Acupoint catgut-embedding therapy ameliorates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis in BALB/c mice by regulating Th2 type immune response and reducing infiltration of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells

Background:This study aimed to assess how acupoint catgut-embedding therapy influences Th2-type immune response and the infiltration of CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cells in DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis in BALB/c mice.It also conducted an initial examination of the underlying molecular mechanisms.Methods:Seventy-two mice were randomly divided into four groups:normal control,DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis model(AD),AD with acupoint catgut-embedding treatment(ADA),and AD with sham-acupoint catgut-embedding treatment.After DNCB challenge to induce AD,the ADA group received acupoint catgut-embedding therapy treatment at Zusanli(ST 36)and Quchi(LI 11)acupoints every other week from day 8.Mice in the AD with sham-acupoint catgut-embedding treatment group underwent the same procedure as the ADA group but without catgut implantation.Severity was assessed using SCORAD on treatment days 1,10,and 20.On day 18,nine mice per group were euthanized,and the remaining on day 28.Histopathological changes were observed using hematoxylin-eosin and immunohistochemistry staining.TNF-α,IL-4,IL-6,and IL-13 levels were analyzed by ELISA,and GATA3 and STAT6 protein levels by western blot.Results:After 20 days of acupoint catgut-embedding therapy treatment,mice showed reduced dermatitis scores compared to DNCB-induced AD-like mice.Significant decreases occurred in serum IL-4,IL-6,IL-13,and TNF-αlevels.Skin analysis revealed marked reductions in CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)cell infiltration,as well as GATA3 and STAT6 protein levels.Conclusion:Acupoint catgut-embedding therapy may effectively alleviate atopic dermatitis by suppressing Th2 immune responses via the STAT6-GATA3 pathway and reducing CD4^(+)and CD8^(+)T cell infiltration in skin lesions.

Exploration to the disease spectrum of acupoint catgut-embedding therapy

Objective To explore the clinically indicated diseases of acupoint catgut-embedding therapy, and summarize and analyze the disease spectrum of acupoint catgut-embedding therapy. Methods By literature research and data mining technique, the clinical study papers relevant to acupoint catgut-embedding therapy published from 1971 to June 2011 were selected, entered and verified, then the effective information were extracted, and finally, the disease spectrum were summarized. Results Acupoint catgut-embedding therapy is indicated for 103 diseases, involving 6 departments, of which there are 50 internal diseases, which is the most, accounting to 48.54%, and 15 surgical diseases, 12 ENT diseases, 11 gynecological diseases and 11 dermatological diseases, and 4 pediatric diseases, which is the least. Meanwhile, according to the rule of ＂Efficacy acupuncture grading disease spectrum＂, the diseases treated with this therapy were graded preliminarily into grade Ⅰ with 26 diseases, grade Ⅱ with 30 diseases, and grade Ⅲ with 8 diseases. Conclusion Acupoint catgut-embedding therapy can be used widely in clinical treatment with much broader disease spectrum, and it is worthy of being spread and applied.

Therapeutic Effects of the Point-injection Therapy on Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia An Observation of 103 Cases

From 1996 to 1999, the author treated 103 cases of primary trigeminal neuralgia by point-injection with lidocaine, VB1 and VB12, and obtained quite good therapeutic results. A report follows.

OBSERVATION ON 30 CASES WITH TEMPOROMANDIBULAR ARTICULAR DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME TREATED BY AURICULAR-POINT-PRESSING THERAPY

The writer has treated 30 cases of temporomandibular articular dysfunction syn-drome with only auricular pressing therapy. The method: A seed of vaccaria segetalis is used to tapethe Antitratic Apex point and the Shenmen point of ear, then the practitioner presses the seed withhand to produce sensations, such as distension, numbness, heat, and a little sweating etc.. Exchangtwo sides of the ears alternatively. The treatment is performed once every two or three days and threetimes are constituted one course. In one or three courses we can obtain the therapeutic effectiveness as50% cured, 43% improved and 6.7% failed.

