiang-Hegu",the behavioral score of rats in the acupoint group and western medicine group was significantly lower than that in the model group(P<0.05).Microscopic examination showed that the structure of nasal mucosa in the model group was obviously damaged,cilia were arranged discontinuously,uneven,local congestion and swelling,a large number of epithelial cells exfoliated and necrotic,goblet cell proliferation,obvious inflammatory cell infiltration.The pathological degree of nasal mucosa in the pair point group was significantly less than that in the model group.Compared with the model group,the levels of IFN-γ,IL-2 and IL-12 in serum were significantly increased,while IgE,IL-4,IL-5 and IL-6 were significantly decreased,GATA-3 protein and positive expression in nasal mucosa were significantly decreased and T-bet was significantly increased after acupuncture.Conclusion:Acupuncture at"Yingxiang-Hegu"can effectively improve the nasal sensitive symptoms and control nasal inflammation in AR rats.The mechanism may be that acupuncture at Yingxiang-Hegu can up-regulate the expression of T-bet,decrease the level of GATA-3,promote the production of Th1 cytokines and inhibit the synthesis and secretion of Th2 cells,thus restoring the immune balance of Th1 and Th2.

PROJECTION LINKAGE BETWEEN HEGU ACUPOINT AND STN

Alternative stimulation of both the solitary tract nucleus (STN) and Hegu (HG) acupoint were made on the sodium pentobarbital anesthetized rats. The intracellular microelectrode recordings from the spinal drosal horn of C5 - T1 segments were used to search and identify the spinal neurons. A total of 53 neurons responding to the stimulation of both STN and HG was recorded intracellularly. 24 and 29 of them were found to antidromically and synaptically respond to the stimulation of STN, respectively. These neurons were mainly distributed in the laminae III - Vl of spinal dorsal horn. The results indicate that (i) some spinal neurons can receive somatic afferent inputs from HG and convey them to the visceral sensory nucleus - STN; (ii) the other spinal neurons receive afferent impulse from both the STN and HG; (iii) the convergence and integration between somatic and visceral sensory inputs might occur in these spinal neurons and STN.

Clinical efficacy of HEGU needling method combined with tendon-stretching and plucking massage on trigger point in the treatment of acute thoracodorsal myofascitis

Objective:To observe the effect of Hegu neediling method combined with tendon-stretching and plucking massage on trigger point in the treatment of acute thoracodorsal myofascitis. Methods: A total of 84 patients with acute thoracodorsal myofascitis who met the diagnostic and inclusion criteria were assigned into the treatment group and the control group randomly, the treatment group was treated with Hegu neediling method combined with tendon-stretching and plucking massage, while the control group was treated with conventional electroacupuncture. Two groups of patients were treated for two weeks. VAS score and ODI were compared before treatment, after the first treatment and after the treatment course, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment.Results: The total effective rates of the treatment group and the control group were 97.62% and 80.95%, respectively. The treatment group was significantly better than the control group. The VAS and ODI scores of the treatment group decreased after the first treatment and the end of the treatment, and the treatment group was significantly better than the control group.Conclusion:Hegu neediling method combined with tendon-stretching and plucking massage can relieve pain and improve limb dysfunction in patients with acute thoracodorsal myofascitis.

《内经》“关刺”联合“合谷刺”治疗不宁腿综合征疗效观察

目的 观察《内经》“关刺”联合“合谷刺”治疗不宁腿综合征(restless legs syndrome, RLS)的临床疗效。方法 将100例RLS患者随机分为治疗组(50例,脱落1例)和对照组(50例,脱落2例)。治疗组给予“关刺”联合“合谷刺”治疗,阳陵泉、膝关、丘墟采用关刺法,伏兔、丰隆、漏谷采用合谷刺法;对照组给予假针刺治疗。治疗前后采用国际RLS评定量表(international restless leg syndrome scale, IRLSS)评价患者不宁腿严重程度,采用RLS生活质量量表(RLS quality of Life, RLSQoL)评价患者生活质量,采用失眠严重指数量表(insomnia severity index, ISI)评价患者的睡眠情况,并比较两组临床疗效。结果 治疗组总有效率为91.8%,显著高于对照组的41.7%(P<0.01)。治疗后,治疗组IRLSS评分低于治疗前和对照组(P<0.01),治疗组RLSQoL评分高于治疗前和对照组(P<0.01),治疗组ISI评分低于治疗前和对照组(P<0.01)。对照组治疗前后各项评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 《内经》“关刺”联合“合谷刺”可显著改善RLS患者临床症状,在中医学理论的指导下拓展了《内经》五刺法的临床应用。

