Guest guest Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hi All, See these. Akyol UK, Güngörmüs M (2009) Effect of Biostimulation on Healing of Bone Defects in Diabetic Rats. Photomed Laser Surg. Oct 27. Ataturk University , Faculty of Dentistry, Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Erzurum, Turkey. Abstract Background & Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of biostimulation on healing of bone defects in diabetic rats. Study Design/Material & Methods: Twenty-eight Wistar rats weighting 250 to 300 g were used for this study. Diabetes was chemically induced w streptozotocin, & 14 nondiabetic & 14 diabetic rats were included in the study. The distal epiphysis of the right & left femurs of the diabetic rats were perforated w a surgical bone drill. This surgical procedure was performed on the left femurs of normal rats too. The wound on the right side of each diabetic rat received laser stimulation. The left femur of each nondiabetic (normal) rat served as a control. The rats were assigned to three experimental groups: (1) normal bur (control group); (2) diabetic bur; (3) diabetic bur + biostimulation. Results: There was a significant difference among all groups in substantia spongiosa formation on day 10. According to the Mann-Whitney U test, there was a difference between Groups 1 & 2. A significant difference was noted between Groups 2 & 3 as well as between Groups 1 & 3 & between Groups 2 & 3 in union at 20 d of healing. Conclusions: Substantia spongiosa formation was slightly more evident in Groups 1 & 3 than in Group 2. Also, there was more union in Group 3 than in the other groups on day 20. CONCLUSION: LLLT (808 nm laser at 10 J/cm(2)) can have a beneficial effect on spongiosa in diabetic bone repair when five treatments are administered w 2 d intervals between treatments. PMID: 19860570 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Arai YC, Ito A, Hibino S, Niwa S, Ueda W (2009) Auricular APs are Effective for the Prevention of Postoperative Agitation in Old Patients. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. Oct 29. Multidisciplinary Pain Centre, Aichi Medical University, School of Medicine, 21 Karimata, Nagakutecho, Aichigun, Aichi 480-1195, Japan. arainon@aichi-med- u.ac.jp Postoperative cognitive problems & delirium are not uncommon in the elderly. We reported four cases in which auricular APs on the 'Shenmen' & 'Point Zero' points successfully managed postoperative problematic behaviors of the three patients w dementia & the one patient postoperatively demonstrating an agitated behavior. PMID: 19875431 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Chang WD, Wu JH, Yang WJ, Jiang JA (2009) Therapeutic Effects of Low-Level Laser on Lateral Epicondylitis from Differential Interventions of Chinese-Western Medicine: Systematic Review. Photomed Laser Surg. Oct 30. Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, Da Chien General Hospital , Miaoli City, Taiwan . Abstract Background: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a conservative treatment for lateral epicondylitis (LE), but it is also an alternative intervention between the very different approaches of Chinese & Western medicine. Objective: The purpose of this study was to systematically review & meta-analyze the therapeutic effects of LLLT on LE. Methods: We searched several electronic databases, including Medline, PubMed, & CINAHL, & explored studies that were randomized controlled trials on the therapeutic effects of LLLT on LE from 1990 to February 2009. These studies were systematically reviewed for the difference in therapeutic effects among various LLLTs on AP points & on tender & myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). The reviewed therapeutic effects included pain, grip strength, range of motion (ROM), & weight tests, & were compared by meta-analysis. Results: We selected ten articles, & in seven of them the irradiation was conducted on tender points / MTrPs in the experimental groups. In two other articles, the irradiation was conducted on AP points, & the last one was conducted on both kinds of points. Only three articles provided sufficient data for meta-analysis. The results revealed that applying LLLT on tender points / MTrPs is an effective means to improve the effect size (ES) of pain release after treatment (pooled ES: 0.71, 95% CI: 0.82- approximately 0.60) & follow-up (pooled ES: 1.05, 95% CI: 1.16- approximately 0.94). LLLT application was also able to increase the grip force, ROM, & weight test (p < 0.05). Conclusions: We suggest that using LLLT on tender points / MTrPs of LE could effectively improve therapeutic effects. PMID: 19874256 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Chang Y, Liu YP, Liu CF () The Effect on Serotonin & MDA Levels in Depressed Patients w Insomnia when Far-Infrared Rays are Applied to Acupoints. Am J Chin Med. 2009;37(5):837-42. Jenteh Junior College of Medicine & Nursing Management, Miaoli, Taiwan. Little is known about the effect of far-infrared rays (FIR) on serotonin & malondialdehyde levels in depressed patients w insomnia. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of far-infrared rays on depressed people w insomnia. A randomized design was used to determine this effect. A total of 70 inpatients were recruited w the clinical diagnosis of depression w sleep disturbance. In the experimental group, FIR was applied to three chosen AP points by a patch-like sticker for a period of 15 minutes twice a week. The three AP points are PC06, HT07 & SP06. The total duration of experiment was four weeks. For both experimental & control groups, serum levels of serotonin (5HT) & malondialdehyde (MDA) were examined before & after the introduction of FIR. The experimental group revealed disparate changes over different dependent variables, in which serotonin increased but MDA decreased after the introduction of FIR. These observations indicate that the serotonin pathway is involved in the pathophysiological mechanism responsible for the damaging effects of MDA on depressed patients w insomnia. PMID: 19885944 [PubMed - in process] Chen J, Liu LL, Cui W, Sun W (2009) [Effects of EAP on in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) of patients w poor ovarian response] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):775-9. Dept of Reproduction, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan 250001, PRC. fusantai OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of EAP therapy on oocyte quality & pregnancy outcome of patients w poor ovarian response / decreased reserve in the course of in vitro fertilization (IVF). METHODS: Sixty cases accepting IVF-ET were randomly divided into an observation group & a control group, 30 cases in each group. The two groups were both treated w antagonist scheme for ovulation induction, & the EAP intervention was also added in the observation group, CV04, KI03, SP06 etc. were selected. The therapeutic effects in the two groups were compared after treatment. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the two groups before treatment. The symptoms of KI Xu in the observation group were significantly improved after treatment, & the levels of serum estradiol (E2), fertilization rate, oocyte maturation rate, good quality embryos rate, & implantation rate in the observation group were superior to those in the control group on human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) injection day (all P<0.05); the levels of stem cell factor (SCF) in follicular fluid & serum in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (both P<0.05). The pregnancy rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group, & the abortion rate in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, but there was no significant difference between the two groups (both P>0.05). CONCLUSION: EAP therapy has a good clinical effect for IVF patients w poor ovarian reserve, & can improve oocyte quality & pregnancy outcome. PMID: 19873910 [PubMed - in process] Chen RN, Chen YB (2009) [Clinical observation on therapeutic effect & instant analgestic effect of inhibitory-needling at Ashi point as major point for treatment of piriformis syndrome] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Jul;29(7):550-2. Nanning AP & Moxibustin Institute, Nanning 530012, PRC. OBJECTIVE: To observe therapeutic effect & analgesic eJfect of needling at Ashi point for treatment of piriformis syndrome. METHODS: Eighty cases were randomly divided into an inhibitory-needling method group (INM) & a routine-needling method group (RNM), forty cases in each group. The AP at Ashi point as major point w inhibitory-needling munipulation was applied in the INM group, the AP at GB30, BL54, GB 34 w routine-needling method in the RNM group. The therapeutic effect, the instant analgesic effect & score of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were observed. RESULTS: After treatment, the effective rate of 92.5% in the INM group was better than that of 82.5% in the RNM group (P < 0.05); the instant analgesic effect rate of 75.0% in the INM group was better than that of 52.5% in the RNM group (P < 0.01); the score of VAS in both groups had decreased w a significant difference between two groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Needling at Ashi point as major point w inhibitory-needling method has excellent effectiveness & good instant analgesic effect, w fewer points selection & rapid effect. Publication Types: * English Abstract PMID: 19835123 [PubMed - in process] Corral-Baqués MI, Rivera MM, Rigau T, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Rigau J (2008) The effect of low-level laser irradiation on dog spermatozoa motility is dependent on laser output power. Lasers Med Sci. 2009 Sep;24(5):703-13. Epub Sep 12. Post-Degree Laser Medical Study, Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain. marcignasi Biological tissues respond to low-level laser irradiation & so do dog spermatozoa. Among the main parameters to be considered when a biological tissue is irradiated is the output power. We have studied the effects on sperm motility of 655 nm continuous wave diode laser irradiation at different output powers w 3.34 J (5.97 J/cm(2)). The second fraction of fresh dog sperm was divided into five groups: control, & four to be irradiated w an average output power of 6.8 mW, 15.4 mW, 33.1 mW & 49.7 mW, respectively. At 0 min & 45 min after irradiation, pictures were taken & a computer aided sperm analysis (CASA) performed to analyse different motility parameters. The results showed that different output powers affected dog semen motility parameters differently. The highest output power showed the most intense effects. Significant changes in the structure of the motile sperm subpopulation were linked to the different output powers used. PMID: 18787758 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Ezzati A, Bayat M, Taheri S, Mohsenifar Z (2009) Low-level laser therapy w pulsed infrared laser accelerates third-degree burn healing process in rats. J Rehabil Res Dev. 46(4):543-54. Shahid Beheshti University, MC, Tehran, Iran. This study investigated the influence of pulsed low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the healing of a third-degree burn in a rat model. Two third-degree burns (distal & proximal) were made in the skin of 74 rats. Rats were divided into four groups. In group 1, the distal burn received LLLT w laser switched off; in groups 2 & 3, distal burns were treated w a 3,000 Hz-pulsed infrared diode laser w 2.3 & 11.7 J/cm(2) energy densities, respectively. In group 4, the distal burns were treated topically w 0.2% nitrofurazone. The proximal burn of all groups was considered a control burn. We assessed the response to treatment both microbiologically & macroscopically. The chi-square test showed that the incidence of Staphylococcus epidermidis, Lactobacillus, & diphtheria decreased significantly in laser-treated groups compared w other groups. Independent sample t-test showed that LLLT w 11.7 J/cm(2) energy density significantly increased wound-closure rate at 3 & 4 weeks after burning compared w their relevant control burns (p=0.018 & p=0.01, respectively). Pulsed LLLT w 11.7 J/cm(2)/890 nm of a third- degree burn in a rat model significantly increased wound-closure rate compared w control burns. PMID: 19882488 [PubMed - in process] Gonzaga Ribeiro MA, Cavalcanti de Albuquerque RL, Santos Barreto AL, Moreno de Oliveira VG, Santos TB, Freitas Dantas CD (2009) Morphological analysis of second-intention wound healing in rats submitted to 16 J/cm 2 lambda 660-nm laser irradiation. Indian J Dent Res. Jul-Sep;20(3):390. Lab of Morphology & Structural Biology, Science & Technology Institute, University Tiradentes, Aracaju/SE, Brazil. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been extensively applied to improve wound healing dt some biostimulatory properties presented by laser arrays apparently able to accelerate the cicatricial repair of soft tissue injuries. However, many controversial results have been reported in the literature, probably as a result of the wide sort of different protocols of photobiomodulation employed in those experiments. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of a low-dose protocol of LLT on the intensity of the inflammatory response & the pattern of collagen fibers' deposition during second-intention wound healing in rodents. MATERIALS & METHODS: Standard-sized wounds were carried out in the back of 24 male rats. Half of them underwent LLLT treatment (16 J/cm 2 ) at 660 nm delivered for 7 days. Eight & 14 days after the wounds were performed, the repairing area was removed & stained in HE & Masson's trichrome, & the inflammatory response, epithelization, & collagen fiber depositions were evaluated. RESULTS: We found that LLLT was able to slightly reduce the intensity of the inflammatory reaction as well as to enhance substantially the epithelization process at both 8 th & 14 th days. In addition, it also appeared to stimulate the deposition of collagen fibers at the final stages of wound healing. CONCLUSIONS: The LLLT protocol tested in this study resulted in some improvements in second-intention wound healing in rodents. PMID: 19884733 [PubMed - in process] Guo RY, Su L, Liu LA, Wang CX (2009) [Effects of Linggui Bafa on the therapeutic effect & quality of life in patients of post-stroke depression] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):785- 90. Neurology Dept, Haici Hospital Affiliated to Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266033, PRC. gry_doctor OBJECTIVE: To probe into effects of Linggui Bafa (method for picking eight points linked w extraordinary meridians according to time) on the therapeutic effect & quality of life in patients of post stroke depression. METHODS: 120 cases were randomly divided into 3 groups, an observation group 1, an observation group 2 & a control group, 40 cases in each group. All patients were given routine clinical treatments & second level medical prevention. Patients in the observation group 1 received Linggui Bafa AP treatment 2 weeks after stroke; at the same time the observation group 2 was treated w oral administration of Sertraline. The control group did not receive any form of either AP / oral medication, but early rehabilitative intervention & psychological treatment were initiated. Curative effects were evaluated w Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Function Independent Measure (FIM), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) & SF-36 after the treatment & 6 months later, respectively. RESULTS: The scores of HAMD, FIM (cognition function) & general health, role-physical, role-emotional, social function, vitality, mental health in SF-36 in the observation group 1 were significantly higher than those in the control group after treatment & 6 months later (P<0.01, P<0.05). The scores of physical function in SF-36 after treatment & NIHSS 6 months later in the observation group 1 were significantly improved than those in the control group (P<0.01, P<0.05). The scores of FIM (cognition function) & role- physical, social function, mental health in SF-36 after treatment & HAMD & general health, social function, mental health in SF-36 6 months later in the observation group 2 were significantly better than those in the control group (P<0.01, P<0.05). The scores of HAMD, FIM (cognition function) & general health, role-emotional, social function, vitality, mental health in SF-36 in the observation group 1 were significantly improved than those in the observation group 2 after treatment & 6 months later (P<0.01, P<0.05). The scores of NIHSS & role-physical in SF-36 in the observation group 1 were significantly higher than those in the observation group 2 6 months later (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: AP can improve depression symptoms & quality of life of patients w post stroke depression & the effects were better than Sertraline. PMID: 19873912 [PubMed - in process] Lau RW, Cheing GL (2009) Managing postmastectomy lymph edema w low-level laser therapy. Photomed Laser Surg. Oct;27(5):763-9. Dept of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, PRC. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in managing postmastectomy lymphedema. BACKGROUND DATA: Postmastectomy lymphedema (PML) is a common complication of breast cancer treatment that causes various symptoms, functional impairment, / even psychosocial morbidity. A prospective, single-blinded, controlled clinical trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of LLLT on managing PML. METHODS: Twenty-one women suffering from unilateral PML were randomly allocated to receive either 12 sessions of LLLT in 4 wk (the laser group) / no laser irradiation (the control group). Volumetry & tonometry were used to monitor arm volume & tissue resistance; the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, & Hand (DASH) questionnaire was used for measuring subjective symptoms. Outcome measures were assessed before & after the treatment period & at the 4 wk follow-up. RESULTS: Reduction in arm volume & increase in tissue softening was found in the laser group only. At the follow-up session, significant between-group differences (all p < 0.05) were found in arm volume & tissue resistance at the anterior torso & forearm region. The laser group had a 16% reduction in the arm volume at the end of the treatment period, that dropped to 28% in the follow-up. Moreover, the laser group demonstrated a cumulative increase from 15% to 33% in the tonometry readings over the forearm & anterior torso. The DASH score of the laser group showed progressive improvement over time. CONCLUSION: LLLT was effective in the management of PML, & the effects were maintained to the 4 wk follow-up. PMID: 19878027 [PubMed - in process] Lei LM, Wu L, Hu YQ, Luo BH, Huang JJ, Su SY, Tang HL (2009) [Effects of different AP treatment on mean blood flow velocity of middle cerebral artery on the affected side & rehabilitation of hemiparalysis caused by cerebral infarction] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Jul;29(7):517-20. Hubei College of TCM, Wuhan 430065, PRC. leilongming OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of two different AP treatment on cerebral blood flow velocity & early rehabilitation of hemiparalysis caused by cerebral infarction. METHODS: 80 patients were randomly divided into an alternate AP group (n=40) & a routine AP group (n=40). Both of the groups were treated w routine neurology medicine & application of good limb position combined w AP. The patients in the alternate AP group were treated by opposing needling & non-opposing needling, viz AP at acupoints on both the healthy & affected sides alternately, twice each day, respectively. The routine AP group was treated by AP at the affected side, once daily. Scores of Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) were evaluated before & after treatment in the two groups, & the mean blood flow velocity of middle cerebral artery (MCA) on the affected side was monitored during two different AP treatment by using