Introduction of a New Therapy ──Disease Point Therapy

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Instrumented assisted soft tissue mobilization vs extracorporeal shock wave therapy in treatment of myofascial pain syndrome

BACKGROUND Active myofascial trigger points(TrPs)often occur in the upper region of the upper trapezius(UT)muscle.These TrPs can be a significant source of neck,shoulder,and upper back pain and headaches.These TrPs and their related pain and disability can adversely affect an individual’s everyday routine functioning,work-related productivity,and general quality of life.AIM To investigate the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM)vs extracorporeal shock wave therapy(ESWT)on the TrPs of the UT muscle.METHODS A randomized,single-blind,comparative clinical study was conducted at the Medical Center of the Egyptian Railway Station in Cairo.Forty patients(28 females and 12 males),aged between 20-years-old and 40-years-old,with active myofascial TrPs in the UT muscle were randomly assigned to two equal groups(A and B).Group A received IASTM,while group B received ESWT.Each group was treated twice weekly for 2 weeks.Both groups received muscle energy technique for the UT muscle.Patients were evaluated twice(pre-and posttreatment)for pain intensity using the visual analogue scale and for pain pressure threshold(PPT)using a pressure algometer.RESULTS Comparing the pre-and post-treatment mean values for all variables for group A,there were significant differences in pain intensity for TrP1 and TrP2(P=0.0001)and PPT for TrP1(P=0.0002)and TrP2(P=0.0001).Also,for group B,there were significant differences between the pre-and post-treatment pain intensity for TrP1 and TrP2 and PPT for TrP1 and TrP2(P=0.0001).There were no significant differences between the two groups in the post-treatment mean values of pain intensity for TrP1(P=0.9)and TrP2(P=0.76)and PPT for TrP1(P=0.09)and for TrP2(P=0.91).CONCLUSION IASTM and ESWT are effective methods for improving pain and PPT in patients with UT muscle TrPs.There is no significant difference between either treatment method.

SIX KEY POINTS FOR ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY

In the present paper, the author puts forward six key points for acupuncture treatment of diseases, namely, (1) careful examination, (2) definite diagnosis, (3) precise and appropriate identification of syndromes, (4) accurate location of the acupoint, (5) flexible application of needling manipulations, and (6) 'Deqi'. The first three aspects are the foundation, accurate location and flexible needling manipulations are also the prerequisite for effective treatment of diseases. In addition, sound theoretical basic knowledge of both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and modern medicine, and flexibly applying suitable needling maneuvers, stimulating quantity and duration of needle retaining in accordance with the concrete state of disease and the patient's conditions are also very important in clinical practice of acupuncture.

Laser therapy on points of acupuncture on nerve repair

Paresthesia is the name given to a temporary or permanent sensory loss caused by several surgical procedures that affected the peripheral sensory nerve.In dentistry,common iatrogenic procedures that can lead to sensory loss include third molar removal,

Analysis of feasibility of application of Beishu point acupressure therapy in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease via AMPK / ULK1 mediated autophagy pathway based on "adjusting central axis via pivot" theory

Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)is a digestive system disease characterized by uncomfortable symptoms caused by reflux of gastric contents.It has increased sharply with the development of my country’s society and economy.If there is no reasonable and effective Prevention and treatment measures will inevitably increase the financial burden of patients,and also pose a major threat to the quality of life and health of patients.Cell signal transduction mediated by various receptors participates in the regulation mechanism of the body's various levels of biological functions.By inhibiting or activating its functions,the purpose of curing diseases can be achieved,and cell signal transduction has been used in traditional Chinese medicine.Studying.The theory of"adjusting the central axis"was explored by Professor Xie Sheng through decades of clinical experience.It has been proven in practice to treat GERD.It starts from the model of TCM viscera and expounds that the pathogenesis of GERD involves multiple viscera.Multi-system and multi-factor,explain the correlation of the disease with a variety of zang-fu syndromes,and use this as a basis to guide the clinical use of hidden prescriptions.The back-shu pointer therapy can prevent GERD by correcting the unbalanced state of the viscera and qi machine,and promoting the junction of the two channels of Ren and Du.Based on the theory of"adjusting the hub by the pivot",this article expounds the pathogenesis of GERD from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.By consulting the literature and combining with the previous research,it proposes to analyze the methods and methods of Backshu pointer therapy to prevent and treat GERD from the AMPK/ULK1 mediated autophagy pathway.

