China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion(CAAM)is the largest acupuncture-moxibustion in-dividual member science and technology group in the world,and has become an important academic organization leading the d...China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion(CAAM)is the largest acupuncture-moxibustion in-dividual member science and technology group in the world,and has become an important academic organization leading the development of international acupuncture-moxibustion discipline over the past 40 years.This paper systematically reviews the work of CAAM in international communication,policy making,basic research,scientific knowledge popularization and integrated development of industry,ed-ucation and research.(1)Enhancing the world recognition of acupuncture and moxibustion by means of innovation.(2)Building a highland for the domestic development of acupuncture and moxibustion with comprehensive strategies.(3)Consolidating the foundation for the development of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline.(4)Driving scientific knowledge popularization in a variety of forms and con-tents.(5)Coordinating resources to promote integrated development of industry,education and research.Guided by inheriting the essence and maintaining the right while innovating,CAAM has played an impor-tant role in promoting the modernization and internationalization of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline,and contributed to the construction of Healthy China initiative with our wisdom.Focusing on domestic and international perspectives,CAAM strives to promote the development of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline and industry,and contribute greatly to health for all with acupuncture and moxibustion.CAAM will continue to deepen international cooperation,strengthen talent cultivation,promote the commer-cialization of scientific and research findings,advance the standardization of acupuncture-moxibustion equipment and techniques and build a unified standard system of acupuncture and moxibustion world-wide.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of combining Duhuo Jisheng decoction with warm acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of patients with lumbar disc herniation.Methods:Using a random number table method,a total of...Objective:To explore the effect of combining Duhuo Jisheng decoction with warm acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of patients with lumbar disc herniation.Methods:Using a random number table method,a total of 100 patients with lumbar disc herniation treated at Xianning Matang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2021 to December 2023 were divided into a control group of 50 patients treated with Duhuo Jisheng decoction and a study group of 50 patients treated with Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with warm acupuncture and moxibustion.The TCM syndrome scores,lumbar function,lumbar pain,and lumbar activity were compared between the two groups.Results:After intervention,the TCM syndrome scores,ODI,and VAS scores of both groups showed a decreasing trend compared to before intervention,and the decreasing trend was more significant in the study group(P<0.05).After intervention,the JOA and lumbar activity indicators of both groups showed an increasing trend compared to before intervention,and the increasing trend was more significant in the study group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with warm acupuncture and moxibustion is an effective and safe treatment method for lumbar disc herniation,which can improve lumbar function and activity.展开更多
Objective To explore the optimization and principles of acupoint selection and coordination in the treatment of adult abdominal obesity using acupuncture and moxibustion over the past decade using data mining.Methods ...Objective To explore the optimization and principles of acupoint selection and coordination in the treatment of adult abdominal obesity using acupuncture and moxibustion over the past decade using data mining.Methods Clinical studies of abdominal obesity treated with acupuncture and moxibustion,collected in the past 10 years,were searched from China Biology Medicine disc(CBMdisc),China National knowledge infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP),Pubmed,Embase,Google Scholar,Web of Science,(The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature)CINAHL,Psyclnfo and Scopus,dated from March 1,2013 to March 31,2023.Using IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 and other software,the frequency analysis,association-rules analysis and cluster analysis were conducted on interventions,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)patterns,use frequency of acupoint,meridian attribution of acupoint,acupoint location,etc.Results A total of 55 articles were included,with 102 prescriptions and 71 acupoints involved.The top 3 interventions were acupoint embedding method,simple electroacupuncture and simple filiform needling.Seventeen patterns/syndromes of TCM differentiation were collected,dominated by spleen deficiency and damp blockage,spleen and kidney yang deficiency and heat accumulation in stomach and intestines.The acupoints in clinical practice were mostly at the foot-yangming stomach meridian,the conception vessel and the foot-taiyin spleen meridian,and located at the abdominal region.The top 5 acupoints of high frequency were Tianshu(ST25),Zhongwan(CV12),Daheng(SP15),Zusanli(ST36),Huaroumen(ST24)and Daimai(GB26).The specific points of the high frequency were the crossing points and front-mu points,of which,ST25 and CV12 were the most prominent.After association-rules analysis on the high-frequency acupoints,20 groups of associated acupoints were obtained,in which,the core acupoints included ST25,CV12,SP15 and ST36.Conclusion In recent 10 years,abdominal obesity is treated by the acupoints of foot-yangming stomach meridian,the conception vessel and the foot-taiyin spleen meridian.Compared with the regimen for simple obesity,the acupoints at the abdominal region are specially selected in treatment of abdominal obesity,such as ST25,CV12,SP15 and ST36.Supplementary acupoints are selected based on syndrome differentiation to simultaneously address both the disease manifestations and root causes.展开更多
Determining clinical questions is fundamental to the development of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs),which bridges the initial phases and the final recommendations.It is essential for evidence retrieval and the form...Determining clinical questions is fundamental to the development of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs),which bridges the initial phases and the final recommendations.It is essential for evidence retrieval and the formulation of recommendations.The scientific rigor and precision in determination of clinical questions directly influence the future implementation and applicability of guidelines.In 2020,the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies initiated the project of clinical practice guideline on acupuncture and moxibustion for adult major depressive disorder(mild-moderate degree)to address clinical and medical decision-making issues in acupuncture treatment for adult mild to moderate major depressive disorder.This CPG provides systematic recommendations based on clinical evidence,patient values,and other factors,aiding decision-makers,clinicians,and patients in selecting appropriate interventions.This paper discusses and analyzes the determination process of clinical questions,and the related issues during the development of this guideline,aiming to provide a reference for determining clinical questions and developing CPGs in the field of acupuncture and exploring more scientific tools and methods for determining clinical questions in future CPGs.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of functional amenorrhea by establishing artificial cycle.Method One hundred and twelve eligible patients with functional amenorrh...Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of functional amenorrhea by establishing artificial cycle.Method One hundred and twelve eligible patients with functional amenorrhea were divided into an acupuncture-moxibustion group（64 cases） and a western medication group（48 cases） by adopting random method.According to the pattern differentiation of amenorrhea of traditional Chinese medicine,the patients in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were classified into two types：amenorrhea due to blood depletion and amenorrhea due to stagnation of blood.For patients with amenorrhea due to blood depletion,Guanyuan（关元 CV4）,Zhongji（中极CV 3）,GuiTlai（归来ST 29）,Geshu（膈俞 BL 17）,Ganshu（肝俞BL 18）,Pishu（脾俞 BL 20） and Shenshu（肾俞 BL 23） were selected.At first,BL 17,BL 18,BL 20 and BL 23 were needled;after deqi,reinforcing method was applied,and the needles were not retained.Then,warmingneedle moxibustion was applied at CV 4,CV 3 and ST 29,and the needles were retained for 30 min.For patients with amenorrhea due to stagnation of blood,CV 3,Qihai（气海CV 6）,Xuehai（血海 SP 10）,Sanyinjiao（三阴交 SP 6）and Xingjian（行间 LR 2） were selected,reducing method was applied,and the needles were retained for 30 min.The treatment was performed once a day,and treatment for 15 consecutive days were the 1st cycle.The 2nd and3 rd cycles started from the 5th day of menstruation（for the patients still not menstruating,the 2nd and 3rd cycles started from the 29 th and 57 th days since the 1st day of treatment）,and the treatment lasted for 15 days.Three cycles were needed.In the western medicine group,estrogen-progestogen was taken orally for 21 days（one cycle） to establish a artificial cycle.The levels of FSH and LH were tested and compared on the 3rd day of menstruation before treatment and after the 3rd cycle of treatment,and the adverse effects were analyzed statistically.Follow-up visit was conducted for the patients after treatment for three cycles,and the recurrence rate was calculated.Result The levels of FSH and LH of patients with functional amenorrhea were enhanced significantly through establishing artificial cycle by acupuncture and moxibustion.There was no significant difference between the acupuncture-moxibustion group and the western medication group in effective rate（P〉0.05）;but the adverse effect rate（1.49%） and recurrence rate（25.0%） of the acupuncture-moxibustion group were lower than that of the western medication group（with the adverse effect rate of 4.14%,and recurrence rate of 69.8%）（both P〈0.05）.Conclusion The levels of FSH and LH of patients with functional amenorrhea can be enhanced significantly through establishing artificial cycle by acupuncture and moxibustion.The efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of functional amenorrhea by establishing artificial cycle is equivalent to that of oral administration of estrogen-progestogen in treatment of functional amenorrhea by establishing artificial cycle,but the adverse effect rate and recurrence rate of acupuncture and moxibustion group are lower.展开更多
Several problems about acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of soft tissue injury are probed in the present paper. The author holds that for treatment of soft tissue injury with acupuncture and moxibustion, first...Several problems about acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of soft tissue injury are probed in the present paper. The author holds that for treatment of soft tissue injury with acupuncture and moxibustion, firstly, must clarify the lesion location, so as to understand pathogenic characteristics and select the best acupuncture forcing point; secondly, must distinguish different stages of the disease, so as to select the best proper acupuncture stimulation method according to different pathological mechanisms in acute and chronic stages. Finally, the author analyzes different stimulation characteristics and indications according to own experience on clinical commonly-used several acupuncture and moxibustion stimulation methods such as filiform needle, acupoint injection, micro-needle therapy including ear acupuncture, abdomen acupuncture, eye acupuncture and so on, and blood-letting puncturing and cupping, fire needle and small needle-knife, and puts forward own treatment points of view.展开更多
It aims to draw the conclusion that the ideas of treatment in Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing （《针灸甲乙经》, A-B Classic on Acupuncture and Moxibustion ） can be summarized as ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ through the ...It aims to draw the conclusion that the ideas of treatment in Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing （《针灸甲乙经》, A-B Classic on Acupuncture and Moxibustion ） can be summarized as ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ through the research of words in the Classic, such as ＂being normal＂, ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂. The lost of regulation of a normal person shows disharmony. Regulation can make the person-being-sick become harmony and back to ＂being normal＂. ＂Regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ right imply the quintessence of traditional Chinese medicine.展开更多
AIM:To observe the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on the expression of IL-1beta and IL-6 mRNA in ulcerative colitis rats.METHODS:The SD rat ulcerative colitis model was created by immunological method associate...AIM:To observe the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on the expression of IL-1beta and IL-6 mRNA in ulcerative colitis rats.METHODS:The SD rat ulcerative colitis model was created by immunological method associated with local stimulation. Colonic mucosa was prepared from human fresh surgical colonic specimens, homogenized by adding appropriate amount of normal saline and centrifuged at 3000r/min. The supernatant was collected for measurement of protein conentration and then mixed with Freund adjuvant. This antigen fluid was first injected into the plantae of the model group rats, and then into their plantae, dorsa, inguina and abdominal cavities (noFreund adjuvant for the last injection) again on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st day. When a certain titer of serum anti colonic antibody was reached, 2% formalin and antigen fluid (no Freund adjuvant) were administered separately by enema. The ulcerative colitis rat model was thus set up. The animals were randomly divided into four groups: model control group (MC, n = 8), electro acupuncture group (EA, n = 8), herbs partition moxibustion group (HPM 8), normal control group (NC,n = 8). HPM: Moxa cones made of refined mugwort floss were placed on the medicinal pad (medicinal pad dispensing: Radix Aconiti praeparata, cortex Cinnamomi, etc) for Qihai (RN 6) and Tianshu (ST 25, bilateral) and ignited. Two moxa cones were used for each acupoint once a day and 14 times in all. EA: Tianshu (bilateral) and Qihai were stimulated by the intermittent pulse with 2Hz frequency, 4mA intensity for 20 minutes once a day and 14 times in all. After treatment, rats of all four groups were killed simultaneously. The spleen was separated and the distal colon was dissected. Total tissue RNA was isolated by the guanidinium thiocyanate phenol chloroform extraction method. RT-PCR technique was used to study the expression of IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNA.RESULTS:IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNAs were not detected in the spleen and colonic mucosa of the NC rats, whereas they were significantly expressed in that of the MC rats.IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNAs were markedly lower in the EA and HPM rats than that in MC rats. There was no significant difference between the levels of IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNAs in the EA and HPM rats. The expressions of IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNAs were nearly the same in the spleen and colon of all groups.CONCLUSION:Acupuncture and moxibustion greatly inhibited the expression of IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNA in the experimental ulcerative colitis rats.展开更多
To examine the possible correlation of aberrant Wnt signaling and pathological changes in Alzheimer’s disease, we established a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease and measured axin and β-catenin expression in the hip...To examine the possible correlation of aberrant Wnt signaling and pathological changes in Alzheimer’s disease, we established a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease and measured axin and β-catenin expression in the hippocampus. Rats were pretreated with moxibustion or electroacu-puncture, or both, at Baihui（GV20） and Shenshu（BL23）. Axin expression was lower, β-catenin expression was greater, and neuronal cytoplasmic edema was visibly prevented in the rats that had received the pretreatments. Our results suggest that the mechanism underlying the neuro-protective effect of acupuncture and moxibustion in Alzheimer’s disease is associated with axin and β-catenin expression in the Wnt signal transduction pathway.展开更多
