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[Parkinson’s disease combined with overactive bladder syndrome treated with acupuncture and medication].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Mar;32(3):215-8

Authors: Chen YL, Feng WJ, Zhang XL

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Parkinson’s disease combined with overactive bladder syndrome (GAB) treated with combined therapy of oral administration of Tolterodine with low dose and electroacuponcture.
METHODS: Sixty cases of Parkinson’s disease combined with GAB were randomly divided into a combined acupuncture and medication group (group A) and a medication group (group B), 30 cases in each group. In both groups, Madopar basic doses were same, and anticholinergic agents such as Artane were stopped. In group A, Tolterodine was orally taken for 1 mg, twice a day; Baihui (GV 20), Sishengcong (EX-HN 1) and Yintang (EX-HN 3) were punctured with electroacupuncture, once a day. In group B, Tolterodine was orally taken for 2 mg, twice a day. After 6 weeks, the changes of urination and UPDRS III scores were observed, and the adverse reactions were recorded in both groups.
RESULTS: After treatment, the frequency of average urination of 24 hours, frequency of incontinence of 24 hours and average urine volume at a time were obviously improved (all P < 0. 01), of which, the above items in group A were superior to those in group B (all P < 0. 05) the UPDRSIII score in group A was superior to that in group B (P < 0.05). The adverse reactions in group A were less than those in group B.
CONCLUSION: The therapeutic effect of Parkinson’ s disease combined with GAB treated with combined therapy of Tolterodine with low dose and electroacupuncture is superior to that of complete dose of Tolterodine with oral administration, with less adverse reactions. And it also can improve the motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease patients.

PMID: 22471132 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Chest compression quality–push hard, push fast, but how deep and how fast?

Crit Care Med. 2012 Apr;40(4):1363-4

Authors: Soar J, Perkins GD, Nolan JP

PMID: 22425844 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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[Effect of aconite cake-separated moxibustion at Guanyuan (CV 4) and Mingmen (GV 4) on thyroid function in patients of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Feb;32(2):123-6

Authors: Xia Y, Xia MZ, Li Y, Liu SM, Ju ZY, He JS

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects on thyroid function in patients of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis treated with aconite cake-separated moxibustion and option the better therapeutic program.
METHODS: Eighty-five cases were randomly divided into a moxibustion group (42 cases) and a western medication group (43 cases). The moxibustion group was treated by aconite cake-separated moxibustion therapy with acupoints of two groups [(1) Danzhong (CV 17), Zhongwan (CV 12), Guanyuan (CV 4); (2) Dazhui (GV 14), Shenshu (BL 23), Mingmen (GV 4)] alternatively and oral administration of 25 microg Euthyrox everyday. The western medication group was oral administration of 25 microg Euthyrox everyday. Indices of thyroid function before and after treatment and clinical effect were compared between two groups.
RESULTS: The clinical total effective rate and effective rate of thyroid function were 25.0% (10/40), 87.5% (35/40) in moxibustion group respectively, 7.53% (3/40) and 57.5% (23/40) in western medication group, with significant differences between two groups (both P < 0.05). Content of serum free thyroxine index (FT4) increased significantly in the moxibustion group after treatment (P < 0.01); content of serum supersensitive thyrotropin (S-TSH) in the moxibustion group was lower than that of western medication group, and contents of serum FT4 and free triiodothyronine (FT3) were higher than those of western medication group, but with no significant differences (all P > 0.05).
CONCLUSION: Aconite cake-separated moxibustion at Guanyuan (CV 4) and Mingmen (GV 4) combined with oral administration of Euthyrox can improve clinical symptoms and thyroid function in patients of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is better than simple oral administration of Euthyrox.

PMID: 22493914 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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[Observation of the therapeutic effect on COPD of cold phlegm blocking the lung type at stable stage treated with acupoint sticking therapy in different season].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Feb;32(2):117-22

Authors: Yang SQ, Zhang W, Li JX, Lou BD, Li XP, Li W, Huang XH, Liu XP, Yang LB, Shi WY, Cao Y