针刺四关穴缓解无痛胃镜诊疗术中并发呃逆疗效观察

目的 基于“气逆动膈”理论,观察针刺四关穴缓解无痛胃镜诊疗术中并发呃逆的有效性和安全性。方法 将100例无痛胃镜诊疗术中并发呃逆的患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,每组50例。治疗组采用针刺双侧合谷、太冲穴治疗,对照组不做任何治疗。观察并记录两组呃逆持续时间、胃镜治疗时间、麻醉苏醒时间及不同时间点各项血流动力学指标[平均动脉压(mean arterial pressure, MAP)、心率(heart rate, HR)、血氧饱和度(oxygen saturation, SPO_(2))],比较两组临床疗效。结果 治疗组治疗后治愈率和总有效率分别为50.0%和82.0%,明显高于对照组的14.0%和48.0%,两组比较差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗组呃逆持续时间、胃镜治疗时间均明显少于对照组(P<0.05)。两组呃逆开始时SPO_(2)水平均较基础值显著下降(P<0.05)。治疗组施针后5 min和10 min SPO_(2)水平均明显高于对照组,两组比较差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 针刺四关穴治疗无痛胃镜诊疗术中并发呃逆疗效确切,能有效减少患者呃逆持续时间和胃镜治疗时间。

合谷穴联合天枢穴在慢性便秘患者肠镜检查前肠道准备的应用

目的 探讨按摩合谷穴联合天枢穴对慢性便秘患者肠道清洁效果和患者的心理状态及耐受性的影响。方法 选取2019年1月至2019年11月在我院消化内科诊治128例慢性便秘的患者,采用随机法分为按摩合谷穴联合天枢穴加聚乙二醇电解质散组和单纯采用聚乙二醇电解质散组,每组64例。比较两组患者的肠道准备的评分和患者的心理状态及耐受性。结果 两组患者在肠道准备评分差异存在统计学意义(P <0.01)。两组患者心理状态差异存在统计学意义(P <0.01)。两组患者服药后不良反应差异存在统计学意义(P <0.01)。结论 按摩合谷穴联合天枢加聚乙二醇电解质散可提高慢性便秘患者肠道清洁度,降低肠道准备过程中出现焦虑、恶心、腹胀、腹痛等不适感,增加患者的耐受性。

针刺合谷、内关、足三里联合药物治疗急性胆囊炎的临床研究

目的分析针刺合谷、内关、足三里联合药物治疗急性胆囊炎(AC)的效果。方法选择2021年3月至2022年3月郏县中医院收治的AC患者62例,按照随机数字表法分为A组(常规药物治疗)和B组(常规药物治疗+针刺合谷、内关、足三里),对比两组治疗有效率、并发症发生率、临床症状评分、胆囊指标、炎性因子指标、疼痛程度、生活质量评分。结果B组治疗有效率高于A组,并发症发生率低于A组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后B组临床症状评分(厌食、黄疸、口苦、发热、便秘、恶心、腹痛)、胆囊指标(胆囊横径、胆囊壁厚度)、炎性因子指标[白细胞计数(WBC)、高敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)、降钙素原(PCT)、白介素-6(IL-6)]、VAS、PPI、PRI评分低于A组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);B组生活质量评分(躯体疼痛、社会功能、情感职能、活力、生理职能、生理机能、精神健康)高于A组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论AC患者在常规服用药物治疗的基础上联合针刺合谷、内关、足三里,能更好地改善患者临床症状、疼痛感,降低炎症指标、胆囊指标,在一定程度上降低并发症风险,提高患者生活质量。

