Objective To observe the effects of thumbtackneedle embedding therapy of auricular acupuncture on gastrointestinal function and intestinal microflora in the patients with gastric cancer after operation,and to explore ...Objective To observe the effects of thumbtackneedle embedding therapy of auricular acupuncture on gastrointestinal function and intestinal microflora in the patients with gastric cancer after operation,and to explore its mechanism.Methods A total of 80 patients with gastric cancer after radical operation were randomly divided into an observation group(40 cases,3 cases discontinued)and a control group(40 cases,3 cases discontinued).The patients of both groups received the perioperative care for accelerating recovery.Additionally,in the observation group,the thumbtack-needle embedding therapy of auricular acupuncture was delivered at the auricular points of unilateral side,including Wei(CO4),Pi(COis),Dachang(CO,),Xiaochang(CO。),Yuanzhong(AT2,3,4i),Erzhong(HX,),Sanjiao(COiz)and Jiaowozhong(TF,),and the needles were embedded and retained for 72 h.The postoperative recovery time of gastrointestinal function(the postoperative bowel sound recovery time,the first exhaust time,the first defecation time),the postoperative hospital stay and pain visual analogue scale(VAS)score were observed in the two groups.Before operation and on day 5 after operation,the serum gastrin level was detected in the two groups.The third-generation 16S rRNA sequencing technology was used to detect the composition and relative abundance of intestinal flora in the two groups before and after operation.Results Compared with the control group,the postoperative bowel sound recovery time,the first exhaust time and the first defecation time were shortened in the observation group(P<0.05).In the observation group,the VAS scores at 24 h,48 h,and 72 h after surgery were lower than those of the control group,respectively(P<0.05).There was no significant differences in postoperative hospital stay and serum gastrin level between the two groups(P>0.05).The alpha diversity analysis showed that the differences in Shannon index,Simpson index,Pielou_J index and Pd_fath index were not significant statisticallyyafter intervention between the two groups(P>0.05).After intervention,the community structure of the fecal sample was similar at each taxonomic level between the two groups,and although the proportion between species was various,the difference was not significant(P>0.05).After intervention,there were 55 species with the differences between the two groups,17 species of them presented significant difference in relative abundance in the observation group and 38 species in the control group.Regarding the level of genus,the levels of Klebsiell and Enterobacter increased(P<0.05)and the level of Streptococcus decreased(P<0.05)in the observation group.The main microbial groups that played an important role were Coprobacillaceae,Sutterellaceae and Yersiniaceae in the observation group.KEGG functionprediction indicated that the function of intestinal microfloraa was mainly associated with the cofactor and vitamin metabolism,carbohydrate metabolism,and amino acid metabolism.Conclusion The thumbtackneedle embedding therapy of auricular acupuncture improves the postoperative gastrointestinal function of the patients with gastric cancer probably through regulating the structure and relative abundance of intestinal microflora and affecting the energy metabolism.展开更多
Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of combined needle-embedding and SSRIs for depressive sleep disorder. Method： Upon admission, 71 depression cases were randomized into needle-embedding group of 24 cases, ...Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of combined needle-embedding and SSRIs for depressive sleep disorder. Method： Upon admission, 71 depression cases were randomized into needle-embedding group of 24 cases, using combined needle-embedding and SSRls, acupuncture group of 21 cases, using combined acupuncture and SSRIs, and medication group of 26 cases, using SSRIs alone. Alter 1, 2, 4 and 6 weeks of treatment, the HAMD sleep scores were compared. Result： The HAMD sleep scores in the needle-embedding and acupuncture group were remarkably superior to the medication group and there was significant statistical difference after 1, 2 and 4 weeks of treatment （P〈0.01）. However, there was no statistical difference after 6 weeks of treatment. Conclusion： SSRIs can improve HAMD sleep scores. The combined needle-embedding or acupuncture with SSRIs can work faster and better than medication alone. There was no statistical difference between needle-embedding and acupuncture group, however, needle-embedding can reduce the treatment frequencies and therefore has more active clinical meaning.展开更多
Objective: To report the clinical effects of acupuncture on alacrimia after child traumatic brain injury.Methods: One child with the alacrimia on the right eye after traumatic injury, aged 2 years and 3 months, was tr...Objective: To report the clinical effects of acupuncture on alacrimia after child traumatic brain injury.Methods: One child with the alacrimia on the right eye after traumatic injury, aged 2 years and 3 months, was treated with acupuncture. The acupoint selection: Yángbái(阳白 GB 14), Cuánzhú(攒竹 BL2), T6 ngzǐliáo(瞳子髎 GB 1), Sìbái(四白 ST 2), Yingxiāng(迎香 LI 20), Yìfēng(翳风 TE 17) and Fēngchí(风池 GB 20) on the right side, as well as bilateral Hégǔ((合谷 LI 4) and Tàichōng(太冲 LR 3). The quick needling technique was applied to GB 20, LI 4 and LR 3 and the needles were retained for 20 min in the rest acupoints. In the embedding needle therapy, one group of acupoints was selected in each treatment,(Group No.1: BL 2, Sizhúkōng(丝竹空 TE 23), ST 2 and Shàngyíngxiāng(上迎香 EX-HN 8);Group No. 2:Tàiyáng(太阳EX-HN 5), TE 17, LI 20 and GB 14)The embedding needle therapy was provided after the routine acupuncture treatment and the thumb-tack needles were embedded subcutaneously for 48 hours.The treatment with acupuncture was given once every other day. three times a week.Results: After 5 treatments, a full of tears was visible on the right eye when crying. After 10 treatments,there was a large amount of tears on the eyes and nasal discharge when crying. After 15 treatments, the lacrimal secretion and nasal secretion were normal when crying, without differences from the condition before traumatic brain injury.Conclusion: Acupuncture achieves the significant therapeutic effects on alacrimia after the child traumatic brain injury.展开更多