To discuss the dominant diseases of acupuncture and moxibustion and their trend in development.At present,the concepts of acupuncture and moxibustion disease spectrum include efficacy-based graded disease spectrum of ...To discuss the dominant diseases of acupuncture and moxibustion and their trend in development.At present,the concepts of acupuncture and moxibustion disease spectrum include efficacy-based graded disease spectrum of acupuncture and moxibustion and evidence-based graded disease spectrum of acupuncture and moxibustion.Hence,the ranges of dominant diseases are various in terms of the different concepts.Regarding the efficacy-based graded disease spectrum,81 dominant diseases are included.In accordance with the principle of disease spectrum of evidence-based acupuncture and moxibustion,the articles of systematic reviews and meta-analysis of acupuncture and moxibustion published in Chinese medical journals were retrieved,and thus 68 dominant diseases of acupuncture and moxibustion were collected.In view of the retrieval result and the effect characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion,the authors believe that the following 4 aspects should be involved in the development of the dominant diseases of acupuncture and moxibustion,named(1)painful diseases,(2)neurological disorders,(3)mental,cognitive and affective diseases and(4)immune-endocrine disorders.展开更多
The effect of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CP/CPPS) is definite,and progress has been made in the studies of its functional mechanism.This paper disc...The effect of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CP/CPPS) is definite,and progress has been made in the studies of its functional mechanism.This paper discusses the related studies on the mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of CP/CPPS from five aspects:regulating immunity,anti-oxidative stress,regulating neural functions,improving urodynamics,and regulating blood circulation.It is found that acupuncture and moxibustion can decrease the level of pro-inflammatory factors,increase the level of anti-inflammatory factors,and regulate the level of inflammatory regulatory factors,thus to regulate immunity.Acupuncture and moxibustion can improve the body’s ability of anti-oxidative stress,regulate the balance state of oxidation and anti-oxidation,thus to relieve tissue damage,and regulate neural functions by modulating neurotransmitters and autonomic nerves.Acupuncture and moxibustion can improve urodynamics and relieve abnormal urination symptoms by regulating the contraction of pelvic floor muscles,can also promote blood circulation to treat the pelvic congestion.It is expected that this paper can provide reference for the clinical application and research of acupuncture and moxibustion for CP/CPPS.展开更多
Dysmenorrhea refers to periodic abdominal pain,or radiating to lumbosacral region.For the severe case,it is intolerable,combined with nausea and vomiting sometimes.This disease is commonly seen in unmarried young wome...Dysmenorrhea refers to periodic abdominal pain,or radiating to lumbosacral region.For the severe case,it is intolerable,combined with nausea and vomiting sometimes.This disease is commonly seen in unmarried young women.Epidemiological studies have shown that dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological disease,especially in young women[1].Acupuncture and moxibustion have a long history in the treatm ent of primary dysmenorrhea(hereinafter referred to as PD),and compared with medication,the advantages are presented in the treatment.Entrusted by the Standardization Working Committee of China Association for Acupuncture and Moxibustion(CAAM),Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,Dongzhimen Hospital,Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine has undertaken the drafting of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Primary Dysmenorrhea(hereinafter referred to as the Guideline).The Guideline was issued in 2014 by CAAM.It summarizes the research achievements in acupuncture-moxibustion treatm ent for dysmenorrhea in recent decades and is intended to standardize the clinical regimen of treatm ent with acupuncture and moxibustion so as to improve the clinical effect.展开更多
Objective:To summarize and analyze the recommendations of acupuncture and moxibustion in the global guidelines/expert consensus of chemotherapy-and/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting,providing a basis for ...Objective:To summarize and analyze the recommendations of acupuncture and moxibustion in the global guidelines/expert consensus of chemotherapy-and/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting,providing a basis for the development of clinical practice guidelines on acupuncture and moxibustion for chemotherapy-and/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting.Methods:We systematically searched 7 comprehensive databases,7 guideline libraries and 4 websites of societies/associations.The retrieval period was from the inception to April 1,2023.Two researchers independently screened the literature,extracted data,and used the Scientific,Transparent,and Applicable Rankings(STAR)tool to evaluate the quality of guidelines/expert consensus that contained acupuncture and moxibustion recommendations,and analyzed acupuncture and moxibustion recommendations in guidelines/expert consensus and their evidence base.Results:A total of 56 guidelines/expert consensus related to the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-and/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting were included,and 22 guidelines/expert consensus contained acupuncture and moxibustion recommendations,with a total of 34 recommendations on acupuncture and moxibustion(27 supports,4 neutrals,3 objections).The STAR evaluation(excluding 1 patient version of guideline)showed that none of the guidelines/expert consensus was with high quality,95.24%(20/21)with medium quality,and 4.76%(1/21)with low quality.Although there were many recommendations of acupuncture and moxibustion in the existing guidelines/expert consensus,there was great heterogeneity among the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment regimens.Moreover,most of the guidelines/expert consensus did not describe the details of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment regimens,such as acupuncture and moxibustion manipulation,acupoint selection,course and timing of treatment,which is difficult to guide the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion.Conclusion:Developing clinical practice guidelines of acupuncture and moxibustion for chemotherapyand/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting according to the items of the STAR tool was urgent,so as to clarify the details of acupuncture and moxibustion regimens and provide standardized treatment regimens to guide the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion.展开更多
World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Scalp Acupuncture,was approved by WFAS,issued on October 9,2023,and officially implemented on December 31,2...World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Scalp Acupuncture,was approved by WFAS,issued on October 9,2023,and officially implemented on December 31,2023.This technical benchmark specifies terms and definitions,scope of application,operation steps and requirements,security requirements,etc.In the development process,the actual clinical conditions of acupuncture and moxibustion in various countries have been fully considered.This technical benchmark is applicable to global acupuncture medical institutions,conducive to the standardized use of scalp acupuncture in clinical practice,and can promote the international dissemination of scalp acupuncture in a certain degree.展开更多
Based on the theory of "regulating body" integrated with "regulating mind",following the principle of "treating the body and mind simultaneously,treating both symptoms and root causes",Pr...Based on the theory of "regulating body" integrated with "regulating mind",following the principle of "treating the body and mind simultaneously,treating both symptoms and root causes",Prof.Shao-jun WANG adopts flexibly the different techniques,including body acupuncture,wrist-ankle acupuncture,umbilical acupuncture,fire needling,moxibustion,and cupping,etc.for the treatment of psychosomatic skin diseases.According to the manifestations of skin diseases in different stages,she adopts different acupuncture and moxibustion techniques for the comprehensive treatment of psychosomatic skin diseases,including senile pruritus,alopecia areata,neurodermatitis,eczema,urticaria,and acne,on the basis of syndrome differentiation and different acupoint selections,and achieves good results.展开更多