Study on the Regulatory Effect of Electro-acupuncture on Hegu Point (LI4) in Cerebral Response with Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Objective： To study, through blood oxygen level dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging （BOLD fMRI）, the cerebral activated areas evoked by electro-acupuncturing （EA） the right Hegu point （LI4） or non-acupoint points on the face, and through comparing their similarities and differences, to speculate on the specific cerebral areas activated by stimulating LI4, for exploring the mechanism of its effect in potential clinical application. Methods： EA was applied at volunteers＇ right LI4 （of 9 subjects in the LI4 group） and facial non-acupoint points （of 5 subjects in the control group）, and whole brain 3-dimensional T1 anatomical imaging of high resolution 1 × 1 × 1 mm^3 used was performed with clustered stimulatory mode adopted by BOLD fMRI. Pretreatment and statistical t-test were conducted on the data by SPM2 software, then the statistical parameters were superimposed to the 3-dimensional anatomical imaging. Results： Data from 3 testees of the 9 subjects in the LI4 group were given up eventually because they were unfit to the demand due to different causes such as movement of patients＇ location or machinery factors. Statistical analysis showed that signal activation or deactivation was found in multiple cerebral areas in 6 subjects of LI4 group and 5 subjects of the control group （P〈0.01）. In the LI4 group, the areas which showed signal activation were： midline nuclear group of thalamus, left supra marginal gyrus, left supra temporal gyrus, right precuneous lobe, bilateral temporal pole, left precentral gyrus and left cerebellum; those which showed signal deactivation were： bilateral hippocampus, parahippocampal gyrus, amygdala body area, rostral side/audal side of cingulate gyrus, prefrontal lobe and occipital lobe as well as left infratemporal gyrus. In the control group, areas which showed signal activation were： bilateral frontal lobe, postcentral gyrus, Reil＇s island lobe, primary somato-sensory cortex, cingulate gyrus, superior temporal gyrus, occipital cuneiform gyrus and/or precuneus gyrus and right brainstem; and the area that showed deactivation was left median frontal lobe. Conclusion： The effects of EA LI4 in regulating cerebral activities could be displayed and recorded through BOLD fMRI, the distribution of signally deactivated area evoked by EA LI4 was similar to the known distribution of anatomical orientation of pain in brain, and closely related to the anatomic structure of limbic system, which areas are possibly the acupuncture analgesic effect＇s cerebral regulating area. Furthermore, activated portion of left central anterior gyrus, which represent the movement of oral facial muscles, and the activated portion of cerebellum are possibly related with the effect of using EA LI4 in treating facial palsy and facial muscle spasm. As for the mechanism of signal deactivation of cerebral activities exhibited in the present study that is unable to be elucidated, it awaits for further research.

电针联合吲哚美辛栓在经阴道超声引导下穿刺取卵术中镇痛作用的临床研究

目的观察电针合谷、内关联合吲哚美辛栓治疗对经阴道超声引导下穿刺取卵术(TUGOR)患者的辅助镇痛作用及对体外受精(IVF)结局的影响。方法64例接受TUGOR的IVF-ET患者随机分成治疗组和对照组各32例,治疗期间治疗组脱落1例。对照组予吲哚美辛栓直肠给药,治疗组在对照组治疗基础上加予电针合谷、内关治疗。TUGOR术前后评估患者压痛阈值、VAS评分、疼痛等级、呼吸频率、脉搏次数;TUGOR术后评估2组患者获卵数、2个卵原核(2PN)率、胚胎利用率、优质胚胎率;术中及术后监测2组患者不良反应发生情况。结果TUGOR术后,治疗组VAS评分和疼痛等级明显低于对照组(P<0.01);2组患术后者压痛阈值均明显降低(P<0.05,P<0.01),治疗组优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组在术中的恶心发生率,术后48 h的腹胀、恶心发生率均优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组优质胚胎率优于对照组(P<0.05)。结论电针合谷、内关联合吲哚美辛栓可有效辅助镇痛,不同程度减轻患者TUGOR术中及术后不良反应发生率,并在提高优质胚胎率上可能具有一定优势。