Transcranial Doppler (TCD). RESULTS: The cured & markedly effective rate was 65.0% in the alternate AP group & 37.5% in the routine AP group w a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.01). After treatment, the SSS score in the alternate AP group was significantly lower than that in the routine AP group (P < 0.01). The mean blood flow velocity of MCA during two different AP treatment was both decreased significantly (both P < 0.05) & the mean blood flow velocity of MCA before the last treatment was decreased significantly in the alternate AP group than those in the routine AP group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The therapeutic effect of the alternate AP program for hemiparalysis caused by cerebral infarction is superior to that of the routine AP program. It is suggested that the mechanism of AP in treating hemiparalysis caused by cerebral infarction is to dilate cerebral blood vessels & improve cerebral perfusion. Publication Types: * English Abstract PMID: 19835115 [PubMed - in process] Li CQ (2009) [Application of hereditary " Promoting qi activating blood prescription " in clinical AP & moxibustion] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):816-8. Dept of AP & Massage, Nanyang Higher Medical Training School, Nanyang 473061, PRC. The present paper introduces the composition & clinical application of " Promoting qi Activating Blood Prescription " handed down from the great-great-grandfather of the author, which can promote flow of qi & blood circulation. The prescription is composed of PC05 & SP06. Its scope of treatment is very extensive & can be widely applied to many clinical diseases in Depts of internal medicine, surgery, gynecology & orthopedics & traumatology, etc. For all the diseases & syndromes of retention of blood stasis & qi-stagnancy & blood stasis, if promoting flow of qi & blood circulation, this prescription will be available. PMID: 19873919 [PubMed - in process] Li Z (2009) [Observation on therapeutic effect of eye AP on cognition disorders in patients of chronic cerebral circulation insufficiency] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):791-3. Dept of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of TCM, Shenyang 110032, PRC. lizhi19720523 OBJECTIVE: To observe the therapeutic effect of eye AP on cognition disorders in patients of chronic cerebral circulation insufficiency (CCCI). METHODS: Sixty cases were randomly divided into an observation group & a control group, 30 cases in each group. All patients were treated w oral administration of compound Danshen tablets, & the observation group was treated w eye AP based on the pharmacotherapy & upper energizer area, KI area, SP area were selected. Their therapeutic effects were observed after 8 weeks. RESULTS: The total effective rate of 80.0% in the observation group was better than that of 53.3% in the control group (P<0.05). The score of mini-mental state (MMSE) in the observation group was also higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Eye AP has a good effect on cognition disorders in patients of CCCI & can enhance life quality of the patients. PMID: 19873913 [PubMed - in process] Lin XM, Li B, Du YH, Xiong J, Sun P (2009) [systematic evaluation of therapeutic effect of AP for treatment of simple obesity] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):856-60. Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300193, PRC. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of AP for treatment of simple obesity, & to analyze the current situation of clinical studies. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving AP treatment for simple obesity were searched from PubMed (1979-2008), OVID (1979-2008), EBSCO (1973-2008), Cochrane Library (Issue 2, 2008), CBM (1978-2008), CNKI (1979- 2008), VIP (1989-2008) & WanFang Database (1998-2008). Literatures were enrolled focusing on RCTs related to AP treatment for simple obesity; the quality of literatures were evaluated by two evaluators unaidedly. Meta-analyses were conducted w the Cochrane Collaboration's RevMan 4.2.8 software. RESULTS: Eight papers including 1,017 cases, conformed w the enrolled criteria. Meta- analyses showed that there were significant difference between AP groups & western medicine groups in the effective rate [combined RR (fixed effects model)=1.11, 95% CI (1.05, 1.18), P=0.0006]. There was a significant difference between AP & Sibutramine in the body mass [combined WMD (fixed effects model)=1.94, 95%CI (1.73, 2.16), P<0.00001] & body mass index (BMI) [combined WMD (fixed effects model)=0.52, 95% CI (0.33, 0.70), P<0.00001]. However, AP was not superior to Sibutramine in hip circumference (HC) [combined WMD (fixed effects model)=-0.35, 95% CI (-0.56, -0.15), P<0.0007]. CONCLUSION: For treating simple obesity, besides reasonable diet & exercise, AP is safe & effective, which may be more effective than routine western medicine. The quantity of literature was limited & the quality of some literatures was low. Thus, more high-quality & large- scale of RCTs are needed. PMID: 19873927 [PubMed - in process] Liu DM, Zhou ZY, Ding Y, Chen JG, Hu CM, Chen X, Ding MX (2009) Physiologic effects of EAP combined w intramuscular administration of xylazine to provide analgesia in goats. Am J Vet Res. Nov;70(11):1326-32. College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PRC. Objective-To investigate physiologic effects of EAP (EA) combined w xylazine administration in goats. Animals-48 healthy crossbred goats. Procedures-Goats were randomly allotted to 8 groups of 3 (nonpregnant & nonlactating) female goats & 3 male goats each. The 8 treatment groups were as follows: 1 EA group, 3 xylazine (0.1, 0.2, & 0.4 mg/kg, IM) groups, 3 EA plus xylazine (0.1, 0.2, & 0.4 mg/kg, IM) groups, & 1 control group. EAP was performed for 90 minutes. Xylazine was administered 20 minutes after EA was performed. Pain threshold, heart rate, mean arterial pressure (MAP), respiration rate, & rectal temperature were observed at 0, 5, 25, 45, 65, & 85 minutes after xylazine administration. Results-Xylazine administered at 0.4 mg/kg increased the pain threshold & reduced MAP. Xylazine administered at 0.1, 0.2, / 0.4 mg/kg reduced heart rate, respiration rate, & temperature. EAP increased the pain threshold but had no effect on heart rate, MAP, respiratory rate, / rectal temperature. Pain threshold in goats that underwent EA plus xylazine administration was higher than in goats that received EA / xylazine alone. EAP combined w xylazine at 0.1 mg/kg did not affect heart rate, MAP, respiratory rate, / rectal temperature. Pain threshold in goats that underwent EA plus xylazine administration at 0.1 mg/kg was higher than in goats given xylazine