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Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Methods Sixty IBS patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by electroacupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2), while the control group was by oral administration of Pinaverium Bromide tablets. The Bowel Symptom Scale (BSS) was adopted for observation before and after intervention, and the clinical efficacies were also compared. Results After intervention, the BSS scores were significantly changed in both groups (P<0.01). There was a significant difference in comparing BSS score between the two groups after intervention (P<0.01). The excellent rate was 86.7%in the treatment group versus 50.0% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusions Acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) is an effective approach in treating IBS.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Adult ; Aged ; Anti-Anxiety Agents ; therapeutic use ; Anxiety Disorders ; drug therapy ; etiology ; therapy ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Stroke ; complications

ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture with different wave patterns, sparse wave, intense wave, and sparse-intense wave, on the therapeutic efficacy in treating mild cognitive disorder after ischemic stroke.MethodSixty eligible patients were randomized into a sparse wave group, an intense wave group, and a sparse-intense wave group, 20 in each group. The three groups were given electroacupuncture at Baihui (GV20) and Shenting (GV24) in addition to the basic acupuncture treatment.The Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) were adopted for evaluation before and after the intervention by the same practitioner.ResultThe total effective rate was 55.0% in the sparse wave group, 65.0% in the intense wave group, and 90.0% in the sparse-intense wave group, and thedifferenceswere statistically significant among the three groups (P<0.05); afterintervention, the MMSE score increased significantly and ADL score decreased significantly in the three groups (P<0.01), and the inter-group differences were statistically significant after intervention(P<0.01).ConclusionElectroacupuncture with sparse wave, intense wave, or sparse-intense wave all can improve mild cognitive disorder, while the general therapeutic efficacy of sparse-intense wave is higher than sparse wave and intense wave.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of stuck-needle pulling needling method in treating typeⅠgastroptosis.Method Fifty patients with typeⅠgastroptosis were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 25cases each. The control group was intervened by ordinary acupuncture, and the treatment group was intervened by stuck-needle pulling needling at Zhongwan (CV12) in addition to the treatment given to the control group. Result The total effective rate was 96.0% in the treatment group versus 80.0% in the control group, and the total effective rate of the treatment group was significantly superior to that of the control group (P<0.01); the markedly effective rate was 88.0% in the treatment group versus 40.0% in the control group, and the markedly effective rate of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group; the treatment and control groups both showed significant efficacies in mitigating the gastroptosis symptoms (P<0.01).ConclusionStuck-needle pulling needling method can effectively manage the symptoms of typeⅠgastroptosis.

According to the affected area, 28 patients with herpes zoster were treated. Electroacupuncture and local encircled needling method were used for the patient with the affected head and Jiaji (Ex-B 2) on the same side of pathological changes was added to puncture for the patient with the affected chest and waist. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess analgesic effect. The result showed VAS＜2 in 19 cases, VAS＜5 in 7 cases and VAS＞6 in 2 cases.

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy and onset time between Tiao Ren An Shen (regulating Conception Vessel and soothing mind) needling method and conventional acupoint selection for peri-menopausal depression, for providing theoretical evidence for the application of Tiao Ren An Shen needling method. Method Sixty patients with peri-menopausal depression aged 45~55 years were randomized into two groups after admission to hospital. In addition to oral administration of Fluoxetine, one group was intervened by Tiao Ren An Shen needling method (treatment group, n=30), and the other group was by conventional acuppoint selection (control group, n=30). Before treatment, and at 2nd, 4th, and 6th week after treatment, Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) was investigated, Kupperman index and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome score were evaluated before and after intervention. The therapeutic efficacy was estimated at the end of the 6th week. Result After intervention, the HAMD and TCM syndrome score were significantly improved in both groups (P<0.05); Kupperman score was markedly improved in the treatment group (P<0.05), while the score was not significantly changed in the control group (P>0.05). Compared to the control group, the improvements of depression degree and peri-menopausal symptoms were more significant in the treatment group (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 93.3% in the treatment group versus 70.0% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Compared to conventional acupoint selection, Tiao Ren An Shen method can produce a more efficient effect and a higher long-term efficacy, not only improving the emotional state and easing depression, but also releasing vegetative nerve functional disturbance. As it can improve the TCM symptoms, treating both causes and manifestations, promoting the quality of life of peri-menopausal patients, this method is an effective approach.

