Objective To probe into the impacts on the therapeutic effects and endothelin （ET） in multi-infarct dementia （MID） treated with cluster pricking on head points.Methods 60 cases of MID were randomized into acupunct...Objective To probe into the impacts on the therapeutic effects and endothelin （ET） in multi-infarct dementia （MID） treated with cluster pricking on head points.Methods 60 cases of MID were randomized into acupuncture group and western medicine group,treated with cluster pricking on head points and huperzien A tablet respectively.Plasma ET lever,HDS,ADL and CNFDS （clinical neurological functional defect scoring） were determined before treatment,and the statistical analysis showed that there were no significant difference （P〉0.05）.Results In 8-week treatment,ET level in both groups were decreased,but it was decreased much more obviously in acupuncture group,indicating significant difference in the statistical comparison （P〈0.05）.The scores of HDS and ADL were all up in acupuncture and western medicine groups,but the significant statistical difference was obtained in the comparison between acupuncture group and western medicine group （P〈0.05）.In acupuncture group,the result of CNFDS was much down comparing with that before the treatment,indicating significant difference （P〈0.05）;but in western medicine group,there was no significant difference in CNFDS before and after treatment （P〉0.05）,suggesting that acupuncture reduces CNFDS of MID patient,neither for western medicine.Conclusion Cluster pricking on head points improves the intelligence of MID patient,reduces ET level and grades up HDS and ADL,moreover,it reduces CNFDS of MID patients and releases the symptoms.展开更多
Puncturing has been recognized as a promising technology to cope with the coexistence problem of enhanced mobile broadband(eMBB) and ultra-reliable low latency communications(URLLC)traffic. However, the steady perform...Puncturing has been recognized as a promising technology to cope with the coexistence problem of enhanced mobile broadband(eMBB) and ultra-reliable low latency communications(URLLC)traffic. However, the steady performance of eMBB traffic while meeting the requirements of URLLC traffic with puncturing is a major challenge in some realistic scenarios. In this paper, we pay attention to the timely and energy-efficient processing for eMBB traffic in the industrial Internet of Things(IIoT), where mobile edge computing(MEC) is employed for data processing. Specifically, the performance of eMBB traffic and URLLC traffic in a MEC-based IIoT system is ensured by setting the threshold of tolerable delay and outage probability, respectively. Furthermore,considering the limited energy supply, an energy minimization problem of eMBB device is formulated under the above constraints, by jointly optimizing the resource blocks(RBs) punctured by URLLC traffic, data offloading and transmit power of eMBB device. With Markov's inequality, the problem is reformulated by transforming the probabilistic outage constraint into a deterministic constraint. Meanwhile, an iterative energy minimization algorithm(IEMA) is proposed.Simulation results demonstrate that our algorithm has a significant reduction in the energy consumption for eMBB device and achieves a better overall effect compared to several benchmarks.展开更多
Significant variations in global temperatures and weather patterns over time are known as climate change.Although it occurs naturally,human activities—particularly the burning of fossil fuels,deforestation,and indust...Significant variations in global temperatures and weather patterns over time are known as climate change.Although it occurs naturally,human activities—particularly the burning of fossil fuels,deforestation,and industrial processes—are accelerating these changes,which have various detrimental effects on the environment.This review aims to highlight the edapho-climatic requirements of this cactus and the advantages and challenges of its cultivation to mitigate climate change.The prickly pear cactus is a plant with numerous financial and environmental advantages.It needs well-draining,sandy or gravelly soil to avoid root rot and do best in full sun.With a strong tolerance for dryness,they thrive in arid or semi-arid regions with scorching summers and prefer sparing watering.Despite being suited to tropical climates,some species can tolerate freezing temperatures and sporadic frost.Once established,these hardy plants require little care and thrive in nutrient-poor soils,which makes them perfect for xeriscaping or challenging growing environments.Because of its high water use efficiency ratio and low water requirements,prickly pear