at 0.4 mg/kg alone. Conclusions & Clinical Relevance-EAP combined w xylazine, even at 0.1 mg/kg, provided analgesia without significantly affecting cardiorespiratory parameters / rectal temperature in goats. PMID: 19878014 [PubMed - in process] Liu HS, Ainiwan, Reheman, Fu Y, Kang MF (2009) [Clinical observation on therapeutic effect of suspended moxibustion on temperature-sensitive acupoints plus medication for chronic prostatitis] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Jul;29(7):543-6. Dept of Physical Therapy, Shan-dong Rizhao Donggang Hospital, Rizhao 276800, PRC. shdlhs OBJECTIVE: Observe therapeutic effect of suspended moxibustion on temperature- sensitive acupoints for chronic prostatitis, to explore a new therapy. METHODS: 60 cases were randomly divided into an observation group & a control group (n=30 / group). Suspended moxibustion on temperature-sensitive acupoints plus herbal enema were practiced in the observation group. The moxibustion at CV04, CV03, BL23 combined w herbal enema were practiced in the control group. The score of syndromes, the score of symptom indexes (NIH-CPSI), & WBC in prostatic secretion (EPS-WBC) were used as observation index for chronic prostatitis. The therapeutic effect was compared between the two groups. RESULTS: The markedly cured rate was 50.0% in the observation group, better than that of 26.7% in the control group (P < 0.05). The score of syndromes, NIH-CPSI & EPS-WBC in the observation group were lower than the control group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: The therapeutic effect of suspended moxibustion on temperature-sensitive acupoints plus medication is better than moxibustion plus medication for chronic prostatitis in improvement of symptoms & EPS-WBC. PMID: 19835121 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Lu M, Cao DM, Li DM, Zhao XX, Li JW, Li HX, Zhang HH, Zhang HF (2009) [Effects of AP & moxibustion on DNA excision repair-related proteins of bone marrow cell in cyclophosphamide-induced mice] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):821-4. School of International Education, Henan University of TCM, Zhengzhou 450008, PRC. lumei0712 OBJECTIVE: To explore the molecular biological mechanism of AP & moxibustion for relieving myelosuppression & increasing white blood cells. METHODS: Two hundred & twenty-four clean male Kunming mice were randomly divided into a control group, a model group, an AP group & a moxibustion group, 56 mice in each group. The model of myelosuppression was made w Cyclophosphamide. In the AP group & the moxibustion group, acupoints GV14, BL17, BL23 & ST36 were used for treatment w AP & moxibustion, respectively, while, in the control group & the model group, there were no treatment carried out except catching & fixing. The changes of bone marrow cell DNA pol beta & XPD between the 2nd & 7th day were examined w immunohistochemical method. RESULTS: AP & moxibustion markedly up-regulated the expression of bone marrow cell DNA pol beta & XPD, & promoted the base excision repair & nucleotide excision repair, which leads to the relieving Cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression & increasing the number of white blood cells. CONCLUSION: For AP & moxibustion, one of the bone major mechanisms in relieving post-chemotherapy myelosuppression, protecting hemopoietic function & increasing the white blood cells is that it can promote the repair of the bone marrow cell DNA excision & protect hemopoietic cells from injury by chemical drugs. PMID: 19873920 [PubMed - in process] Manyande A, Grabowska C (2009) Factors affecting the success of moxibustion in the management of a breech presentation as a preliminary treatment to external cephalic version. Midwifery. Oct 21. Faculty of Health & Human Sciences, Thames Valley University, Paragon House, Boston Manor Road, Brentford TW8 9GA, UK. OBJECTIVES: to explore the effects of moxibustion treatment, to examine the predictors of its use in causing a breech presentation to spontaneously turn to a cephalic presentation which will result in a vaginal birth (the paper will refer to this as 'successful') & offer external cephalic version (ECV) subsequently after moxibustion treatment when the fetus remains in a breech presentation. DESIGN: a prospective study over a two-year time period from February 2004 until January 2006. PARTICIPANTS: 76 pregnant women from various AP practices in the UK, w a third trimester breech presentation. INTERVENTIONS: the acupuncturist taught the women how to apply moxibustion (sticks of compressed dried herbs-Artemisia vulgaris) treatment at home by stimulating the acupoint on the outer edge at the base of the little toe nail for seven days twice a day (morning & afternoon). If the breech presentation persisted after treatment, ECV was carried out towards the end of the pregnancy. The obstetricians offered this during the routine antenatal hospital visits. FINDINGS: the results show that following treatment w moxibustion, 31 (40.8%) of the breech presentations spontaneously turned to cephalic presentations, & a further 33 (43.4%) breech presentations were turned by ECV. Women who involved other people in the administration of moxibustion were twice as likely to be successful. Multiparous women were also 16% more likely than primiparous women to succeed in achieving a spontaneous version w the use of moxibustion. Fewer side effects reported when using moxibustion were the strongest predictor of successful spontaneous cephalic version w an odds ratio of 12% (p=0.02). KEY CONCLUSIONS: moxibustion creates a better chance of vaginal birth for expectant mothers. Of the women who were successful in turning their babies using moxibustion, 88% went on to have a normal birth & 12% had a caesarean section. Moxibustion treatment also significantly increases version from a breech presentation to a cephalic presentation where there are fewer side effects reported, if the woman is multiparous & has support during the administration of moxibustion treatment. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: moxibustion treatment should be offered to all women w a breech presentation because it is non- invasive & can be self-administered by the woman. It is therefore a simple, cost-effective technique that requires no medical intervention. PMID: 19853333 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Prado R, Neves L, Marcolino A, Ribeiro T, Pinfildi C, Ferreira L, Thomazini J, Piccinato C (2009) Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Malondialdehyde Concentration in Random Cutaneous Flap Viability. Photomed Laser Surg. Oct 30. Dept of Surgery & Anatomy, University of São Paulo-FMRP-USP , Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of 830 nm & 670 nm laser on malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration in random skin-flap survival. Background Data: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been reported to be successful in stimulating the formation of new blood vessels & activating superoxide-dismutase delivery, thus helping the inhibition of free-radical action & consequently reducing necrosis. Materials & Methods: Thirty Wistar rats were used & divided into three groups, w 10 rats in each one. A random skin flap was raised on the dorsum of each animal. Group 1 was the control group; group 2 received 830 nm laser radiation; & group 3 was submitted to 670 nm laser radiation. The animals underwent laser therapy w 36 J/cm(2) energy density immediately after surgery & on the 4 days subsequent to surgery. The application site of the laser radiation was 1 point, 2.5 cm from the flap's cranial base. The percentage of the skin-flap necrosis area was calculated 7 days postoperative using the paper-template method, & a skin sample was collected immediately after as a way of determining the MDA concentration. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the necrosis percentages, w higher values seen in group 1 compared w groups 2 & 3. Groups 2 & 3 did not present statistically significant differences (p > 0.05). Group 3 had a lower concentration of MDA values compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: LLLT was effective in increasing the random skin-flap viability in rats, & the 670 nm laser was efficient in reducing the MDA concentration. PMID: 19877823 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Qin YG (2009) [Clinical observation on the treatment for intractable systremma by warming needling combined w cupping] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Jul;29(7):533-5. Dept of AP & Moxibustion, Dongjing Community Health Service Center, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201619, PRC. qyg1969 OBJECTIVE: To explore the relatively efficacious AP treatment for intractable systremma. METHODS: One hundred & fifty cases were randomly divided into an observation group (n=100) & a control group (n=50). Both groups were received the warming needling treatment combined w cupping. The needle was inserted on to sciatic nerve at GB30 in the observation group, but in the control group, the needle was not needled on sciatic nerve. The effectiveness of the warming needling treatment combined w cupping was compared between the two groups. RESULTS: The effective rate of 98.0% in the observation group was better than that of 86.0% in the control group w a significant difference (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The warming needling treatment combined w cupping at GB30 is a better method for intractable systremma, in which the treatment of needle inserted on to sciatic nerve is more effective. Publication Types: * English Abstract PMID: 19835119 [PubMed - in process] Si JL, Xu L, Li GC, Xiao JB (2009) [Adjuvant effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in propofol-fentanyl anesthesia in partial mastectomy.] [Article in Chinese]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. Oct;29(10):2064-6. Guangzhou University of TCM, Guangzhou 510405, PRC. gztcmsjl777 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the adjuvant effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) in propofol-fentanyl anesthesia in partial mastcctomy. METHODS: Ninety patients undergoing partial mastcctomy were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=30), namely group A w propofol- fentanyl anesthesia (PFVA), group B w PFVA & TEAS at LI04-PC08 & PC06-SJ05 acupoints, & group C w PFVA & TEAS at Hegu-Laogong, Neiguan-Waiguan, & bilateral Jianjing acupoints. The bispectral index (BIS), heart rate (HR), saturation of pulse oxygen (SpO(2)), blood pressure (BP), the reaction of patients to the incision & awakening quality were observed at different time points. Blood samples were obtained from the dorsal artery of the foot to determine the levels of adrenaline & beta-endorphin using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before TEAS (entry into the / in group A) & at 30 min after TEAS (30 min after entry into the / in group A), 5 min after incision, end of the surgery & awakening. RESULTS: Thirty minutes after TEAS (or 30 min after entry into the / in group A), BIS, BP & HR were all decreased significantly in groups B & C (P<0.05) but remained stable in group A (P>0.05). The plasma propofol concentration of groups B & C were significantly lower than that in group A, & group B had the highest plasma propofol concentration (P<0.05). The total dose of propofol in groups B & C were decreased by 19% & 27% in comparison w that in group A, respectively. Compared w the basal value, the content of beta-endorphin in groups B & C increased obviously 30 min after TEAS, being the highest in group C (P<0.05); the adrenaline level in groups B & C remained stable after TEAS (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: TEAS provides an adjuvant effect in propofol-fentanyl anesthesia & obviously enhances the analgesia effect. PMID: 19861267 [PubMed - in process] Simma I, Gleditsch JM, Simma L, Piehslinger E (2009) Immediate effects of microsyst em AP in patients w oromyofacial pain & craniomandibular disorders (CMD): a double-blind, placebo- controlled trial. Br Dent J. Oct 30. CAM in dentistry. Background Patients presenting w oromyofacial disorders & pain in the head & neck area are often resistant to conventional therapy. AP has been shown to be effective in pain reduction. Methods Twenty-three patients w craniomandibular disorders, headache and, in particular, local pain in the orofacial, cervical & temporomandibular joint areas were randomised into AP / placebo laser therapy groups. Pain was assessed by a visual analogue scale (VAS) & by palpation of 14 muscles & groups of muscles immediately before & after treatment, the assessor being blinded to the patients' allocation. Applicable AP points were searched & pricked using the 'very-point' technique.Findings Pain reduction measured by VAS was significantly more pronounced after AP than after placebo treatment (p=0.031). Sum of pain scores across 14 muscles was considerably more reduced after AP as compared to sham laser treatment. Interpretation AP may bring about immediate pain relief in patients w oromyofacial disorders, increasing the chance to initiate other therapeutic measures. PMID: 19876045 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Su XZ, Zhao YG (2009) [Clinical observation on scalp point injection to improve the cerebral microcirculation for children o f early cerebral