In order to explore the effect of acupuncture preconditioning on rats＇ cell apoptosis with cardiac muscle re-perfusion damage and bcl-2mRNA genes, we used differentiating acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning a...In order to explore the effect of acupuncture preconditioning on rats＇ cell apoptosis with cardiac muscle re-perfusion damage and bcl-2mRNA genes, we used differentiating acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning among groups, then compared acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning with ischemic preconditioning. The experimental results show that acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning makes more bcl-2mRNA genes expressed and produces less cell apoptosis, furthermore, groups of acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning for twice a day are more effective than those of ischemic ureconditioning.展开更多
The Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)(WFAS 007.9-2023),officially released by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)on October 9,...The Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)(WFAS 007.9-2023),officially released by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)on October 9,2023,represents the inaugural acupuncture and moxibustion clinical practice guideline dedicated to GERD globally.This guideline outlines its purpose,scope,target audience,and relevant environments,along with detailing the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment methodology for GERD,as well as the guideline development process and recommendations.This article specifically emphasizes the recommendations of the guideline,highlighting the crucial importance of both the dissemination and adherence to this guideline to standardize acupuncture and moxibustion treatments for GERD.Such standardization plays a pivotal role in the advancement and widespread utilization of acupuncture and moxibustion in the management of GERD.展开更多
Objective: Lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) affect the quality of life of elderly individuals. Acupuncture and moxibustion are used in the clinic in China for improving LU...Objective: Lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) affect the quality of life of elderly individuals. Acupuncture and moxibustion are used in the clinic in China for improving LUTS symptoms due to BPH. However,there is no evidence to suggest which is the best option. We compared the efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion to provide evidence for clinical decision-making.Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wan Fang Data, and VIP databases were searched from inception to July 2020 to identify the randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion for LUTS due to BPH. Two researchers filtered studies and extracted the information independently. This study conducted a network meta-analysis using the Bayesian random method. The interventions ranking was evaluated using the surface under the cumulative ranking curve(SUCRA).Results: We finally included 40 studies comprising 10 treating therapies and 3,655 patients with LUTS caused by BPH. In terms of the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urinary flow rate, and quality of life, electroacupuncture(EA) [MD =-3.6,95% credible interval(CrI)(-5.5,-1.8), very low certainty of evidence;MD = 2.2, 95% CrI(1.1, 3.3), low certainty of evidence;MD =-1.3, 95% CrI(-2.2,-0.43), very low certainty of the evidence] may be consistently the optimal treatment compared with other interventions, with SUCRA values of 84%, 81%, and 89%, respectively.Conclusions: Of all treatments, EA may have the best efficacy with fewer adverse events for LUTS due to BPH. The quality of evidence supporting this result is low to very low certainty of the evidence due to the limitations of primary studies;thus, more highquality RCTs are needed for further evidence.展开更多
As a common and frequently-occurring disease in clinic,peripheral facial paralysis is worth paying attention to.In fact,as one of the methods for the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis,acupuncture has been widel...As a common and frequently-occurring disease in clinic,peripheral facial paralysis is worth paying attention to.In fact,as one of the methods for the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis,acupuncture has been widely promoted and applied in clinic,and has been recognized by doctors at home and abroad.However,there are many other factors that affect the curative effect in clinic due to their different operating methods.Therefore,there are still many disputes in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis.The relevant literatures in recent years were searched and consulted in order to understand the current situation and provide routine treatment methods for clinical acupuncturists to treat this disease.And we intended to analyze and introduce from acupuncture manipulation,warm acupuncture,electroacupuncture,giant acupuncture,fire acupuncture,acupuncture combined with massage,acupuncture timing and other treatments,and different classification of acupuncture points and methods.展开更多
The creation of a national unified textbook on acupuncture was a critical effort by China to standardize traditional Chinese medicine.In the early People’s Republic of China,the development of acupuncture textbooks f...The creation of a national unified textbook on acupuncture was a critical effort by China to standardize traditional Chinese medicine.In the early People’s Republic of China,the development of acupuncture textbooks followed a complex trajectory.It began with Zhu Lian’s(朱琏)Xin Zhen Jiu Xue(《新针灸学》New Acupuncture and Moxibustion),extending the Yan’an(延安)tradition,and moved to Zhen Jiu Xue(《针灸学》Acupuncture and Moxibustion,1957),a localized effort from the Jiangsu Provincial Chinese Medicine School.This culminated in the national Zhen Jiu Xue Jiang Yi(《针灸学讲义》Lectures on Acupuncture and Moxibustion).This process reflects a shift from regional teaching to a standardized national model,as well as a pedagogical transformation from a scientific approach to a return to classical sources.The textbook centers on Bian Zheng Lun Zhi(辨证论治treatment based on pattern differentiation),blending systematic,scientific,and practical elements,and represents the era’s fusion of Chinese and Western medicine,helping to shape a modern acupuncture framework.展开更多
文摘China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion(CAAM)is the largest acupuncture-moxibustion in-dividual member science and technology group in the world,and has become an important academic organization leading the development of international acupuncture-moxibustion discipline over the past 40 years.This paper systematically reviews the work of CAAM in international communication,policy making,basic research,scientific knowledge popularization and integrated development of industry,ed-ucation and research.(1)Enhancing the world recognition of acupuncture and moxibustion by means of innovation.(2)Building a highland for the domestic development of acupuncture and moxibustion with comprehensive strategies.(3)Consolidating the foundation for the development of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline.(4)Driving scientific knowledge popularization in a variety of forms and con-tents.(5)Coordinating resources to promote integrated development of industry,education and research.Guided by inheriting the essence and maintaining the right while innovating,CAAM has played an impor-tant role in promoting the modernization and internationalization of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline,and contributed to the construction of Healthy China initiative with our wisdom.Focusing on domestic and international perspectives,CAAM strives to promote the development of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline and industry,and contribute greatly to health for all with acupuncture and moxibustion.CAAM will continue to deepen international cooperation,strengthen talent cultivation,promote the commer-cialization of scientific and research findings,advance the standardization of acupuncture-moxibustion equipment and techniques and build a unified standard system of acupuncture and moxibustion world-wide.