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To systematically observe the clinical effect on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at the stable stage, differentiated as cold phlegm blocking the lung type, treated with acupoint sticking therapy during the dog days and the three nine-day periods after the winter solstice so as to propose the latest clinical idea and theoretic evidence for the treatment of COPD.
METHODS: One hundred and fifty cases of COPD at stable stage, which were in accordance with the inclusive standard were randomly divided into three groups, named group A (treatment in dog days and the three nine-day periods after the winter solstice), group B (treatment in dog days) and group C (treatment in the three nine-day periods after the winter solstice), 50 cases in each group. The ingredients (Semen Brassicae, Euphoribia Kansui, Asarum, Rhizome Corydalis, Cinnamon, ginger juice) and doses of herbal medicine plaster were same in each group. The herbal plaster was applied to Feishu (BL 13), Shenshu (BL 23), Dazhui (GV 14), Tiantu (CV 22), Danzhong (CV 17) and Zhongfu (LU 1). In group B, the treatment was given once on the 1st day of each dog-day period, totally 3 treatments were included. In group C, the treatment was given once on the 1st day of each nine-day periods after the winter solstice, totally, 3 treatments were involved. In group A, the treatment was given once on the 1st day of each dog-day period and each nine-day periods after the winter solstice separately, totally 6 treatments were required. The therapeutic effect was evaluated in 4 aspects, named comprehensive clinical efficacy, survival quality (the scores for symptoms, activity limitation and influence on daily life), the attach frequency and pulmonary function.
RESULTS: The total effective rate was 88.0% (46/50) in group A, which was superior to 76.0% (38/50) in group B and 70.0% (35/50) in group C separately (P < 0.01, P < 0.001). The results of the attack frequency, clinical symptom score and pulmonary function indices after treatment were all improved apparently as compared with those before treatment in each group (all P < 0.01). All the above indices in group A were improved much apparently as compared with the other two groups (P < 0.01, P < 0.001). Except for the level of forced vital capacity (FVC), the results of clinical symptom score and the other pulmonary function indices in group B were all improved significantly as compared with group C (P < 0.05, P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: Acupoint sticking therapy during different season of the year achieves a superior clinical efficacy for the patients with COPD at stable stage. This therapy can reduce the attack frequency and improve the survival quality and pulmonary function for the patients. It is concluded that the efficacy of the treatment in dog days and the three nine-day periods after the winter solstice is superior to simple dog-day treatment and the treatment in the three nine-day periods after the winter solstice, and the efficacy of dog days treatment is better than that in the three nine-day periods after the winter solstice.

PMID: 22493913 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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[Analysis of palpation laws of muscle meridian focus on knee osteoarthritis].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Mar;32(3):267-72

Authors: Zhang SJ, Zhang XQ, Han Y, Li CR, Dong BQ

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the distribution regulars of proximal and distal focus of muscle meridian regions in knee osteoarthritis patients.
METHODS: Seven hundred and sixty-five knees were selected in 516 cases of knee osteoarthritis. Under the guidance of muscle meridian theory, with the anatomical features of muscle meridian focus, the frequency and the location where the proximal and distal focus of muscle meridian regions appeared were calculated by palpation.
RESULTS: Of all the points, 11 835 points of proximal focus of muscle meridian regions were found out by palpation, and 9455 points of distal focus of muscle meridian regions were found out. The percentages of the frequency that the focus of muscle meridian of Foot-Yangming, Foot-Taiyang, Foot-Shaoyang and three foot Yin meridians appeared at proximal points of knee were 37.1% (4388/11 835), 34.9% (4127/11 835), 9.5% (1129/11 835) and 18.5% (2191/11 835) respectively; and the percentage of the frequency that the focus of muscle meridian appeared at distal points of knee were 24.7% (2333/9455), 25.2% (2380/9455), 28.5% (2700/9455) and 21.6% (2042/9455).
CONCLUSION: The proximal and distal focus of muscle meridian in knee osteoarthritis patients are closely related with anatomy structure and biomechanical characteristics; the distribution regulars of focus of muscle meridians study provides evidence for the selection of effective treatment points from different clinical acupuncture therapies.

PMID: 22471148 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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[Clinical application of the penetrating needling technique from Yemen (TE 2) to Zhongzhu (TE 3)].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Mar;32(3):264-6

Authors: Zhu XM, Liu XQ

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The penetrating technique of acupuncture from Yemen (TE 2) to Zhongzhu (TE 3) acts on the extraordinary effect of promoting Shaoyang meridian qi. The technique is specially good for heat pattern/syndrome of the triple energizer and it is commonly used in the treatment of common cold, high fever, anhidrosis in heat pattern/syndrome, migraine, redness, swelling and pain of the eye, tinnitus, ear pain, swelling and pain of the teeth, ulcers in the mouth and tongue, sore throat, neck rigidity, etc. In the manipulation, the needle is inserted from Yemen (TE 2), going obliquely upward along the metacarpal interspace to Zhongzhu (TE 3). With this technique, the Ying-spring and Shu-stream acupoints can be stimulated simultaneously with one needle. This method is characterized as less acupoints, exquisite needling, strong sensation, easy and safe manipulation, remarkable immediate effect and high curative rate of single treatment. Hence, it is worthy of application in clinical practice.