can be grown in marginally dry and semi-arid areas.The cactus does contribute to the ecological and socioeconomic fight against climate change.For instance,it supports sustainable agriculture,biodiversity preservation,soil restoration,carbon sequestration,and effective water usage.Demarcating dry and semi-arid zones and fostering employment in these areas is beneficial from a socioeconomic standpoint.The prickly pear’s traditional cultural heritage supports its current economic function as a crop that can withstand drought.While ecological threats necessitate balanced management,this adaptability promotes sustainable growth.Innovations in bioenergy and value-added goods build on its historical applications,increasing its socioeconomic advantages and,eventually,its worldwide significance.展开更多
Febrile infants are at greater risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBI),which include bacterial meningitis and bacteremia.Although bacterial meningitis is uncommon,^([1-2])it remains a concern for clinicians treati...Febrile infants are at greater risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBI),which include bacterial meningitis and bacteremia.Although bacterial meningitis is uncommon,^([1-2])it remains a concern for clinicians treating infants younger than 90 d.Guidelines for investigating fever without a source(meaning without an apparent source of infection,or of nonobvious origin) are numerous around the world but remain conflicting,particularly on whether to perform a lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis in infants older than 22 d and hence at lower risk than younger infants.展开更多
Most Aloe species are used as new food or functional food ingredient.Even though widely known for its health benefits,the anti-inflammatory effects and underlying mechanisms of Aloin(Alo),an anthraquinone compound iso...Most Aloe species are used as new food or functional food ingredient.Even though widely known for its health benefits,the anti-inflammatory effects and underlying mechanisms of Aloin(Alo),an anthraquinone compound isolated from plant species of the genus Aloe,remain unidentified.Here,we investigated the protective effects of Alo against cecal ligation and puncture(CLP)-induced sepsis and microflora in mice.Alo significantly improved CLP-induced sepsis and the survival rate of septic mice,downregulated the expression of proinflammatory factors,and decreased the infiltration of inflammatory cells in tissues.Alo upregulated the proportion of peritoneal macrophages,reduced the number of peritoneal bacteria,decreased the content of short-chain fatty acids and bile acids in the abdominal cavity,and suppressed Toll-like receptor(TLR)-2/4/nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB)/NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3)/Caspase-1/3/8 signaling.Furthermore,Alo altered the composition of the microbiome and promoted the growth of Lactobacillus,which showed a stronger anti-inflammatory effect.Whole-genome analysis identified the genes Saa3,Il10,Fpr1,and Eif4a1 associated with the protective effects of Alo in mice with CLP-induced sepsis.Overall,our results provide novel insights into the therapeutic potential and mechanism of action of Alo in the treatment of sepsis.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of quick puncture with collateral-pricking cupping for facial acne.Methods:Twenty-eight patients with acne were treated with pricking acne spot and abdominal region of three to...Objective:To observe the clinical effect of quick puncture with collateral-pricking cupping for facial acne.Methods:Twenty-eight patients with acne were treated with pricking acne spot and abdominal region of three toes for bloodletting combined with collateral-pricking cupping on the back,once every 5 days,for3 weeks in succession.A 3-month follow-up was applied to observe the reducing rate and clinical effect of facial skin lesions after treatment.Results:Of the 28 cases,9 were cured,12 remarkably effective,5 effective,and 2 ineffective.The total effective rate was 92.86%.Conclusion:The effect of pricking acne spot and abdominal region of three toes combined with collateralpricking cupping on the back is good,being worthy of further clinical discussion to promote its application.展开更多