116 cases of facial pigmented spots were treated by the needle-embedding method in Uterus(MA-TF).EarShenmen(MA-TF1),Endocrine(MA-IC3)and Lung(MA-IC1)as the main points and the additional points selected based upon pat...116 cases of facial pigmented spots were treated by the needle-embedding method in Uterus(MA-TF).EarShenmen(MA-TF1),Endocrine(MA-IC3)and Lung(MA-IC1)as the main points and the additional points selected based upon pattern identification.All cases were cured.展开更多
Twenty-four cases of hiccup were treated by needle-embedding therapy at Geshu(BL 17),Ear Centre(MA-H 1)and Stomach(MA-IC).Results showed that hiccup disappeared in 21 cases,relieved in 1 case and changed little in 2 c...Twenty-four cases of hiccup were treated by needle-embedding therapy at Geshu(BL 17),Ear Centre(MA-H 1)and Stomach(MA-IC).Results showed that hiccup disappeared in 21 cases,relieved in 1 case and changed little in 2 cases;that in some cases hiccup disappeared instantly after embedding needle.Itìs indicated that needle-embedding therapy is a quick and easy way to treat hiccup,with lasting effects.展开更多
I learnt intradermal needle therapy from my teacher, Mr. Sheng Shan-ben, in 1960s for treating pain in the joints and muscles by activating blood and stopping pain. In particular, the immediate anesthetic effect could...I learnt intradermal needle therapy from my teacher, Mr. Sheng Shan-ben, in 1960s for treating pain in the joints and muscles by activating blood and stopping pain. In particular, the immediate anesthetic effect could be obtained by this therapy for some mild joint sprain or strainEv61. Therefore, I started to explore its applications for some difficult and intractable diseases. Now, the examples are given as follows.展开更多
Intradermal needle therapy is a kind of therapy by embedding specially-made short needles in the points for long time retaining.It is also known as needleembedding therapy,develops from the ancient method of needle re...Intradermal needle therapy is a kind of therapy by embedding specially-made short needles in the points for long time retaining.It is also known as needleembedding therapy,develops from the ancient method of needle retaining [1].展开更多
文摘Objective To observe the effects of thumbtackneedle embedding therapy of auricular acupuncture on gastrointestinal function and intestinal microflora in the patients with gastric cancer after operation,and to explore its mechanism.Methods A total of 80 patients with gastric cancer after radical operation were randomly divided into an observation group(40 cases,3 cases discontinued)and a control group(40 cases,3 cases discontinued).The patients of both groups received the perioperative care for accelerating recovery.Additionally,in the observation group,the thumbtack-needle embedding therapy of auricular acupuncture was delivered at the auricular points of unilateral side,including Wei(CO4),Pi(COis),Dachang(CO,),Xiaochang(CO。),Yuanzhong(AT2,3,4i),Erzhong(HX,),Sanjiao(COiz)and Jiaowozhong(TF,),and the needles were embedded and retained for 72 h.The postoperative recovery time of gastrointestinal function(the postoperative bowel sound recovery time,the first exhaust time,the first defecation time),the postoperative hospital stay and pain visual analogue scale(VAS)score were observed in the two groups.Before operation and on day 5 after operation,the serum gastrin level was detected in the two groups.The third-generation 16S rRNA sequencing technology was used to detect the composition and relative abundance of intestinal flora in the two groups before and after operation.Results Compared with the control group,the postoperative bowel sound recovery time,the first exhaust time and the first defecation time were shortened in the observation group(P<0.05).In the observation group,the VAS scores at 24 h,48 h,and 72 h after surgery were lower than those of the control group,respectively(P<0.05).There was no significant differences in postoperative hospital stay and serum gastrin level between the two groups(P>0.05).The alpha diversity analysis showed that the differences in Shannon index,Simpson index,Pielou_J index and Pd_fath index were not significant statisticallyyafter intervention between the two groups(P>0.05).After intervention,the community structure of the fecal sample was similar at each taxonomic level between the two groups,and although the proportion between species was various,the difference was not significant(P>0.05).After intervention,there were 55 species with the differences between the two groups,17 species of them presented significant difference in relative abundance in the observation group and 38 species in the control group.Regarding the level of genus,the levels of Klebsiell and Enterobacter increased(P<0.05)and the level of Streptococcus decreased(P<0.05)in the observation group.The main microbial groups that played an important role were Coprobacillaceae,Sutterellaceae and Yersiniaceae in the observation group.KEGG functionprediction indicated that the function of intestinal microfloraa was mainly associated with the cofactor and vitamin metabolism,carbohydrate metabolism,and amino acid metabolism.Conclusion The thumbtackneedle embedding therapy of auricular acupuncture improves the postoperative gastrointestinal function of the patients with gastric cancer probably through regulating the structure and relative abundance of intestinal microflora and affecting the energy metabolism.
