Effect of Acupuncture and Acupoint Injection on Dementia in Elder
- VernacularTitle:针刺结合穴位注射治疗老年痴呆临床观察
- Author:
Dingrong YANG
;
Li PENG
;
Jingping MU
;
Shizhen LI
;
Minjuan LIU
;
Xiyao HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture, acupoint injection, senile dementia(Alzheimer's disease), vascular dementia
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(1):81-81
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture and acupoint injection on dementia in elder.Methods 38 old dementia patients were divided into senile dementia(Alzheimer's disease,17 cases)and vascular dementia(21 cases).They were treated with acupuncture and acupoint injection with Piracetam.Results 7 cases improved in senile dementia patients,while 2 cases were excellent,7 cases were good,9 cases improved in vascular dementia patients.Conclusion Acupuncture and acupoint injection with Piracetam is more effective on senile dementia than vascular dementia.