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of combining Duhuo Jisheng decoction with warm acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of patients with lumbar disc herniation.Methods:Using a random number table method,a total of 100 patients with lumbar disc herniation treated at Xianning Matang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2021 to December 2023 were divided into a control group of 50 patients treated with Duhuo Jisheng decoction and a study group of 50 patients treated with Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with warm acupuncture and moxibustion.The TCM syndrome scores,lumbar function,lumbar pain,and lumbar activity were compared between the two groups.Results:After intervention,the TCM syndrome scores,ODI,and VAS scores of both groups showed a decreasing trend compared to before intervention,and the decreasing trend was more significant in the study group(P<0.05).After intervention,the JOA and lumbar activity indicators of both groups showed an increasing trend compared to before intervention,and the increasing trend was more significant in the study group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Duhuo Jisheng decoction combined with warm acupuncture and moxibustion is an effective and safe treatment method for lumbar disc herniation,which can improve lumbar function and activity.
基金Supported by Shanghai College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program Project:202310268066The 16th Batch of Science And Technology Innovation Projects of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine:SHUTCM2023010+1 种基金2024 Shanghai Oriental Talent Program Youth Project2021 High-level Local University Innovation Team Project of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine:No.3 Shanghai Education Commission Personnel [2022]。
文摘Objective To explore the optimization and principles of acupoint selection and coordination in the treatment of adult abdominal obesity using acupuncture and moxibustion over the past decade using data mining.Methods Clinical studies of abdominal obesity treated with acupuncture and moxibustion,collected in the past 10 years,were searched from China Biology Medicine disc(CBMdisc),China National knowledge infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP),Pubmed,Embase,Google Scholar,Web of Science,(The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature)CINAHL,Psyclnfo and Scopus,dated from March 1,2013 to March 31,2023.Using IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 and other software,the frequency analysis,association-rules analysis and cluster analysis were conducted on interventions,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)patterns,use frequency of acupoint,meridian attribution of acupoint,acupoint location,etc.Results A total of 55 articles were included,with 102 prescriptions and 71 acupoints involved.The top 3 interventions were acupoint embedding method,simple electroacupuncture and simple filiform needling.Seventeen patterns/syndromes of TCM differentiation were collected,dominated by spleen deficiency and damp blockage,spleen and kidney yang deficiency and heat accumulation in stomach and intestines.The acupoints in clinical practice were mostly at the foot-yangming stomach meridian,the conception vessel and the foot-taiyin spleen meridian,and located at the abdominal region.The top 5 acupoints of high frequency were Tianshu(ST25),Zhongwan(CV12),Daheng(SP15),Zusanli(ST36),Huaroumen(ST24)and Daimai(GB26).The specific points of the high frequency were the crossing points and front-mu points,of which,ST25 and CV12 were the most prominent.After association-rules analysis on the high-frequency acupoints,20 groups of associated acupoints were obtained,in which,the core acupoints included ST25,CV12,SP15 and ST36.Conclusion In recent 10 years,abdominal obesity is treated by the acupoints of foot-yangming stomach meridian,the conception vessel and the foot-taiyin spleen meridian.Compared with the regimen for simple obesity,the acupoints at the abdominal region are specially selected in treatment of abdominal obesity,such as ST25,CV12,SP15 and ST36.Supplementary acupoints are selected based on syndrome differentiation to simultaneously address both the disease manifestations and root causes.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program:2017YFC1703606Shenzhen Science and Technology Program:JCYJ20210324120804012+1 种基金2021 Luohu Soft Science Research Program Project:LX202101022022 Luohu Soft Science Research Program Project:LX202202128。
文摘Determining clinical questions is fundamental to the development of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs),which bridges the initial phases and the final recommendations.It is essential for evidence retrieval and the formulation of recommendations.The scientific rigor and precision in determination of clinical questions directly influence the future implementation and applicability of guidelines.In 2020,the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies initiated the project of clinical practice guideline on acupuncture and moxibustion for adult major depressive disorder(mild-moderate degree)to address clinical and medical decision-making issues in acupuncture treatment for adult mild to moderate major depressive disorder.This CPG provides systematic recommendations based on clinical evidence,patient values,and other factors,aiding decision-makers,clinicians,and patients in selecting appropriate interventions.This paper discusses and analyzes the determination process of clinical questions,and the related issues during the development of this guideline,aiming to provide a reference for determining clinical questions and developing CPGs in the field of acupuncture and exploring more scientific tools and methods for determining clinical questions in future CPGs.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of functional amenorrhea by establishing artificial cycle.Method One hundred and twelve eligible patients with functional amenorrhea were divided into an acupuncture-moxibustion group（64 cases） and a western medication group（48 cases） by adopting random method.According to the pattern differentiation of amenorrhea of traditional Chinese medicine,the patients in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were classified into two types：amenorrhea due to blood depletion and amenorrhea due to stagnation of blood.For patients with amenorrhea due to blood depletion,Guanyuan（关元 CV4）,Zhongji（中极CV 3）,GuiTlai（归来ST 29）,Geshu（膈俞 BL 17）,Ganshu（肝俞BL 18）,Pishu（脾俞 BL 20） and Shenshu（肾俞 BL 23） were selected.At first,BL 17,BL 18,BL 20 and BL 23 were needled;after deqi,reinforcing method was applied,and the needles were not retained.Then,warmingneedle moxibustion was applied at CV 4,CV 3 and ST 29,and the needles were retained for 30 min.For patients with amenorrhea due to stagnation of blood,CV 3,Qihai（气海CV 6）,Xuehai（血海 SP 10）,Sanyinjiao（三阴交 SP 6）and Xingjian（行间 LR 2） were selected,reducing method was applied,and the needles were retained for 30 min.The treatment was performed