BACKGROUND The World Health Organization(WHO)recommends lumbar puncture(LP)procedures to assess the diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis(CM)among patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)disease(AHD)wit...BACKGROUND The World Health Organization(WHO)recommends lumbar puncture(LP)procedures to assess the diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis(CM)among patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)disease(AHD)with positive serum cryptococcal antigen(CrAg)and do not have evidence of CM.AIM To estimate pooled prevalence of uptake of LP,CM and mortality among patients with AHD.METHODS PubMed,Cochrane Library and EMBASE were searched for articles published between January 2011 and December 2024.LP uptake was defined as percentage of people who underwent LP procedures among those with AHD(CD4≤200 cells/mm3 or WHO stage III/IV)and positive serum CrAg.Using random effects models,we computed the pooled estimate of LP uptake,CM and mortality and 95%CI.Stratified analyses were used to compare uptake of LP between studies that involved multiple vs single sites,and mortality analyses between patients with positive and negative serum CrAg were performed.Sensitivity analysis on LP uptake was done by excluding prospective cohort studies that reported 100%uptake.RESULTS A total of 32 studies with 46890 people with AHD screened for serum CrAg and 2730(5.8%)had positive serum CrAg.Overall,pooled prevalence of LP uptake was 67.7%(95%CI:54.0-81.5).The overall pooled prevalence of CM was 54.3%(95%CI:39.7-69.0),and mortality was 6.2%(95%CI:4.5-8.0).There is disparities in the pooled prevalence of LP uptake with studies involving multiple sites having lower prevalence compared to those that involved single sites(54.8%vs 84.7%,P=0.004).By excluding prospective cohort studies that reported 100%uptake,the overall LP uptake was 54.5%(95%CI:38.8-70.1).The pooled prevalence of CM was significantly lower among studies that involved multiple sites compared to those that involved single sites(6.8%vs 8.1%,P≤0.001).Mortality was significantly twice as high among patients who had positive serum CrAg compared to those who had negative serum CrAg[risk ratio=2.0(95%CI:1.6-2.5),P≤0.001].CONCLUSION Nearly three to five in 10 people with AHD with positive serum CrAg did not have LP procedures done,indicating significant gaps in identifying patients with CM.Establishing a confirmed diagnosis of CM is critical to avoid exposing patients to subtherapeutic levels of antifungals preemptively.Capacity to perform LP and patient refusals are among the reasons for not performing the procedure.Capacity building in training health care providers to perform LP procedures and professional counselling to obtain patient consent are critical for appropriate treatment to reduce mortality associated with CM infection.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of pricking needling by filiform needles in trea ng pediatric func onal dyspepsia. Methods Pricking needling was carried out on the 65 children with func onal dyspepsia on Sh...Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of pricking needling by filiform needles in trea ng pediatric func onal dyspepsia. Methods Pricking needling was carried out on the 65 children with func onal dyspepsia on Shàngwǎn（上脘 CV 13）,Zhōngwǎn（中脘 CV 12）,Xiàwǎn（下脘 CV 10）,Guānyuán（关元 CV 4）,Tiānshū（天枢 ST 25） at both sides,Zúsānlǐ（足三里 ST 36） at both sides and Sìfèng（四缝 EX-UE 10）. The treatments were carried out once every three days for totally three times,and the clinical efficacy was observed. Results Fiftyeight cases were cured,eff ec ve in 7 cases and no invalid case; the cure rate was 89.2% and the total eff ec ve rate was 100%. Conclusion Treatments on pediatric functional dyspepsia by pricking needling with filiform needles are simple and convenient,the therapeutic efficacy is accurate,and it deserves further generaliza on.展开更多
Objective To observe influence of kinetic needling on functional restoration of upper limbs of patients with apoplexy-induced shoulder-hand syndrome. Methods Ninety patients were randomly divided into an observation g...Objective To observe influence of kinetic needling on functional restoration of upper limbs of patients with apoplexy-induced shoulder-hand syndrome. Methods Ninety patients were randomly divided into an observation group （45 cases） and a control group （45 cases）. Basic treatments selected according to corresponding stroke units were applied to both groups. Besides, scalp acupuncture at Dingnie Qianxiexian （MS 6, 顶颞前斜线）, Dingnie Houxiexian （MS 6, 顶颞前斜线） and Dingzhongxian （NS 5, 顶中线）, was applied in the treatment group. In the observation group, active and passive movement was carried out during the process of scalp acupuncture, and then needling plus bloodletting puncturing and cupping was applied. In the control group, only needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping was given. Therapeutic effects, pain scoring obtained by visual analogue scales （VAS）, FugI-Meyer and FugI-Meyer＇s