Effect of Scalp Needle plus Acupoint Injection on Intelligence of Microcephalic Children
- Author:
Yimin ZHANG
;
Chouping HAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Microcephaly;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Scalp Acupuncture;
Intelligence;
Point Injection
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2006;4(5):291-292
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To observe the influence of scalp acupuncture plus point injection on intelligence quotient in microcephaly children. Methods: Twenty-five children with microcephaly were treated by scalp acupuncture as main therapy plus point injection. The children's intelligence was tested by China-Wechsler's intelligence scale before and after treatment. Results and Conclusion: Acupuncture can improve intelligence and especially has significant effect on verbal intelligence quotient in microcephaly children.
