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Therapeutic Observation of Electronic Mild Moxibustion Equipment in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(10):1243-1246. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.10.1243

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of electronic mild moxibustion equipment in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA) by using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Method Sixty-six eligible patients were randomized into a mild moxibustion equipment group of 33 cases and a moxibustion group of 33 cases. The mild moxibustion equipment group was intervened by electronic mild moxibustion equipment, and the moxibustion group was treated with moxibustion. In the two groups, same acupoints were selected, including Neixiyan (EX-LE4), Dubi (ST35), Xuehai (SP10) and Liangqiu (ST34), and the treatment lasted for 4 weeks. The WOMAC scores of the two groups were observed before and after the treatment.Result The WOMAC scores dropped significantly in both groups after the intervention (P<0.001), and the score of the mild moxibustion equipment group was significantly lower than that of the moxibustion group (P<0.05).Conclusion Electronic mild moxibustion equipment and moxibustion both can effectively mitigate joint pain and improve knee joint function, but the moxibustion equipment can produce a more significant effect in improving the joint function than moxibustion.

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Therapeutic Observation of ZHU Lian's Acupuncture plus Wen Ren Tiao Shu Method in Treating Anovulatory Infertility

Ji LI ; rong Li CHEN ; rong Cai HUANG ; xia Xiao PAN ; yu Shan XIE

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(10):1224-1228. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.10.1224

Objective To observe the efficacy difference between ZHU Lian's acupuncture plusWen Ren Tiao Shu method (warming the Conception Vessel and regulating back-Shu points) and ovulation drugs in treating anovulatory infertility.Method Seventy patients were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 40 cases each. The control group was given ovulation triggering medications; the observation group was intervened by ZHU Lian's acupuncture plusWen Ren Tiao Shu method, with Tianshu (ST25), Zigong (EX-CA 1), Guanyuan (CV4), Xuehai (SP10), Zusanli (ST36), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Ganshu (BL18), Pishu (BL20), Sanjiaoshu (BL22) and Shenshu (BL23) selected, once per day, 10 sessions as a course of treatment. The two groups were observed for 3 menstrual cycles. The symptoms score of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), menstruation score, basal body temperature (BBT), and ovulation rate by gynecological scanning were compared before and after the treatment, and the clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups.Result The TCM symptoms score changed significantly after the intervention in the observation group (P<0.05); the TCM symptoms score didn't show significant change after the treatment in the control group (P>0.05); after the treatment, there was a significant difference in comparing the symptoms score between the two groups (P<0.01); there was a significant difference in comparing the BBT between the two groups after the intervention (P<0.05); according to Chi-square test, after the treatment, the difference in ovulation rate between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05); the total effective rate was 94.3% in the observation group, higher than 82.9% in control group.ConclusionZHU Lian's acupuncture plusWen Ren Tiao Shu method can improve the symptoms of anovulatory fertility, increase the conception rate, and reduce adverse reactions; this method can produce a more significant efficacy than oral administration of Western medications in treating anovulatory fertility.

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Therapeutic Observation of Ling Gui Ba Fa Needling Method plus Points Selection Based on Syndrome Differentiation for Peripheral Facial Paralysis

hong Jun YAO

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(10):1220-1223. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.10.1220

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy ofLing Gui Ba Fa (eight magic turtle techniques) needling method plus points selection based on syndrome differentiation.Method Sixty patients with peripheral facial paralysis were recruited and randomized into a treatment group and a control group by using random number table, 30 cases in each group. The treatment group was intervened by Ling Gui Ba Fa needling method plus points selection based on syndrome differentiation; the control group was treated by ordinary points selection based on syndrome differentiation. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared respectively after 1, 2, and 3 courses of treatment.Result The facial nerve function grading of the affected side was significantly changed after the treatment in both groups (P<0.05). The markedly effective rate of the treatment group was significantly different from that of the control group respectively in the 2nd and 3rd treatment course and after the 3 courses of treatment (P<0.05); the total effective rate of the treatment group was significantly different from that of the control group respectively in the 1st and 2nd treatment course (P<0.05); there were no significant differences in comparing the total effective rate between the two groups in the 3rd treatment course and after the 3 courses of treatment (P>0.05).The total effective rate in the early stage and markedly effective rate in the later stage of treatment in the treatment group were superior to those in the control group. Although there was no significant difference in comparing the final total effective rate, the treatment group had a shorter treatment duration and faster action compared to the control group.ConclusionLing Gui Ba Fa needling method plus points selection based on syndrome differentiation can produce a faster action and shorten the treatment period in treating peripheral facial paralysis.