Effect of electroacupuncture at Ximen(PC 4) and Hegu(LI 4) on expression of Akt in rats with myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture(EA) at acupoints on the pericardium meridian on the expression of phosphorylated Akt(p-Akt) protein in rat myocardium after ischemia and reperfusion.METHODS: Seventy Wistar rats were evenly randomized into seven groups: the sham operation group(group A), ischemia-reperfusion model Ⅰgroup(group B), ischemia-reperfusion model Ⅱgroup(group C), EA at Neiguan(PC 6) group(group D), EA at Ximen(PC 4) group(group E), EA at Hegu(LI 4) group(group F), and LY294002 + EA at Neiguan(PC 6) group(group G). All processes were monitored by electrocardiography. In group A, the left anterior descending coronary artery was only threaded without ligation for 100 min. In group B,the left anterior descending coronary artery was ligated for 40 min and reperfused for 60 min. The left anterior descending coronary artery in group C was ligated for 40 min and reperfused for 100 min.Groups D, E, and F received EA for 20 min before undergoing ischemia for 40 min, and then received EA for 20 min before undergoing reperfusion for 60 min. Before modeling, group G was injected with LY294002(0.3 mg/kg) into the tail vein, and then underwent the same intervention as the other EA groups. After reperfusion, myocardial tissue from the left cardiac ventricle was collected to enable Western blot analysis of the p-Akt level, and analysis of electrocardiographic changes.RESULTS: In groups B and C, electrocardiography showed obvious elevation of the ST-segment Ⅱlead(ECG-STⅡ), while the ECG-STⅡvalues were significantly lower in groups D, E, and G(P < 0.01). The p-Akt levels in groups D and E were significantly greater than those in groups B and C(P < 0.01).Compared with all other groups, group G showed a significantly different expression of p-Akt(P < 0.01).CONCLUSION: The expression of p-Akt protein in cardiomyocytes was significantly greater in rats that were injected with LY294002 and received EA at Ximen(PC 4) compared with all other groups.This suggests that EA at Ximen(PC 4) resulted in activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/Akt signaling pathway and phosphorylation of Akt.

电针上肢穴位对运动皮层躯干脑区皮质脊髓兴奋性的影响

目的观察电针上肢穴位对健康受试者初级运动皮层(primary motor cortex,M1)躯干脑区皮质脊髓兴奋性的影响。方法纳入15名健康受试者,采用交叉设计。试验一观察电针上肢穴位对竖脊肌(erector spinae,ES)皮质脊髓兴奋性的影响,受试者随机先后进入3组试验,A组电针合谷穴,B组电针孔最穴,C组假针合谷穴。运用经颅磁刺激,检测干预前后对侧M1第一骨间背侧肌、桡侧腕屈肌及ES的运动诱发电位(motor evoked potentials,MEPs)的波幅和潜伏期,ES的MEPs波幅升高者进入试验二。试验二为抑制背侧前运动皮层(premotor cortex,PMd)后电针上肢穴位对ES的皮质脊髓兴奋性的作用研究,受试者随机先后进入两组试验,D组采用抑制PMd配合电针合谷穴干预,E组采用抑制PMd配合电针孔最穴干预。观察并比较两组对侧M1上肢脑区和躯干脑区MEPs的波幅和潜伏期。结果A组和B组干预后上肢脑区及躯干脑区MEPs总波幅均较同组干预前显著增加(P<0.001,P<0.01)。A组干预后上肢脑区及躯干脑区MEPs总波幅均明显高于C组,B组干预后仅躯干脑区MEPs总波幅明显高于C组,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.001)。D组干预后上肢脑区最佳刺激点MEPs平均波幅及总波幅较同组干预前均显著增加(P<0.05)。D组和E组干预前后躯干脑区最佳刺激点的MEPs平均波幅及总波幅比较,差异也均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论生理状况下,电针合谷、孔最穴均可增强ES的皮质脊髓兴奋性,二者之间无明显差异,PMd可能参与其过程。

应用合谷刺法治疗腰椎间盘突出症的理论探讨及研究进展

腰椎间盘突出症(Lumbar Disc Herniation, LDH)是常见的慢性退行性疾病,与年龄、职业、外伤、环境等因素有关,患者症状多见腰痛、一侧或双下肢放射痛、间歇性跛行。目前腰椎间盘突出症仍多采用保守治疗,合谷刺法具有解痉止痛、激发经气的作用,在治疗腰椎间盘突出症上应用广泛。本文从腰椎间盘突出症的病因病机、合谷刺法理论基础、应用合谷刺治疗腰椎间盘突出症的临床进展3个方面对相关文献进行梳理,阐述合谷刺法与腰椎间盘突出症的相关性,为腰椎间盘突出症的针刺治疗提供新的切入点,以期为腰椎间盘突出症的临床治疗提供思路。