A study of acupoint selection rules of moxibustion and auricular point therapy in the treatment of urinary retention after anorectal surgery based on data mining

Based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System(V2.5),we explored the compatibility rules of moxibustion and auricular point prescriptions in the treatment of urinary retention after anorectal surgery,and further to obtain new prescriptions.Methods:We searched CNKI,Wanfang,VIP and CBM databases for the literature of moxibustion and auricular point therapy for urinary retention after anorectal surgery,collecting complete prescriptions and entering them into the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System(V2.5).The acupoint frequency,association rules,and combination rules were analyzed by data mining method of software integration.Results:126 moxibustion prescriptions were selected,and the acupoints for urinary retention after anorectal surgery in the literature were analyzed,including 10 acupoints with frequency≥6,9 acupoint combinations with frequency≥26,5 acupoints with association rules,6 core acupoint combinations and 3 new prescription.124 auricular point prescriptions were selected,and the relevant acupoints in the literature were analyzed,including 10 acupoints with frequency of use≥18,15 acupoint combinations with frequency≥40,12 acupoint combinations with association rules,6 core acupoint combinations,and 3 new prescriptions.The core points include Qihai(RN6),Sanyinjiao(SP6),Zhongji(RN3),Guanyuan(RN4).The auricular point therapy is more to select the tenderness points and acupoints that have an impact on the urinary system,mainly including“Pangguang”(CO9),“Shenmen”(TF4),“Shen”(CO10),“Sanjiao”(CO17),“Pizhixia”(AT4),“Niaodao”(HX3),“Fei”(CO14),“Jiaogan”(AH6a).Conclusion:Moxibustion for the treatment of urinary retention is mainly based on invigorating“Primordial Qi”and regulating the functions of“Middle Jiao”(refers to the area of the body just below the diaphragm and above the navel that helps produce delicate nutrients).The entropic clustering of complex systems excavated new prescriptions for the treatment of urinary retention after anorectal surgery,providing new ideas for future research and treatment.

ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY AND POINT-INJECTION OF MEDICINE FOR TREATMENT OF 32 CASES OF INFANTILE CEREBRAL PALSY

In the present study, 32 cases of infantile cerebral palsy were treated with acupunc-ture and point-injection therapies. Among them, 15 cases were cured basicaly, 7 markedly efec-tive, 9 improved and 2 failed, with a total effective rate being 93. 8%. The results showed thatthe therapies both could improve the microcirculation of the brain tissues in favour of recovery ofcerebral functions.

APPLICATION OF ACUPOINT-INJECTION THERAPY TO PAIN SYNDROME: CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF 250 CASES

In this paper,250 cases of headache,shoulder pain,lumbago and leg pain weretreated with 20％Angelicae Sinensis mixed with Vitamine B12 point-injection therapy.The total effective rate was 95.2％and in which the cure rate was 53.6％.Authors have found a close correlation between the effectiveness and the duration of disease.

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。

耳穴贴压联合电针对膝骨关节炎模型大鼠滑膜纤维化及内质网应激的抑制作用研究

目的观察耳穴贴压联合电针对膝骨关节炎模型大鼠滑膜纤维化及内质网应激的抑制作用。方法将60只Sprague-Dawley(SD)大鼠随机分为正常组(10只)和其余组(50只),其余组造模成功后再次随机分为模型组、耳穴组、电针组、联合组及药物组,每组10只。耳穴组使用磁珠贴于大鼠两侧肾耳穴进行干预,电针组予电针干预,联合组予耳穴磁珠贴压联合电针干预,药物组予塞来昔布水溶液灌胃干预。观察各组大鼠膝关节肿胀度的变化。观察各组大鼠血清白介素-1(interleukin-1,IL-1)、白介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、锰超氧化物歧化酶(manganese superoxide dismutase,Mn-SOD)、过氧化氢酶(catalase,CAT)和丙二醛(malondialdehyde,MDA)的水平,观察关节液中环氧合酶-2(cyclooxygenase-2,COX-2)、前列腺素E2(prostaglandin E2,PGE2)和一氧化氮(nitric oxide,NO)的水平,观察各组大鼠滑膜组织中白介素-1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)及TNF-α的水平。观察大鼠软骨组织病理学变化,比较各组滑膜组织中葡萄糖调节蛋白78(glucose regulated protein 78,GRP78)、C/EBP同源蛋白(C/EBP-homologous protein,CHOP)、基质金属蛋白酶13(matrix metalloproteinase 13,MMP13)、α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-smooth muscle actin,α-SMA)、金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂1(tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1,TIMP1)、胶原蛋白Ⅰ(collagenⅠ,Col-Ⅰ)、胶原蛋白Ⅱ(collagenⅡ,Col-Ⅱ)mRNA水平和蛋白水平。结果与正常组比较,模型组大鼠关节肿胀度,血清IL-1、IL-6、TNF-α和MDA水平,关节液COX-2、PGE2和NO水平,滑膜组织IL-1β和TNF-α水平,滑膜组织GRP78、CHOP、MMP-13、α-SMA、TIMP1、Col-Ⅰ、Col-ⅡmRNA及蛋白水平,均显著升高(P<0.05);模型组大鼠血清Mn-SOD和CAT水平显著降低(P<0.05)。与模型组比较,耳穴组、电针组、联合组和药物组大鼠关节肿胀度,血清IL-1、IL-6、TNF-α和MDA水平,关节液COX-2、PGE2和NO水平,滑膜组织IL-1β和TNF-α水平,滑膜组织GRP78、CHOP、MMP-13、α-SMA、TIMP1、Col-Ⅰ、Col-ⅡmRNA及蛋白水平,均显著降低(P<0.05);血清Mn-SOD和CAT水平显著升高(P<0.05);大鼠关节软骨组织病理学明显改善。与耳穴组和电针组比较,联合组大鼠关节肿胀度,血清IL-1、IL-6、TNF-α和MDA水平,关节液COX-2、PGE2和NO水平,滑膜组织IL-1β和TNF-α水平,滑膜组织GRP78、CHOP、MMP-13、α-SMA、TIMP1、Col-Ⅰ、Col-ⅡmRNA及蛋白水平,均显著降低(P<0.05);血清Mn-SOD和CAT水平均显著升高(P<0.05)。结论耳穴贴压联合电针能显著改善膝骨关节炎大鼠关节肿胀程度,抑制病理进展,缓解大鼠滑膜组织炎症反应,修复氧化应激损伤,进而修复膝骨关节炎大鼠滑膜组织纤维化及内质网应激反应。