once a day,and treatment for 15 consecutive days were the 1st cycle.The 2nd and3 rd cycles started from the 5th day of menstruation（for the patients still not menstruating,the 2nd and 3rd cycles started from the 29 th and 57 th days since the 1st day of treatment）,and the treatment lasted for 15 days.Three cycles were needed.In the western medicine group,estrogen-progestogen was taken orally for 21 days（one cycle） to establish a artificial cycle.The levels of FSH and LH were tested and compared on the 3rd day of menstruation before treatment and after the 3rd cycle of treatment,and the adverse effects were analyzed statistically.Follow-up visit was conducted for the patients after treatment for three cycles,and the recurrence rate was calculated.Result The levels of FSH and LH of patients with functional amenorrhea were enhanced significantly through establishing artificial cycle by acupuncture and moxibustion.There was no significant difference between the acupuncture-moxibustion group and the western medication group in effective rate（P〉0.05）;but the adverse effect rate（1.49%） and recurrence rate（25.0%） of the acupuncture-moxibustion group were lower than that of the western medication group（with the adverse effect rate of 4.14%,and recurrence rate of 69.8%）（both P〈0.05）.Conclusion The levels of FSH and LH of patients with functional amenorrhea can be enhanced significantly through establishing artificial cycle by acupuncture and moxibustion.The efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of functional amenorrhea by establishing artificial cycle is equivalent to that of oral administration of estrogen-progestogen in treatment of functional amenorrhea by establishing artificial cycle,but the adverse effect rate and recurrence rate of acupuncture and moxibustion group are lower.
文摘Several problems about acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of soft tissue injury are probed in the present paper. The author holds that for treatment of soft tissue injury with acupuncture and moxibustion, firstly, must clarify the lesion location, so as to understand pathogenic characteristics and select the best acupuncture forcing point; secondly, must distinguish different stages of the disease, so as to select the best proper acupuncture stimulation method according to different pathological mechanisms in acute and chronic stages. Finally, the author analyzes different stimulation characteristics and indications according to own experience on clinical commonly-used several acupuncture and moxibustion stimulation methods such as filiform needle, acupoint injection, micro-needle therapy including ear acupuncture, abdomen acupuncture, eye acupuncture and so on, and blood-letting puncturing and cupping, fire needle and small needle-knife, and puts forward own treatment points of view.
文摘It aims to draw the conclusion that the ideas of treatment in Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing （《针灸甲乙经》, A-B Classic on Acupuncture and Moxibustion ） can be summarized as ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ through the research of words in the Classic, such as ＂being normal＂, ＂regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂. The lost of regulation of a normal person shows disharmony. Regulation can make the person-being-sick become harmony and back to ＂being normal＂. ＂Regulation＂ and ＂harmonization＂ right imply the quintessence of traditional Chinese medicine.
基金Supparted by the Ntiona1 Natura1 Science Foundation of China No.39670899.
文摘AIM:To observe the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on the expression of IL-1beta and IL-6 mRNA in ulcerative colitis rats.METHODS:The SD rat ulcerative colitis model was created by immunological method associated with local stimulation. Colonic mucosa was prepared from human fresh surgical colonic specimens, homogenized by adding appropriate amount of normal saline and centrifuged at 3000r/min. The supernatant was collected for measurement of protein conentration and then mixed with Freund adjuvant. This antigen fluid was first injected into the plantae of the model group rats, and then into their plantae, dorsa, inguina and abdominal cavities (noFreund adjuvant for the last injection) again on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st day. When a certain titer of serum anti colonic antibody was reached, 2% formalin and antigen fluid (no Freund adjuvant) were administered separately by enema. The ulcerative colitis rat model was thus set up. The animals were randomly divided into four groups: model control group (MC, n = 8), electro acupuncture group (EA, n = 8), herbs partition moxibustion group (HPM 8), normal control group (NC,n = 8). HPM: Moxa cones made of refined mugwort floss were placed on the medicinal pad (medicinal pad dispensing: Radix Aconiti praeparata, cortex Cinnamomi, etc) for Qihai (RN 6) and Tianshu (ST 25, bilateral) and ignited. Two moxa cones were used for each acupoint once a day and 14 times in all. EA: Tianshu (bilateral) and Qihai were stimulated by the intermittent pulse with 2Hz frequency, 4mA intensity for 20 minutes once a day and 14 times in all. After treatment, rats of all four groups were killed simultaneously. The spleen was separated and the distal colon was dissected. Total tissue RNA was isolated by the guanidinium thiocyanate phenol chloroform extraction method. RT-PCR technique was used to study the expression of IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNA.RESULTS:IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNAs were not detected in the spleen and colonic mucosa of the NC rats, whereas they were significantly expressed in that of the MC rats.IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNAs were markedly lower in the EA and HPM rats than that in MC rats. There was no significant difference between the levels of IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNAs in the EA and HPM rats. The expressions of IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNAs were nearly the same in the spleen and colon of all groups.CONCLUSION:Acupuncture and moxibustion greatly inhibited the expression of IL-1 beta and IL-6 mRNA in the experimental ulcerative colitis rats.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30772837the Wuhan Municipal"Morning Sun"Science and Technology Plan,No.200850731347
文摘To examine the possible correlation of aberrant Wnt signaling and pathological changes in Alzheimer’s disease, we established a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease and measured axin and β-catenin expression in the hippocampus. Rats were pretreated with moxibustion or electroacu-puncture, or both, at Baihui（GV20） and Shenshu（BL23）. Axin expression was lower, β-catenin expression was greater, and neuronal cytoplasmic edema was visibly prevented in the rats that had received the pretreatments. Our results suggest that the mechanism underlying the neuro-protective effect of acupuncture and moxibustion in Alzheimer’s disease is associated with axin and β-catenin expression in the Wnt signal transduction pathway.