Objective To evaluate discuss the effect of percutaneous vertebraplasty in the treatment of compression fracture of vertebra in elderly patients with osteoporosis. Methods The clinical history of 13 elderly patients (5 male and 8 female), aged 61 to 78 years (nean 67 years), of spinal suffering from compression fracture of the vertebra, were retruspectively reviewed. Among them, 2 patients suffered compressed fracture of T11, 5 with fracture of T12, 3 with fracture of L1, 4 fracture of L2, and one suffered fracture of four vertebral bodies from T10 to L1. Percutaneous puncture were guided by C-arm X-ray or by computer navigation system, and a canal of 4.5 mm in diameter was created in the pedicle. A balloon was then introduced into the canal, and it was expanded. with radioopaque contrast medium under high pressure. The balloon was then removed after the height of the vertebral body was resumed as verified by X-ray. Bone cement in same volume and temperature was injected in the cavity which was newly formed. The treatment was completed with solidification of the bone cement. Results Low back pain disappeared in all 13 cases. Patients can be ambulatory in 6-8 hours postoperatively. The height of the vertebra body was basic recovered on postoperative X-ray, and kyphosis was rectified to a mean of 14 degrees (range10-28 degree). There was no relapse of low back pain or collapse of vertebral body after 1 to 12 months' follow up. Conclusion Percutaneous expansion of compressed vertebral body is a new kind of microsurgical, treatment for spinal compression fracture in elderly patients with osteoporosis, and it is simple and effective in relieving pain and recovering function.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of Xi-Cleft point acupuncture plus surrounding electro- acupuncture in treating occipital neuralgia.Methods Forty-eight patients with occipital neuralgia were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 24 cases each. The treatment group received Xi-Cleft point acupuncture plus surrounding electroacupuncture and the control group, surrounding electroacupuncture alone. The VAS score was recorded in the two groups before and after treatment. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups.Results There was a statistically significant pre-/post-treatment difference in the VAS score in the two groups (P<0.05). There was a statistically significant post-treatment difference in the VAS score between the treatment and control groups (P<0.05). The total efficacy rate was 95.8% in the treatment group and 83.3% in the control group; there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05).Conclusion Xi-Cleft point acupuncture plus surrounding electroacupuncture is an effective way to treat occipital neuralgia.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating herpes zoster.Method Ninety patients with herpes zoster were randomized into treatment group 1, treatment group 2, and a control group, 30 cases in each group. Treatment group 1 was intervened by surround needling at Ashi points (deep needling, by 33 mm) plus electroacupuncture; treatment group 2 was by surround needling at Ashi points (superficial needling by 16 mm) plus electroacupuncture; the control group was by oral administration of Valacyclovir Hydrochloride tablets plus Vitamin B1. After 10-day treatment, the blister-breaking time, crust-forming time, and the time of falling-off of the crust, and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were observed, and the clinical efficacies were compared.Result The recovery rate and total effective rate were respectively 73.3% and 93.3% in treatment group 1, versus 46.7% and 86.7% in treatment group 2, and 33.3% and 63.3% in the control group. The recovery rate of treatment group 1 was significantly different from that of treatment group 2 and the control group (P<0.01,P<0.05). The total effective rates of treatment group 1 and 2 were both significantly different from that of the control group (P<0.01,P<0.05). The blister-breaking time, crust-forming time, and crust falling-off time of treatment group 1 were significantly different from that of treatment group 2 and the control group (P<0.01,P<0.05). The crust-forming time and falling-off time of treatment group 2 were significantly different from that of the control group (P<0.05). The VAS scores were markedly changed after the intervention in the three groups (P<0.01). After the treatment, the VAS scores of treatment group 1 and 2 were significantly different from that of the control group (P<0.01). The VAS score of treatment group 1 was markedly different from that of treatment group 2 after the treatment (P<0.05).Conclusion Electroacupuncture is an effective method in treating herpes zoster, while deep surround needling at Ashi points plus electroacupuncture can effectively inhibit the development of blisters, promote crust-forming, release the neural pain, and reduce the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.