针药并用治疗膝骨关节炎的疗效观察及对疼痛和关节功能的影响

目的观察针刺四关穴和郄穴联合蠲痹汤治疗膝骨关节炎的临床疗效及对患者关节疼痛和关节功能的影响。方法选取100例膝骨关节炎患者,随机分为对照组(50例)和观察组(50例)。对照组予口服蠲痹汤治疗,观察组在对照组治疗基础上联合针刺四关穴和郄穴治疗。比较两组临床疗效,比较两组治疗前后疼痛视觉模拟量表(visual analog scale,VAS)评分、西安大略与麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数(Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index,WOMAC)评分和美国特种外科医院关节功能(Hospital for Special Surgery,HSS)评分,观察两组治疗前后骨代谢指标[血清骨钙素(osteocalcin,OC)和破骨细胞抑制因子(osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor,OPG)]和炎症因子指标[血清白介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)和白介素-1(interleukin-1,IL-1)]的变化。结果观察组总有效率为94.0%,高于对照组的72.0%(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组VAS评分和WOMAC总分以及血清IL-6、TNF-α和IL-1水平均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且观察组低于对照组(P<0.05);两组HSS评分以及血清OC和OPG水平均较治疗前升高(P<0.05),且观察组高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论针刺四关穴和郄穴联合蠲痹汤治疗膝骨关节炎可有效减轻患者膝关节疼痛,改善膝关节功能及骨代谢水平,降低炎症因子水平,疗效优于单一中药治疗。

项三针合运动针法治疗颈源性头痛临床观察

目的探讨项三针合运动针法治疗颈源性头痛的临床疗效。方法将60例患者随机分为治疗组和对照组各30例。对照组采用常规针刺,治疗组采用项三针合运动针法。2组均每天治疗1次,5次为1个疗程,治疗2个疗程,疗程之间休息2 d。观察2组治疗前后VAS、NDI、PSQI评分,并综合评价临床疗效。结果2组患者首次治疗后较治疗前,治疗结束后较治疗前、首次治疗后VAS、NDI、PSQI评分均降低(P<0.05)。首次治疗后治疗组NDI评分低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗结束后治疗组VAS、NDI评分低于对照组(P<0.05)。2组显效率和总有效率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论项三针结合运动针法能有效治疗颈源性头痛。

“合谷刺法”联合镜像疗法对脑卒中恢复期患者手功能的影响

目的“合谷刺法”联合镜像疗法对脑卒中恢复期偏瘫患者手功能的影响。方法选取2022年1月至2023年2月脑卒中后恢复期偏瘫患者80例。采用简单随机法分为对照组和观察组各40例。对照组予基础药物和常规康复治疗,观察组在对照组基础上采用“合谷刺法”联合镜像疗法治疗。比较两组患者治疗前后FMA评分、Brunnstrom分级及MBI评分情况,并观察两组不良反应。结果治疗4周,观察组FMA评分、Brunnstrom分级及MBI评分均高于对照组(P<0.05),且无明显不良反应发生。结论“合谷刺法”联合镜像疗法能促进脑卒中恢复期患者手功能的恢复,提高生活质量,临床疗效显著。

Differences in thermal effects of moxibustion at Zusanli(ST 36) and Hegu(LI 4) on various facial areas in healthy people

OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of temperature on different facial areas by suspended moxibustion at two points,Zusanli(ST 36) and Hegu(LI 4),and probe the phenomena underlying self-regulation in the human body after thermal stimulation.METHODS:Thirty healthy volunteers accepted moxibustion over Zusanli(ST 36) and Hegu(LI 4),and the order of moxibustion points was randomly determined.Moxibustion method:suspension of moxibustion over Zusanli(ST 36) and Hegu(LI 4) on both sides was performed using an ignited moxa stick stuck in a support for 20 min.Observation method:An infrared thermal image of the face was taken before and after suspended moxibustion using a CK350 medical infrared thermal imaging instrument.Data analysis:A thermal microscopic section view system(TMTSys) was used to analyze the change in temperature in special facial areas.Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS 14.0 software.RESULTS:Before moxibustion was suspended,the facial thermal image showed a T-shaped thermal area related to the vascular distribution with even temperature and good symmetry on both sides.Suspended moxibustion over Zusanli(ST 36) have a very significant increase in temperature at the forehead,around the nose,at the corners of the mouth,and at the cheeks and lips(P<0.01).Suspended moxibustion over Hegu(LI 4) also have a significant(P<0.05) increase in temperature around the nose,the corners of the mouth,the cheeks,and lips,where has a new high temperature area was formed(P<0.01).Suspended moxibustion over Hegu(LI 4) raised the temperature at the middle point of the lips more obviously than did Zusanli(ST 36) in the same person,(P<0.05).After 10 min of moxibustion over Zusanli(ST 36) and Hegu(LI 4),the change in temperature in the facial area reached its peak value.CONCLUSIONS:Facial infrared thermography of healthy people revealed a T-shaped thermal area reflecting a physiological thermal area.Moxibustion over Zusanli(ST 36) or Hegu(LI 4) raised the temperature in this facial T-shaped thermal area.Hegu(LI 4) led to the formation of a new thermal area in the lips.The time required for moxibustion to regulate human body temperature was 10 min.