基金Supported by Standardization Administration,National Standard:Moxibustion:No:20170317-T-468。
文摘To discuss the dominant diseases of acupuncture and moxibustion and their trend in development.At present,the concepts of acupuncture and moxibustion disease spectrum include efficacy-based graded disease spectrum of acupuncture and moxibustion and evidence-based graded disease spectrum of acupuncture and moxibustion.Hence,the ranges of dominant diseases are various in terms of the different concepts.Regarding the efficacy-based graded disease spectrum,81 dominant diseases are included.In accordance with the principle of disease spectrum of evidence-based acupuncture and moxibustion,the articles of systematic reviews and meta-analysis of acupuncture and moxibustion published in Chinese medical journals were retrieved,and thus 68 dominant diseases of acupuncture and moxibustion were collected.In view of the retrieval result and the effect characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion,the authors believe that the following 4 aspects should be involved in the development of the dominant diseases of acupuncture and moxibustion,named(1)painful diseases,(2)neurological disorders,(3)mental,cognitive and affective diseases and(4)immune-endocrine disorders.
基金Supported by Program of Shanghai Pudong New Area Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine。
文摘The effect of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CP/CPPS) is definite,and progress has been made in the studies of its functional mechanism.This paper discusses the related studies on the mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of CP/CPPS from five aspects:regulating immunity,anti-oxidative stress,regulating neural functions,improving urodynamics,and regulating blood circulation.It is found that acupuncture and moxibustion can decrease the level of pro-inflammatory factors,increase the level of anti-inflammatory factors,and regulate the level of inflammatory regulatory factors,thus to regulate immunity.Acupuncture and moxibustion can improve the body’s ability of anti-oxidative stress,regulate the balance state of oxidation and anti-oxidation,thus to relieve tissue damage,and regulate neural functions by modulating neurotransmitters and autonomic nerves.Acupuncture and moxibustion can improve urodynamics and relieve abnormal urination symptoms by regulating the contraction of pelvic floor muscles,can also promote blood circulation to treat the pelvic congestion.It is expected that this paper can provide reference for the clinical application and research of acupuncture and moxibustion for CP/CPPS.
基金State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Department of Policy,Regulation and Supervision)“Evidence-based clinical practice guideline of acupuncture and moxibustion:primary dysmenorrhea”:No.ZYYS-2009-0009-4Scientific Specific Project of China Base Business Construction for Clinical Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine,State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine:No.JDZX2015063
文摘Dysmenorrhea refers to periodic abdominal pain,or radiating to lumbosacral region.For the severe case,it is intolerable,combined with nausea and vomiting sometimes.This disease is commonly seen in unmarried young women.Epidemiological studies have shown that dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological disease,especially in young women[1].Acupuncture and moxibustion have a long history in the treatm ent of primary dysmenorrhea(hereinafter referred to as PD),and compared with medication,the advantages are presented in the treatment.Entrusted by the Standardization Working Committee of China Association for Acupuncture and Moxibustion(CAAM),Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,Dongzhimen Hospital,Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine has undertaken the drafting of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Primary Dysmenorrhea(hereinafter referred to as the Guideline).The Guideline was issued in 2014 by CAAM.It summarizes the research achievements in acupuncture-moxibustion treatm ent for dysmenorrhea in recent decades and is intended to standardize the clinical regimen of treatm ent with acupuncture and moxibustion so as to improve the clinical effect.
基金Supported by China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(CACMS)Innovation Fund:CI2021A03503National Key Research and Development Program:2022YFC3500705Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes:ZZ20211810。
文摘Objective:To summarize and analyze the recommendations of acupuncture and moxibustion in the global guidelines/expert consensus of chemotherapy-and/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting,providing a basis for the development of clinical practice guidelines on acupuncture and moxibustion for chemotherapy-and/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting.Methods:We systematically searched 7 comprehensive databases,7 guideline libraries and 4 websites of societies/associations.The retrieval period was from the inception to April 1,2023.Two researchers independently screened the literature,extracted data,and used the Scientific,Transparent,and Applicable Rankings(STAR)tool to evaluate the quality of guidelines/expert consensus that contained acupuncture and moxibustion recommendations,and analyzed acupuncture and moxibustion recommendations in guidelines/expert consensus and their evidence base.Results:A total of 56 guidelines/expert consensus related to the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-and/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting were included,and 22 guidelines/expert consensus contained acupuncture and moxibustion recommendations,with a total of 34 recommendations on acupuncture and moxibustion(27 supports,4 neutrals,3 objections).The STAR evaluation(excluding 1 patient version of guideline)showed that none of the guidelines/expert consensus was with high quality,95.24%(20/21)with medium quality,and 4.76%(1/21)with low quality.Although there were many recommendations of acupuncture and moxibustion in the existing guidelines/expert consensus,there was great heterogeneity among the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment regimens.Moreover,most of the guidelines/expert consensus did not describe the details of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment regimens,such as acupuncture and moxibustion manipulation,acupoint selection,course and timing of treatment,which is difficult to guide the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion.Conclusion:Developing clinical practice guidelines of acupuncture and moxibustion for chemotherapyand/or radiotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting according to the items of the STAR tool was urgent,so as to clarify the details of acupuncture and moxibustion regimens and provide standardized treatment regimens to guide the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program Project:2022YFC3500402.
