Observation on clinical therapeutic effect of acupoint-injection therapy combined with prednisone on nephrotic syndrome and effect on immunologic function.
- Author:
Yang CAO
1
;
Yan-min ZHANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Humans; Nephrotic Syndrome; Prednisone; administration & dosage
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(12):857-859
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for the best method for increasing clinical therapeutic effect on nephrotic syndrome.
METHODSForty-one cases were randomly divided into 2 groups. The treatment group (n=22) were treated with acupoint-injection of Chinese medicine combined with prednisone, and the control group (n=19) with prednisone. Their therapeutic results were observed and compared.
RESULTSThe complete remission rate of 45.5% and the total effective rate of 86.4% in the treatment group were significantly higher than 31.6% and 63.2% in the control group, with a significant difference between the two groups in the total effective rate (P < 0.05); in the treatment group, blood lipids decreased, plasma proteins raised and immunologic function improved.
CONCLUSIONAcupoint-injection of Chinese medicine combined with prednisone can significantly increase therapeutic effect on nephrotic syndrome and strengthen immunologic function.