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Clinical Observation of Acupuncture plus ZHU's Thumb Pushing Manipulation for Insomnia

dong Xiang SHI ; Ying LÜ ; rong Chun HONG ; Jie ZHAO

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(10):1203-1206. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.10.1203

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus ZHU's thumb pushing tuina manipulation in treating insomnia.Method A total of 92 insomnia patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 46 cases each. The treatment group was intervened by acupuncture plus ZHU's thumb-pushing manipulation; the control group was treated with acupuncture. They were scored by using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after the treatment to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy.Result The total effective rate was 85.7% in the treatment group versus 66.7% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The component and total scores of PSQI were significantly changed after the intervention in both groups (P<0.01,P<0.05). Compared to the control group, the decreases in PSQI scores of sleep quality, sleep duration, use of sleep medications, and daytime dysfunction were more significant in the treatment group (P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture plus ZHU's thumb pushing tuina manipulation is an effective approach in treating insomnia.

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Therapeutic Observation of Scalp Acupuncture plus Rehabilitation for Children Epilepsy

Bahetibieke NAERBULI ; ying Xiao ZHANG ; quan Fu JING ; Yu ZHOU ; Qiong LUO

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(10):1199-1202. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.10.1199

Objective To compare the therapeutic efficacy between scalp acupuncture plus rehabilitation and rehabilitation in treating children epilepsy.Method Sixty children with epilepsy were enrolled and randomized into two groups, 30 cases in the treatment group and 30 cases in the control group. The treatment group was intervened by scalp acupuncture plus rehabilitation, while the control group was treated with rehabilitation. After the intervention, the changes of Comprehensive Function Assessment for Disabled Children (CFADC) and electroencephalogram (EEG) waves were observed, and the therapeutic efficacies of the two groups were compared and analyzed.Result The comprehensive function scores were changed significantly in both groups after the treatment (P<0.05). After the treatment, the comprehensive function score was (61.15±2.65) in the treatment group versus (58.60±2.81) in the control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). There was a significant difference in comparing the EEG waves between the two groups (P<0.05). In the control group, no case was recovered, 4 cases showed marked efficacy, 21 showed effective, and 5 failed in the treatment; in the treatment group, 2 cases were recovered, 10 showed marked efficacy, 16 showed effective, and 2 failed in the treatment. There was a significant difference in comparing the therapeutic efficacy between the two groups (P<0.05), and the treatment group was superior to the control group.Conclusion Scalp acupuncture plus rehabilitation can produce a satisfactory clinical efficacy in treating children epilepsy and is thus feasible.

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Clinical Observation of Acupoint Thread Embedding plus Western Medication in Treating Major Epilepsy

Ze JIN ; Shuo CAI ; lei Xin HOU ; huai Yu GUO ; Yang LI

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(10):1196-1198. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.10.1196

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint thread embedding plus Western medication in treating major epilepsy.Method Sixty epilepsy patients were randomized into a thread embedding group and a Western medication group, 30 cases each. The Western medication group was intervened by Western medication; the thread embedding group was given acupoint thread embedding based on the same Western medication treatment. Seizure frequency, seizure score, general efficacy and the improvement of adverse reactions due to Western medications were analyzed.Result Compared to the Western medication group, the thread embedding group was more effective in controlling seizure frequency (P<0.01), and reducing seizure score (P<0.05) and adverse reactions of Western medications (P<0.05); the general efficacy of the thread embedding group was superior to that of the Western medication group in treating epilepsy (P<0.05).Conclusion Acupoint thread embedding plus Western medication is effective in treating epilepsy, and is superior to the use of Western medication alone.

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Clinical Observation of Electroencephalogram-guided Acupuncture in Treating Epilepsy

Yan ZHANG ; ling Ling KE ; cheng Guo LIU ; Yun SHI ; ling Jin HE ; shan Hui LUO ; hua Li HUANG

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(10):1190-1195. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.10.1190

