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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]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

phil:

 

thanks for compiling and posting these studies.

 

am i the only one who's disturbed by the animal research? i found drilling

holes in the bones of rats disturbing. giving the rats 3rd degree burns is

chilling. the practice is torture. i do not believe that medical research

and and the advancement of science justifies the brutal act.

 

how can we expect humans to stop torturing humans when we routinely torture

those who are completely venerable without so much as blinking an eye?

 

kath

 

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 3:10 PM, < wrote:

 

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> Hi All,

>

> See these.

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>

> 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<fusantai%40126.com>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<marcignasi%40.co.uk>

> 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<gry_doctor%40eyou.com>

> 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 <leilongming%40126.com> 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

<lizhi19720523%40sina.com>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 <shdlhs%40126.com> 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 <lumei0712%40163.com> 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 <qyg1969%40126.com>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 <gztcmsjl777%40.126.com> 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

<susu336800%40126.com>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 <wjj751%40sina.com> 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 <xieyicong2006%40126.com> 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 <563349081%40qq.com>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 <Shujiezhang428%40hotmail.com> 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 <zhang-xiaozhe%40hotmail.com>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]

>

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