scoring reflecting moving functions of upper limbs were made after 4 courses of treatments in both groups. Results The total effective rate was 95.5% and 91.1% in the observation group and control group, respectively, showing superiority of the former to the latter （P〈0.05）. After treatment, VAS scores were all obviously reduced in both groups （P〈0.01）, and the reduction in the former was significantly more than that in the latter （P〈0.01）. Moving functions of upper limbs shown by Fugl-Meyer＇s scoring were improved after 2 courses of treatment in both groups （P〈0.01）. The improvement was more obvious after 4 courses of treatment than that after 2 courses of treatment in both groups （P〈0.05）. After 4 courses of treatment, moving functions shown by FugI-Meyer＇s scoring were more remarkably improved in the observation group than those in the control group（t=3.9, P〈0.01）. Conclusion Both kinetic needling combined with needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping and simple needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping are effective in treating shoulder-hand syndrome after apoplexy, and the former is better than the latter.展开更多
Objective To compare the different efficacy in treating patients with chronic insomnia by pricking,acupuncture and estazolam.Methods Sixty patients were divided into pricking group（group A）,acupuncture group（group ...Objective To compare the different efficacy in treating patients with chronic insomnia by pricking,acupuncture and estazolam.Methods Sixty patients were divided into pricking group（group A）,acupuncture group（group B） and western medicine group（group C） according to the random number table,with 20 cases in each group.In group A,hook-type needles were applied on Shenmai（申脉 BL 62） and Zhaohai（照海 Kl 6） bilaterally by piercing the skin,a small amount of mucus was squeezed and subcutaneous fibers were broken;in group B,disposable acupuncture needles were applied by needling BL 62 and Kl 6 bilaterally at the depth of 0.5 cun;in group C,patients were asked to take 1 mg estazolam once a day at bedtime.The three groups were observed for 28 days,and Epworth scores and improvement of symptoms in daytime dysfunction were recorded.Results The total effective rate of improvement of symptoms in daytime dysfunction of group A（100%,20/20） was superior to that of group B（70%,14/20）,and the differences were statistically significant（P〈0.05）;the total effective rates of group A and group B were superior to that of group C（25%,5/20）,and the differences were statistically significant（P〈0.01,P〈0.05）.In terms of Epworth scores,the efficacy of group A was significantly superior to that of group B（13.35±2.85 vs 11.10±3.88,P〈0.05）,the efficacy of group A was superior to that of group C（13.35±2.85 vs 5.30±3.28,P〈0.01）,and the efficacy of group B was superior to that of group C（11.10±3.88 vs 5.30±3.28,P〈0.01）.Epworth scores significantly decreased in each group after treatment（P〈0.01）.Conclusion The therapy of pricking BL 62 and Kl 6 for patients of chronic insomnia was effective,daytime sleepiness was relieved and daytime dysfunctions were improved,and the therapy was superior to estazolam,and more advantageous than acupuncture.展开更多
Objective To observe the analgesic effect on herpes zoster treated by the comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping combined with bloodletting at Longyan （龙眼, Extra） acupoint. M...Objective To observe the analgesic effect on herpes zoster treated by the comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping combined with bloodletting at Longyan （龙眼, Extra） acupoint. Methods According to the random mumber table, 104 cases of herpes zoster were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 52 cases in each one. In the observation group, the blocking method was used at the starting site and the ending site of herpetic zone, the surrounding needling method was applied toward the center of the painful zone, with horizontal needling technique; and the local pricking and cupping methods as well as the bloodletting at Longyan （Extra） acupoint were adopted. In the control group, Jiáj （夹脊 EX-B 2） at the corresponding affected nerve segments and the local Ashi points were selected and stimulated with electroacupuncture. The visual analogue scale （VAS） was adopted to determine the analgesic effect 20 min, 1, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h after treatment separately in each group. Results The onset time of analgesic effect in the observation group was shorter than that in the control group and the efficacy time of duration was longer than that in the control group （all P0.05）. The analgesic effect and the result of comprehensive efficacy assessment were superior to those of the control group （both P0.05）. Conclusion The comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping method combined with bloodletting at Longyan （Extra） achieves the significant analgesic effect on herpes zoster.展开更多