基金Natural Science Study Program of the Educational Committee of Jiangsu Province(03KJA360093)
文摘Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of combined needle-embedding and SSRIs for depressive sleep disorder. Method： Upon admission, 71 depression cases were randomized into needle-embedding group of 24 cases, using combined needle-embedding and SSRls, acupuncture group of 21 cases, using combined acupuncture and SSRIs, and medication group of 26 cases, using SSRIs alone. Alter 1, 2, 4 and 6 weeks of treatment, the HAMD sleep scores were compared. Result： The HAMD sleep scores in the needle-embedding and acupuncture group were remarkably superior to the medication group and there was significant statistical difference after 1, 2 and 4 weeks of treatment （P〈0.01）. However, there was no statistical difference after 6 weeks of treatment. Conclusion： SSRIs can improve HAMD sleep scores. The combined needle-embedding or acupuncture with SSRIs can work faster and better than medication alone. There was no statistical difference between needle-embedding and acupuncture group, however, needle-embedding can reduce the treatment frequencies and therefore has more active clinical meaning.
文摘Objective: To report the clinical effects of acupuncture on alacrimia after child traumatic brain injury.Methods: One child with the alacrimia on the right eye after traumatic injury, aged 2 years and 3 months, was treated with acupuncture. The acupoint selection: Yángbái(阳白 GB 14), Cuánzhú(攒竹 BL2), T6 ngzǐliáo(瞳子髎 GB 1), Sìbái(四白 ST 2), Yingxiāng(迎香 LI 20), Yìfēng(翳风 TE 17) and Fēngchí(风池 GB 20) on the right side, as well as bilateral Hégǔ((合谷 LI 4) and Tàichōng(太冲 LR 3). The quick needling technique was applied to GB 20, LI 4 and LR 3 and the needles were retained for 20 min in the rest acupoints. In the embedding needle therapy, one group of acupoints was selected in each treatment,(Group No.1: BL 2, Sizhúkōng(丝竹空 TE 23), ST 2 and Shàngyíngxiāng(上迎香 EX-HN 8);Group No. 2:Tàiyáng(太阳EX-HN 5), TE 17, LI 20 and GB 14)The embedding needle therapy was provided after the routine acupuncture treatment and the thumb-tack needles were embedded subcutaneously for 48 hours.The treatment with acupuncture was given once every other day. three times a week.Results: After 5 treatments, a full of tears was visible on the right eye when crying. After 10 treatments,there was a large amount of tears on the eyes and nasal discharge when crying. After 15 treatments, the lacrimal secretion and nasal secretion were normal when crying, without differences from the condition before traumatic brain injury.Conclusion: Acupuncture achieves the significant therapeutic effects on alacrimia after the child traumatic brain injury.
文摘116 cases of facial pigmented spots were treated by the needle-embedding method in Uterus(MA-TF).EarShenmen(MA-TF1),Endocrine(MA-IC3)and Lung(MA-IC1)as the main points and the additional points selected based upon pattern identification.All cases were cured.
文摘Twenty-four cases of hiccup were treated by needle-embedding therapy at Geshu(BL 17),Ear Centre(MA-H 1)and Stomach(MA-IC).Results showed that hiccup disappeared in 21 cases,relieved in 1 case and changed little in 2 cases;that in some cases hiccup disappeared instantly after embedding needle.Itìs indicated that needle-embedding therapy is a quick and easy way to treat hiccup,with lasting effects.
文摘I learnt intradermal needle therapy from my teacher, Mr. Sheng Shan-ben, in 1960s for treating pain in the joints and muscles by activating blood and stopping pain. In particular, the immediate anesthetic effect could be obtained by this therapy for some mild joint sprain or strainEv61. Therefore, I started to explore its applications for some difficult and intractable diseases. Now, the examples are given as follows.
文摘Intradermal needle therapy is a kind of therapy by embedding specially-made short needles in the points for long time retaining.It is also known as needleembedding therapy,develops from the ancient method of needle retaining [1].