palsy] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):795-8. AP Dept, Weifang TCM Hospital of Shandong Province, Weifang 261041, PRC. susu336800 OBJECTIVE: To explore an effective therapy for children of early cerebral palsy. METHODS: One hundred & twenty cases were randomly divided into an acupoint injection group & a medication group, 60 cases in each group. The acupoint injection group was treated w scalp point injection of 0.5-1 mL brain protein hydrolysate into each point, Baihui (GV 20), Fengchi (GB 20) & motor area etc. were selected; the medication group was treated w 10 mL brain protein hydrolysate by intravenous drip. The therapeutic effects in the two groups were observed, & the changes of cerebral blood flow were compared before & after treatment. RESULTS: The total effective rate of 91.4% in the acupoint injection group was superior to that of 73.7% in the medication group (P<0.05), the acupoint injection group could significantly improve the systolic peak velocity (Vs), end diastolic velocity (Ved) & mean velocity (Vm) of middle cerebral artery (MCA) & anterior cerebral artery (ACA), & decrease the vascular resistance index (RI) (all P<0.05), & the improvement degree was superior to the medication group (all P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Scalp point injection therapy can significantly improve the cerebral microcirculation of patients, & has a good therapeutic effect for early cerebral palsy. PMID: 19873914 [PubMed - in process] Wang JJ, Song YJ, Wu ZC, Chu XO, Wang QM, Wei LN, Wang XJ, Meng H (2009) [Randomized controlled study on influence of AP for life quality of patients w chronic fatigue syndrome] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):780-4. Hospital of AP & Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PRC. wjj751 OBJECTIVE: To observe effects of AP on quality of life of patients w chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: Randomized, controlled & single-blinded study method was used, 70 cases were divided into an observation group & a control group, 35 cases in each group. The observation group was treated w AP at GV20, CV17, CV12, CV06, CV04, LI04, ST36, etc.; the control group was treated w AP at non-meridian points (2 cm to the acupoints), thrice a week. The treatment was given for 14 times. The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) scale was used to evaluate the patients' quality of life before & after treatment. RESULTS: The physiological field, individuals own perception of his health condition & total score were significantly improved after treatment in the observation group (all P<0.05); there were no obvious changes in the psychology, social relationships, environment & subjective feelings about the quality of life (all P>0.05). The score of the environmental field in the control group was significantly decreased compared to that before treatment (P<0.05), & there were no significant changes in the other scores. There were no adverse effects in patients. CONCLUSION: AP can improve the quality of life of CFS patients, especially in physiological field & the individual perception to his well being. AP has high safety, & the acupoints has high specific degree than non-meridian points. PMID: 19873911 [PubMed - in process] Xie YC, Li YH (2009) [Observation on therapeutic effect of AP at CV12 & Siguan points combined w reinforcing-reducing manipulation of respiration for treatment of depression] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Jul;29(7):521-4. Dept of TCM, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300052, PRC. xieyicong2006 OBJECTIVE: To search for an effective therapy for depression. METHODS: One hundred & twenty cases were randomly divided into two groups. The AP group (60 cases) was treated w AP at CV12 & Siguan points [LV03 & LI04)] selected as main acupoints, combined w GV20, Sishencong (EX-HN 1), etc. , meanwhile, the reinforcing-reducing manipulation of respiration was adopted. The western medicine group (60 cases) was treated w oral administration of Fluoxetine Hydrochloride at the dosage of 20 mg every day. These treatments lasted for 8 weeks in both groups. The depression severities were assessed w Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) before treatment & at the 8th week of the treatment & adverse reactions were appraised respectively w Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale (TESS). RESULTS: The total effective rate was 95.0% in the AP group & 91.7% in the western medicine group w no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). After treatment, the HAMD score had very significant changes in the two groups as compared w those before treatment (both P < 0.01), but there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). After treatment, there was a significant difference between two groups in TESS score (P < 0.01). There was almost no adverse reaction in the AP group, while the main clinical manifestations in the western medicine group were nausea, anorexia, diarrhea, etc. CONCLUSION: AP at CV12 & Siguan points combined w reinforcing-reducing manipulation of respiration can significantly improve symptoms of depression patients w a similar therapeutic effect to oral administration of Fluoxetine Hydrochloride & it is a safe method for depression without adverse reactions. Publication Types: * English Abstract PMID: 19835116 [PubMed - in process] Xiong DZ, Yi Y, Zhu XG, Hu W (2009) [Controlled study on therapeutic effects of EAP & modified electric convulsive therapy on catatonic schizophrenia] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):804-6. Third People's Hospital of Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, Yichun 336000, PRC. 563349081 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical therapeutic effect of EAP for treatment of catatonic schizophrenia. METHODS: Eighty cases were randomly divided into an observation group & a control group, 40 cases in each group. The observation group was treated w EAP, Baihui (GV 20) & Taiyang (EXHN 5) were selected, once daily; the control group was treated w modified electric convulsive therapy (MECT), the treatment was given once every 2 days / 3 days, 14 to 21 days constituted one course in the two groups. RESULTS: The markedly effective rate & total effective rate were 72.5% & 92.5% in the observation group, 77.5% & 97.5% in the control group, respectively, there was no significant difference between the two groups (both P>0.05). CONCLUSION: The therapeutic effect of EAP is similar to that of MECT. PMID: 19873916 [PubMed - in process] Yeh ML, Chang CY, Chu NF, Chen HH (2009) A six-week acupoint stimulation intervention for quitting smoking. Am J Chin Med.;37(5):829-36. Graduate Institute & Dept of Nursing, National Taipei College of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan. This study creates a six- week acupoint stimulation program for quitting smoking by conducting an experimental research design & then evaluating its effects. A total of 59 smokers, 28 +/- 7.6 years of mean age, volunteered to participate & were randomly assigned to the experimental / sham group. The current investigation administered anti-smoking acupoints to the experimental group for six weeks, whereas the sham group used sham acupoints for six weeks. Before & after the six-week intervention, the participants completed questionnaires & offered blood samples. This research collected data of demographic factors, serum cotinine, carbon monoxide exhalation, daily tobacco consumption, & quit smoking rate of participants before & after the six-week intervention. After the intervention, it showed no significant differences in the serum level of cotinine & carbon monoxide exhalation between the two groups. The quit rate in the experimental group was 13.3% & 13.7% in the sham group. However, daily tobacco consumption was 10 cigarettes in the experimental group & 11.21 cigarettes in the sham group. This experimental study used the sham group as the control, resulting in no statistically significant findings. Future studies need more evidence-based research on the exact effect / placebo effect of acupoint stimulation & the appropriate design for sham acupoint, to examine quitting effect using acupoint stimulation in adult smokers. PMID: 19885943 [PubMed - in process] Zhang SJ, Li SR, Li JS, Liu J, Song RX (2009) [Clinical observation on AP for treatment of paralytic strabismus] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Oct;29(10):799-803. Dept of Integrated Chinese & Western Medicine, General Hospital of Daqing Oil Field, Daqing 163000, PRC. Shujiezhang428 OBJECTIVE: To compare therapeutic effects of AP at local points of eye & western medicine on paralytic strabismus. METHODS: One hundred cases were randomly divided into an AP group & a medication group. The AP group (58 cases) was treated w AP at local points of eye, BL01, GB01, Shangming (Extra) etc. were selected; & the medication group (42 cases) was treated w oral administration of Methycobal & Vitamin B1. After treatment of 5 courses, the therapeutic effects in the two groups were observed. RESULTS: The total effective rate of 94.8% in the AP group was superior to that of 85.7% in the medication group (P<0.01); the therapeutic effects of the AP group for treatment of oculomotor nerve & abducent nerve were significantly better than that of the medication group (P<0.05); the AP group was better than the medication group in synoptophore examination results & improvement of rima oculi & pupil (P<0.01, P<0.05), the AP group was superior to the medication group in improvement of the function of paralysis eye muscle, including medial rectus & lateral rectus except superior oblique (P<0.01, P<0.05). CONCLUSION: AP on local points of eye is an effective therapy for paralytic strabismus. PMID: 19873915 [PubMed - in process] Zhang XZ, Wang RM, Qian J (2009) [Observation on therapeutic effects of different treatments for sudden deafness] [Article in Chinese]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Jul;29(7):525-8. AP Dept, Beijing Tiantan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, PRC. zhang-xiaozhe OBJECTIVE: To search for the best AP treatment for sudden sensorineural deafness. METHODS: One hundred & eighty-seven patients were randomly divided into an AP group (group A), an EAP group (group B), an AP pius acupoint injection group (group C), an EAP plus acupoint injection group (group D). SJ21, SI19, GB02, SJ17, GB20 on the affected side, & GV23, GV20, Sishencong (EX-HN 1), LI04, SJ05, etc. were selected. The treatment was given once each day. Hearing was tested after treatment for 40 sessions & the therapeutic effects were compared. RESULTS: The total effective rate was 47.6% in the group A, 79.2% in the group B, 76.0% in the group C & 94.0% in the group D, the group D being the best & the group A being the worst, & w significant differences between the group D & the other groups (all P < 0.05). In the group D, the therapeutic effect for patients who received the treatment within 2 weeks after attack were superior to those who received the treatment over 2 weeks after attack (P < 0.05); the AP therapeutic effect for the mild & moderate patients was superior to that of severe patients (P < 0.05); the AP therapeutic effect for the patients less than 50 years old was superior to those >50 years old (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: EAP plus acupoint injection is the heat therapy for sudden sensorineural deafness, & the timely intervention of AP, the severity degree of the illness & the patient's age are all related to the prognosis of this disease. PMID: 19835117 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Zhao L, Shen X, Cheng K, Deng H, Ding G, Tan M, Lao L (2009) Validating a Non-Acupoint Sham Control for Laser Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis. Photomed Laser Surg. Oct 27. Shanghai University of TCM , Shanghai, PRC. Abstract Objective: The goals of the present study were to evaluate the effect & safety of combined 10.6 mum & 650 nm laser AP-moxibustion on patients w knee osteoarthritis (OA) & to validate a nonacupoint sham control for assessing the effect of point specificity on the treatment. Materials & Methods: A randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial was conducted in an outpatient clinical setting on patients w knee OA (n=40). Laser irradiation was performed on acupoint ST35 & a sham point three times a week for 4 wk. Outcome measurements were performed at baseline & at wk 2 & 4 using Western Ontario & McMaster Universities' Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Results: At the 2-wk assessment, i.e., after 6 treatments, improvement in the WOMAC pain score of the acupoint group was significantly greater than that of the control group (49.21% vs. 11.99%, respectively; p=0.021). However, there were no significant differences between the two groups in the WOMAC physical function score (p=0.129) / joint stiffness score (p=0.705). No side effects were found during the trial. Conclusions: Combined 10.6-mum-650-nm laser AP-moxibustion on acupoint ST35 is safe to use & was effective after 2-wk treatment, but not at the 4-wk assessment, in relieving knee OA pain compared to a nonacupoint sham control. A larger clinical trial to verify our findings is warranted. PMID: 19860569 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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