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of electroencephalogram (EEG)-guided scalp acupuncture plus body acupuncture in treating epilepsy.Method Sixty epilepsy patients in interictal stage were randomized into a guided acupuncture group, a body acupuncture group, and a Western medication group. The guided acupuncture group was given scalp plus body acupuncture under the guidance of EEG; the body acupuncture group was given ordinary body acupuncture treatment; the Western medication group didn't receive acupuncture treatment. The clinical efficacy was evaluated; before and after the treatment, the powers ofα,β,θ andδ bands and interictal epileptic activity (IEA) were observed by EEG and brain electrical activity mapping (BEAM).Result After the treatment, IEA declined significantly in all cases according to EEG (P<0.05), while the guided acupuncture group was insignificantly different from the other two groups in comparing IEA (P>0.05). In the guided acupuncture group and body acupuncture group, the absolute powers ofα1,α2 andβ2 bands were significantly improved, and the powers ofθ andδ bands were decreased significantly (P<0.05); the values of these two groups were significantly different from those of the Western medication group (P<0.05), but the guided acupuncture group showed a more significant effect in improving EEG power spectrum compared to the body acupuncture group (P<0.05).Conclusion EEG-guided scalp plus body acupuncture is effective in treating epilepsy, which is possibly related to the inhibition of IEA and improvement of EEG power spectrum.

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Clinical Observation of Ling Gui Ba Fa Time-based Points Selection in Treating Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Li LI ; hong Zu WANG ; Rong YI ; Man LUO ; ying Xiong BAO ; Yan LI

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(10):1181-1185. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.10.1181

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy betweenLing Gui Ba Fa (eight magic turtle techniques) time-based points selection method and ordinary acupuncture in treating diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) due to spleen-stomach deficiency.Method Sixty patients were randomized intoLing Gui Ba Fa group and ordinary acupuncture group, 30 cases each. InLing Gui Ba Fa group, Gongsun (SP4) was selected as the host point, Neiguan (PC6) as the guest point, and Dachangshu (BL25), Tianshu (ST25), Shangjuxu (ST37), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Pishu (BL20) and Zusanli (ST36) as the adjunctive points; in the ordinary acupuncture group, Gongsun and Neiguan were selected as the major points, and Dachangshu, Tianshu, Shangjuxu, Sanyinjiao, Pishu and Zusanli were selected as the adjunctive points. The acupuncture treatments were conducted 3 times a week (the practitioner would make appointment with patient at a convenient time if Gongsun had multiple activation time points according toLing Gui Ba Fa), 10 sessions as a course of treatment. Before and after the intervention, the two groups of patients were evaluated by using the traditional Chinese medicine symptoms and syndromes scale and irritable bowel syndrome quality of life questionnaire (IBS-QOL), and clinical efficacy was also observed.Result The control rate was 86.7% inLing Gui Ba Fa group versus 73.3% in the ordinary acupuncture group, and the therapeutic efficacy ofLing Gui Ba Fa group was significantly better than that of the ordinary acupuncture group (P<0.01); after the treatment, the scores in rating symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal bloating and abdominal pain were significantly lower than those before the treatment in both groups (P<0.01), and the declines of scores inLing Gui Ba Fa group were more significant than those in the ordinary acupuncture group (P<0.01).ConclusionLing Gui Ba Fa time-based points selection method can produce a more significant efficacy than ordinary acupuncture in treating irritable bowel syndrome.

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Brief Analysis of the Urgent Academic Conundrums in Acupuncture-moxibustion and the Digital Development in the Time of Internet Plus

ling Ling CHEN ; Chen ZHANG ; Wen ZENG ; fa Shi LIU

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(9):1147-1151. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.09.1147

By briefly sorting out the urgent academic conundrums in acupuncture-moxibustion and the bottlenecks during its development in the time of internet plus, this article analyzed the historical background, forecasted the development orientation, and summarized the significance of the digitization of acupuncture-moxibustion: to promote the education of acupuncture-moxibustion major; to conform to needs of culture and knowledge popularization of traditional Chinese medicine; to protect and excavate the traditional knowledge of Chinese medicine; to promote the international communication of acupuncture-moxibustion, and implement the "One Belt, One Road" proposition.

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Clinical Research Progress of SHAO's Three-points Five-needles Acupuncture Method for Asthma

Ao ZHANG ; ke Xing YAN ; guo An LIU

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.2017;36(9):1142-1146. doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.09.1142

The three-points five-needles acupuncture method developed by professor SHAO Jing-ming had achieved a significant efficacy in the treatment of asthma, and had been widely accepted by patients. After decades of development, SHAO's three-points five-needles acupuncture method had developed into a treatment with a complete theoretical system and numerous clinical study results. This article was to review the current clinical study progress of SHAO's three-points five-needles acupuncture method in treating asthma.

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