针灸足三里穴位周围肌肉微循环的超声造影评估

目的探讨超声造影评价正常人足三里穴位针灸前后局部肌肉微循环情况的价值。资料与方法前瞻性收集2018年9月—2020年5月于福建医科大学附属第二医院超声科就诊的72例健康志愿者,分别于针灸前、针灸得气最强时、针灸后2h进行超声造影,观察胫前肌内微血管血流灌注情况,分析感兴趣区中的小动脉、肌肉组织和小静脉,获得时间-强度曲线和造影剂渡越时间(CTTs)。采用针灸者结合受灸者的客观评分标准评价针感。于针灸前、针灸得气最强时、针灸后2 h检测胃泌素、血浆促胃动力素、胆囊收缩素、胰泌素水平。结果①针灸得气最强时,胫前肌动脉-肌肉间、肌肉-静脉间、动脉-静脉间CTTs明显缩短,与针灸前及针灸后2h比较,差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.001),针灸前及针灸后2hCTTs差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);②针灸得气最强时,志愿者血清内胃泌素、血浆促胃动力素、胆囊收缩素、胰泌素水平升高,与针灸前及针灸后2h比较,差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.001),针灸前及针灸后2h差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);③针灸得气最强时,胃泌素、血浆促胃动力素、胆囊收缩素、胰泌素水平与胫前肌动脉-肌肉间、肌肉-静脉间、动脉-静脉间CTTs均呈正相关(r=0.360~0.702,P<0.001)。结论针刺足三里得气最强时,可造成骨骼肌周围微循环改变,导致CTTs明显缩短,同时也能促进胃肠道的分泌功能。

改良中药蜡疗在痉挛型脑瘫尖足患儿中的应用

目的探讨改良中药蜡疗对痉挛型脑瘫尖足患儿的临床疗效。方法选取72例痉挛型脑瘫尖足患儿作为研究对象,采用随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,各36例。对照组在常规综合康复治疗基础上采用传统中药蜡疗,观察组在常规综合康复治疗基础上采用改良中药蜡疗,分别于治疗前、治疗8周后,分析踝关节被动活动范围(PROM)、综合痉挛量表(CSS)与粗大运动功能测试量表(GMFM)评分,对2组患儿PROM值、痉挛程度,站立、行走、跑、跳功能进行评定。结果干预后观察组PROM值、GMFM中D、E功能区评分高于对照组,CSS评分低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论改良中药蜡疗能有效增加痉挛型脑瘫尖足患儿的踝关节被动活动范围、改善痉挛程度,提高站立、行走、跑、跳功能。

