Forty cases of low back pain due to climacteric osteoporosis were treated by needling Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Geshu (BL 17), Tianzong (SI 11) and Ashi points, as well as oral Chinese herbs. Results showed cure in 25 cases, improvement in 9 cases and failure in 6 cases, with the total effective rate of 85.0%.

Twenty-four cases of hiccup were treated by needle-embedding therapy at Geshu (BL 17), Ear Centre (MA-H 1) and Stomach (MA-IC). Results showed that hiccup disappeared in 21 cases, relieved in 1 case and changed little in 2 cases; that in some cases hiccup disappeared instantly after embedding needle. It is indicated that needle-embedding therapy is a quick and easy way to treat hiccup, with lasting effects.

Thirty-six cases of depression were mainlytreated by needling Shenmen ( HT 7), Sanyinjiao ( SP 6) and Zusanli (ST 36). In the case of liver-qi atagnation, Taichong ( LR 3) and Hegu ( LI 4) were added; in the case of phlegm-dampness accumulation, Fenglong ( ST 40) and Yinlingquan ( SP 9 ) were added; in the case of deficiency of both heart and spleen, Xinshu (BL 15) and Pishu (BL 20) were added. Fifteen cases were cured, 7 cases markedly improved, 8 cases improved and 6 cases failed.

Small knife needle plus manual reduction method was used to treat the transverse process syndrome of the third lumbar vertebra. The small knife needle was adopted to loosen the third vertebra with little invasion and manual reduction method to remove adhesion by pulling back and forth. Among 859 cases treated, 652 cases were cured and 196 cases improved, with the total effective rate of 98.8%. It is indicated that small knife needle plus manual reduction method has positive effects on the transverse process syndrome of the third lumbar vertebra as well as other soft tissues injury.

Purpose: To investigate the curative effect of acupuncture on infantile attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the changes in abnormal electroencephalogram and the relationships of the curative effect with the type of syndrome and age. Method: Five hundreds and ninty-two patients were divided into an acupuncture group and a Chinese medicine group.Results: The total effective rate was 84.4% in the acupuncture group and 78.8% in the Chinese medicine group, and the curative effect was better in the former than in the latter (P<0.05);the change rate in abnormal electroencephalogram was better in the acupuncture group than in the Chinese medicine group (P<0.05); there was a significant correlation between the curative effect and age (P<0.01), and the curative effect of acupuncture was better in the young.Conclusion: Acupuncture treatment has a good effect on infantile attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, its total effective rate was higher and the changes in abnormal electroencephalogram was better than in the Chinese medicine group, and the curative effect was better in the liver-qi stagnation type and in the young.

Purpose To observe the clinical efficacy of combined electro-acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of multiple infarctional dementia. Methods Eighty-eight patients were randomized into two groups:treatment group in which 48 cases were treated by combined electro-acupuncture and moxibustion and control group in which 40 cases were treated by oral administration of Huperzine A. Results The total effective rate was 90% in treatment group and 71% in control group,with a significant difference ( P ＜ 0.05 ); the score of Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) increased more obviously in treatment group than in control group (P＜0.05). Conclusion Combined electro-acupuncture and moxibustion is effective in improving the clinical symptoms of multiple infarctional dementia.

Sixty-four cases of plantalgia were treated by warm needling at Yongquan ( KI 1 ), Lineiting ( Ex-LE) and an empirical point. Thirty cases were cured, 28cases improved and 6 cases failed.

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and cupping on the back in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.Methods:Thirty-one cases of allergic rhinitis were treated by acupuncture and moving cupping,twice a week;five treatments made up one course and two-course treatments were given.Result:Sixteen cases were cured,14 cases improved and 1 case failed.Conclusion:Acupuncture plus cupping has positive effects on allergic rhinitis.

According to differentiating syndrome and dividing patter, 41 cases of Facial Chloasma by Auricular Pressure in Shen ( MA-AH), Fei ( MA-IC 1 ), Neifenmi ( MA-IC 3 ), Luanchao ( MA-AT), Mianjia (MA-L) and Xia' erbei(MA-IC), the total effective rate was 87.8%.

This article summarizes the literature since 1990s. The research progress was surveyed from the perspectives of filiform needling, moxibustion, acupoint injection, acupuncture and massage,acupuncture and traction. In the treatment of cervical vertigo, acupuncture acts to dilate blood vessels,diminish vessel resistance and increase blood flow, hence to improve micro-circulation and oxygen supply to the brain.