Analgesic effect of acupuncture at Hegu (LI 4) on transvaginal oocyte retrieval with ultrasonography

OBJECTIVE: To observe the analgesic effect of acupuncture at Hegu (LI 4) in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) transvaginal oocyte retrieval using ultrasonography and explore its mechanism. METHODS: Ninety patients undergoing IVF-EF oocyte retrieval were randomly divided into three groups: an acupuncture group with needles inserted into bilateral Hegu (LI 4) points, a placebo group given placebo needles, and a control group with routine oocyte retrieval. Each group had an indometacin enema 30 min before the operation. We compared the pain-rated index (PRI), visual analogy scale (VAS), and present pain intensity (PPI) immediately after operation and 1 h after operation. We also determined the neuropeptide Y (NPY) level of the follicular fluid. RESULTS: PRI, VAS, and PPI after operation and 1 hafter operation in the acupuncture group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P< 0.01). No obvious difference (P>0.05) was observed in PRI,VAS, and PPI after operation and 1 h after operation between the placebo group and the control group.The NPY level of the follicular fluid in the acupuncture group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.01). No obvious difference (P>0.05) was observed in the NPY level of the follicular fluid between the placebo group and the control group. CONCLUSION: The analgesic effect of acupuncture at Hegu in transvaginal oocyte retrieval using ultrasonography may be related to the increase in the NPY level of the follicular fluid.

Effects of Hegu (LI 4) and Taichong (LR 3) on Vascular Dilation and Constriction in Migraine Patients

Hegu(LI 4)and Taichong(LR 3)are the Yuan-Primaryacupoints of the Large Intestine and LiverMeridian,and are collectively named as Si Guan(four gates)point.Combined use of these twoacupoints can harmonize yin and yang,regulate

Forty-five Cases with Epigastric Pain Treated with Puncturing Hegu(LI 4)

Epigastric pain,also known as stomach pain,is presented with frequently recurrent pain in the upper abdomen or stomach area,which is mainly caused by exogenous pathogen,improper diet or internal injuries due to seven emotions.All 45 cases with epigastric pain caused by various factors were treated with mainly needling Hegu(LI 4)between November 2010 and November 2012,and the report is given as follows.

应用磁共振波谱研究针刺对健康人前额叶神经递质影响的性别差异

目的采用磁共振波谱MEGA-PRESS序列,观察针刺合谷穴对不同性别健康人前额叶内神经递质谷氨酸(glutamate,Glu)、谷氨酰胺(glutamine,Glx)及r-氨基丁酸(γ-aminobutyric acid,GABA)浓度变化的影响。方法分别采集76例健康受试者刺激前及刺激(手针和纤毛针)合谷穴时磁共振波谱(MRS)数据,采用t检验及Pearson统计,分析刺激前后Glu^(+)、Glx^(+)和GABA^(+)浓度变化的性别差异及相关性。结果手针刺激前男性Glu^(+)浓度明显高于女性(P<0.05),手针刺激时男性Glu^(+)和Glx^(+)浓度均明显高于女性(P<0.05);纤毛针刺激前男性Glx^(+)浓度明显高于女性(P<0.05),纤毛针刺激时男性Glu^(+)和Glx^(+)浓度均明显高于女性(P<0.05);但手针和纤毛针刺激前和刺激时男性GABA^(+)浓度与女性比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。手针刺激前和刺激时,性别与Glu^(+)及Glx^(+)浓度均呈正相关(P<0.05);纤毛针刺激前和刺激时,男性与Glu^(+)及Glx^(+)浓度呈正相关(P<0.05);手针和纤毛针刺激前和刺激时,性别与GABA^(+)浓度均无明显相关性(P>0.05)。结论大脑前额叶内兴奋性神经递质(Glu和Glx)浓度可能存在性别差异,针刺合谷穴对大脑兴奋性神经递质浓度的影响可能存在性别差异。