穴位按摩联合耳穴压豆在股骨头坏死患者中的应用

目的观察穴位按摩联合耳穴压豆在股骨头坏死患者中的应用效果。方法选取郑州中医骨伤病医院2021年12月—2022年12月收治的股骨头坏死患者100例作为研究对象,随机分成对照组和观察组各50例。对比2组患者护理前后髋关节功能、疼痛评分、心理情绪评分和生活质量评分。结果干预后,观察组髋关节功能、心理情绪评分、生活质量和心理情绪评分比对照组更好,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论采用穴位按摩联合耳穴压豆干预股骨头坏死患者,能更好地缓解疼痛,改善髋关节功能和负面情绪,提高生活质量,在临床中可以运用推广。

中医非药物疗法治疗骨伤术后疼痛临床观察

目的探讨分析中医非药物疗法治疗骨伤术后疼痛的临床效果。方法选择遂川县中医院于2020年1月—2022年1月收治的60例骨伤术后疼痛患者,采取随机数字表法分组,奇数患者纳入观察组(30例),实施中医非药物疗法,偶数患者纳入对照组(30例),实施常规治疗。对比两组临床疗效、焦虑自评量表(SAS)评分、抑郁自评量表(SDS)评分、视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分、生活质量评分以及关节活动度(ROM)等情况。结果观察组临床总有效率为93.33%(28/30),高于对照组的70.00%(21/30)(P<0.05)。治疗后,观察组SAS、SDS、VAS和生活质量评分以及ROM均优于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论应用中医非药物疗法治疗骨伤,可有效缓解患者疼痛以及因疾病产生的焦虑、抑郁等不良情绪,其关节活动度改善明显,生活质量切实提升,值得临床大力推广、应用。

耳穴压豆联合疏肝中药疗法对肝郁型原发性开角型青光眼患者眼压、视野缺损及眼部血流的影响

目的:观察耳穴压豆联合疏肝中药疗法对肝郁型原发性开角型青光眼(POAG)患者眼压、视野缺损及眼部血流的影响。方法:选取2020年2月~2023年5月本院收治的110例肝郁型POAG患者,简单随机法分为两组。基础组55例(110眼)给予西医基础治疗,中医疗法组55例(110眼)在基础组基础上给予耳穴压豆联合疏肝中药疗法治疗。比较两组昼夜眼压、视野平均缺损、跨筛板压力差(TCLPD)、视野指数(VFI)、视盘光学相干断层扫描(OCT)指标[盘沿面积、垂直C/D比率、视杯体积、视网膜纤维层厚度(RNFLT)]、眼部血流、中医证候评分差异。结果:比较昼夜眼压、视野平均缺损、视盘OCT指标、TCLPD、VFI治疗前水平,无差异(P>0.05);两组治疗后视野平均缺损、TCLPD及7点、14点、21点的眼压均较治疗前降低,中医疗法组昼夜眼压、视野平均缺损、TCLPD更低(P<0.05)。两组治疗后VFI、RNFLT升高,中医疗法组治疗后VFI、RNFLT更高(P<0.05);两组盘沿面积、垂直C/D比率、视杯体积治疗前后比较及两组治疗后比较,均无差异(P>0.05)。比较眼部血流治疗前水平,无差异(P>0.05);两组治疗后视网膜中央动脉和睫状后动脉的舒张末期血流速度(EDV)、收缩期峰值血流速度(PSA)较治疗前升高,中医疗法组更高(P<0.05)。两组治疗后视网膜中央动脉和睫状后动脉的阻力指数(RI)降低,中医疗法组治疗后更低(P<0.05)。比较中医证候评分治疗前水平,无差异(P>0.05);两组治疗后视物昏朦、目珠微张、瞳神稍大、情志不舒、胸胁胀痛、口干口苦、耳鸣、便秘评分降低,中医疗法组治疗后更低(P<0.05)。结论:耳穴压豆联合疏肝中药疗法治疗肝郁型POAG可减轻症状,降低昼夜眼压,改善眼部血流循环,提高视野。

热敏灸联合耳穴埋豆对消化性溃疡的效果观察

目的:探究热敏灸联合耳穴埋豆对消化性溃疡的效果观察。方法:选取100例消化性溃疡患者均分为两组,观察前后指标变化。结果:治疗前,两组患者PG-I、PG-II、GAS血清指标无显著差异(P>0.05)。治疗后,观察组PG-I、PG-II、GAS血清指标水平降低。观察组总有效率、Hp根除率略高,正常进食恢复时间和上腹胀症状消失时间均较低(P<0.05),不良反应发生率和复发率略低。结论:热敏灸联合耳穴埋豆能有效改善消化性溃疡患者相关血清指标,减少不良反应发生率,降低疾病复发率。