文摘World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Scalp Acupuncture,was approved by WFAS,issued on October 9,2023,and officially implemented on December 31,2023.This technical benchmark specifies terms and definitions,scope of application,operation steps and requirements,security requirements,etc.In the development process,the actual clinical conditions of acupuncture and moxibustion in various countries have been fully considered.This technical benchmark is applicable to global acupuncture medical institutions,conducive to the standardized use of scalp acupuncture in clinical practice,and can promote the international dissemination of scalp acupuncture in a certain degree.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China:81373724the Joint Innovation Foundation of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences:ZZ11-050。
文摘Based on the theory of "regulating body" integrated with "regulating mind",following the principle of "treating the body and mind simultaneously,treating both symptoms and root causes",Prof.Shao-jun WANG adopts flexibly the different techniques,including body acupuncture,wrist-ankle acupuncture,umbilical acupuncture,fire needling,moxibustion,and cupping,etc.for the treatment of psychosomatic skin diseases.According to the manifestations of skin diseases in different stages,she adopts different acupuncture and moxibustion techniques for the comprehensive treatment of psychosomatic skin diseases,including senile pruritus,alopecia areata,neurodermatitis,eczema,urticaria,and acne,on the basis of syndrome differentiation and different acupoint selections,and achieves good results.
文摘In order to explore the effect of acupuncture preconditioning on rats＇ cell apoptosis with cardiac muscle re-perfusion damage and bcl-2mRNA genes, we used differentiating acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning among groups, then compared acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning with ischemic preconditioning. The experimental results show that acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning makes more bcl-2mRNA genes expressed and produces less cell apoptosis, furthermore, groups of acupuncture and moxibustion preconditioning for twice a day are more effective than those of ischemic ureconditioning.
文摘The Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)(WFAS 007.9-2023),officially released by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)on October 9,2023,represents the inaugural acupuncture and moxibustion clinical practice guideline dedicated to GERD globally.This guideline outlines its purpose,scope,target audience,and relevant environments,along with detailing the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment methodology for GERD,as well as the guideline development process and recommendations.This article specifically emphasizes the recommendations of the guideline,highlighting the crucial importance of both the dissemination and adherence to this guideline to standardize acupuncture and moxibustion treatments for GERD.Such standardization plays a pivotal role in the advancement and widespread utilization of acupuncture and moxibustion in the management of GERD.
基金supported by the Training Program of the Innovation Team of Tianjin Higher Education Institution(No.TD13±5047)through Tianjin Municipal Education Commission。
文摘Objective: Lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) affect the quality of life of elderly individuals. Acupuncture and moxibustion are used in the clinic in China for improving LUTS symptoms due to BPH. However,there is no evidence to suggest which is the best option. We compared the efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion to provide evidence for clinical decision-making.Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wan Fang Data, and VIP databases were searched from inception to July 2020 to identify the randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of acupuncture and moxibustion for LUTS due to BPH. Two researchers filtered studies and extracted the information independently. This study conducted a network meta-analysis using the Bayesian random method. The interventions ranking was evaluated using the surface under the cumulative ranking curve(SUCRA).Results: We finally included 40 studies comprising 10 treating therapies and 3,655 patients with LUTS caused by BPH. In terms of the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urinary flow rate, and quality of life, electroacupuncture(EA) [MD =-3.6,95% credible interval(CrI)(-5.5,-1.8), very low certainty of evidence;MD = 2.2, 95% CrI(1.1, 3.3), low certainty of evidence;MD =-1.3, 95% CrI(-2.2,-0.43), very low certainty of the evidence] may be consistently the optimal treatment compared with other interventions, with SUCRA values of 84%, 81%, and 89%, respectively.Conclusions: Of all treatments, EA may have the best efficacy with fewer adverse events for LUTS due to BPH. The quality of evidence supporting this result is low to very low certainty of the evidence due to the limitations of primary studies;thus, more highquality RCTs are needed for further evidence.
文摘As a common and frequently-occurring disease in clinic,peripheral facial paralysis is worth paying attention to.In fact,as one of the methods for the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis,acupuncture has been widely promoted and applied in clinic,and has been recognized by doctors at home and abroad.However,there are many other factors that affect the curative effect in clinic due to their different operating methods.Therefore,there are still many disputes in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis.The relevant literatures in recent years were searched and consulted in order to understand the current situation and provide routine treatment methods for clinical acupuncturists to treat this disease.And we intended to analyze and introduce from acupuncture manipulation,warm acupuncture,electroacupuncture,giant acupuncture,fire acupuncture,acupuncture combined with massage,acupuncture timing and other treatments,and different classification of acupuncture points and methods.
基金financed by the grant from major bidding project of National Social Science Foundation of China Major Historical Issues Research Project of Chinese Academy of History in 2024(No.24VLS013).
文摘The creation of a national unified textbook on acupuncture was a critical effort by China to standardize traditional Chinese medicine.In the early People’s Republic of China,the development of acupuncture textbooks followed a complex trajectory.It began with Zhu Lian’s(朱琏)Xin Zhen Jiu Xue(《新针灸学》New Acupuncture and Moxibustion),extending the Yan’an(延安)tradition,and moved to Zhen Jiu Xue(《针灸学》Acupuncture and Moxibustion,1957),a localized effort from the Jiangsu Provincial Chinese Medicine School.This culminated in the national Zhen Jiu Xue Jiang Yi(《针灸学讲义》Lectures on Acupuncture and Moxibustion).This process reflects a shift from regional teaching to a standardized national model,as well as a pedagogical transformation from a scientific approach to a return to classical sources.The textbook centers on Bian Zheng Lun Zhi(辨证论治treatment based on pattern differentiation),blending systematic,scientific,and practical elements,and represents the era’s fusion of Chinese and Western medicine,helping to shape a modern acupuncture framework.