PMID: 22471147 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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[Professor XIAO Ji-fang’s idea on acupuncture-moxibustion ].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Mar;32(3):254-6

Authors: Fan YS, Liao YH, Rui JL, Zhang CZ

Abstract
Professor XIAO Ji-fang, an experienced practitioner of Chinese medicine of Guangxi, is famous for his medical ethics, wide range of studies, comprehensive understanding of the classics, innovation, as well as u nique academic ideas. He focuses on mind-regulating in acupuncture and pulse diagnosis. At the same time, differentiation of syndromes, diseases and meridians are emphasized. The combination of acupuncture and moxibustion and integration of acupuncture and medicine are promoted. He is especially skilled at slow twisting needle insertion, Taiji needling therapy, scalp acupuncture and moxibustion with a herb prepared thread of Zhuang nationality, which all achieve remarkable effects.

PMID: 22471144 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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[MA Shao-qun’s clinical experience of warm moxibustion for the liver diseases].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Mar;32(3):251-3

Authors: Lin YQ, Liu P, Zhao BX

Abstract
To summarize MA Shao-qun’s clinical experience of warm moxibustion for the liver diseases. The warm moxibustion was put to use by MA Shao-qun to treat many diseases, including hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver functional disorder. Under the human-oriented theory, he focuses on regulating the whole function of the body and tonifying the original qi to increase physical fitness and avoid illness. Besides, he is good at the combination of multi-acupoints for long-term and circulating moxibustion treatment, and also pays attention to nourishing the spleen-stomach, adjusting the fu-qi and resolving the dampness in the body.

PMID: 22471143 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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[Oxygen metabolism and meridian qi].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Feb;32(2):183-6

Authors: Liang Z, Huang B, Chen J

Abstract
The relationship between the state of oxygen metabolism in modern physiology and the concept of meridian qi in Chinese medicine was investigated with the theory of Chinese medicine, biomedicine and experimental medicine for exploring the essence of meridians and meridian qi. The hypothesis concerning the relationship between meridian qi in Chinese medicine and oxygen metabolism in modern medicine proposed by the author was expounded and proved by a series of experiment results and theoretical analysis. According to the knowledge of oxygen metabolism and the theory of meridians and meridian qi, it is held that both qi and oxygen have extreme high similarity in both physiological functions and pathological reactions since both of them have material, functional and informational features. And the experiment results indicated that meridian qi in Chinese medicine have very close relationship with oxygen metabolism in modern medicine. Therefore, conclusions were made on the base of the above mentioned results: (1) The essence of meridian qi in Chinese medicine is closely related to oxygen and the metabolism of oxygen; (2) The specific distribution of oxygen metabolism-related substance and its function may be one of the essence of the meridians and meridian qi; (3) Oxygen and vertebrate globin are probably the main contents of the “qi-blood” in Chinese medicine; (4) The mechanism of qi regulation with acupuncture-moxibustion may be fulfilled by the regulation of general and local state of oxygen metabolism.

PMID: 22493934 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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[Effect of Tuina at breast on postpartum lactation].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Feb;32(2):159-61

Authors: Zheng JJ, Zhao Y, Lu P, Wang XY

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the efficacy of Tuina for postpartum lactation and work out a optimal protocol involved.
METHODS: With a randomized, controlled and clinical method, 84 primiparas were divided into a Tuina group and a control group. While patients in the control group received rooming-in conventional managements, those in the Tuina group were additionally treated with Tuina, including local manipulations on breasts combined with acupoint manipulations. The colostrum-time, lactation quantity and prolactin were observed to make the comparisons between two groups.
RESULTS: The scores of lactation quantity after 1th, 2nd, 3rd of the treatment were 1.660 +/- 0.785, 2.530 +/- 1.030, 2.880 +/- 1.171 in Tuina group and 1.270 +/- 0.533, 1.460 +/- 0.811, 1.500 +/- 0.583 in control group respectively, where there were significant differences in each time stage between two groups (all P < 0.001). The time of colostrum was (21.6 6 +/- 10.508) h in the Tuina group and (22.5 +/- 9.762) h in the control group, in which the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The levels of prolactin (314.35 +/- 110.37) ng/mL and (321.56 +/- 109.61) ng/mL in Tuina group, (385.78 +/- 85.19) ng/mL and (340.12 +/- 103.10) ng/mL in control group before and after treatment, there were no significant differences (both P > 0.05).
CONCLUSION: Postpartum Tuina on breasts could increase the quantity of lactation and delay the decreasing of the levels of prolactin, which contributes primiparas to lactate more and sooner.

PMID: 22493925 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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