Objective To compare the difference of therapeutic effects between vessel pricking therapy and Prednisone for treatment of henoch-schonlein purpura nephritis（HSPN）.Methods Seventy cases of acute purpura nephritis sy...Objective To compare the difference of therapeutic effects between vessel pricking therapy and Prednisone for treatment of henoch-schonlein purpura nephritis（HSPN）.Methods Seventy cases of acute purpura nephritis syndrome were randomly divided into an observation group （40 cases） and a control group （30 cases）.Patients in observation group were differentiated into sthenic and asthenic syndromes.Vessel pricking therapy was applied at Hégǔ（合谷 LI 4）,Qūchí（曲池 LI 11）,Xuèhǎi（血海 SP 10） etc.by three-edged needle for sthenic symptom;shallow needling was used at Píshū（脾俞 BL 20）,Shènshū（肾俞 BL 23）,Zúsānlǐ（足三里 ST 36） etc.by filiform needle for asthenic syndromes.The control group was treated with oral administration of Prednisone.The symptom score of TCM,24 h urinary protein,red blood cell count of urinary sediment of both groups were observed before and after treatment and therapeutic effects were compared.Results The total effective rate of 92.5%（37/40） in observation group was superior to that of 80.0%（24/30） in control group,and there was a significant difference between two groups （P0.05）;the symptom score of TCM,24 h urinary protein,red blood cell count of urinary sediment were all improved in both groups after treatment （all P0.05）,and moreover,the improvement in observation group was superior to that of control group （all P0.05）;after treatment,the symptom score of TCM of sthenic syndrome was lower than that of asthenic syndrome in observation group （P0.05）.Conclusion Vessel pricking therapy has a significant therapeutic effect for treatment of HSPN,superior to that of oral administration of Prednisone,and the therapeutic effect is better for treating sthenic syndrome than for asthenic syndrome.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of pricking and penetrating moxibustion therapy on refractory insomnia.METHODS: Totally 60 subjects were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 30 in each gr...OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of pricking and penetrating moxibustion therapy on refractory insomnia.METHODS: Totally 60 subjects were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 30 in each group. The treatment group was treated with pricking and penetrating moxibustion therapy, the control group with penetrating moxibustion therapy, the treatment was given once every day, two groups of patients were treated 20 times,compared the efficacy, pinsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI) and Traditional Chinese Medicine symptom, safety evaluation between the two groups.RESULTS: Compared with 10, 20 times after the treatment, the effective rate of the treatment group(93.3%) higher than that of the control group(80.0%)(P < 0.05); Compared with beforetreatment, 20 times after treatment, the PSQI and TCM symptom pattern scores of the two groups were significantly decreased(P < 0.01); Compared with 10, 20 times after the treatment, the treatment group are better than the control group in improving the total score and the integral of PSQI(P <0.05 or P < 0.01); The treatment group are better than the control group in improving the TCM symptom pattern score, difficulty in going to sleep, palpitation, amnesia, fidget, sweating, impaired concentration(P < 0.01 or P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: The pricking and penetrating moxibustion therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of refractory insomnia and the treatment can improve the curative effect of the therapy that uses penetrating moxibustion only.展开更多
Objective:To observe effects of pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews on upper limb spasm of poststroke patients.Methods:A total of 72 patients with post-stroke upper limb spasm were randomly divided into a compre...Objective:To observe effects of pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews on upper limb spasm of poststroke patients.Methods:A total of 72 patients with post-stroke upper limb spasm were randomly divided into a comprehensive group of pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews with rehabilitation training(comprehensive group)and the simple rehabilitation training group(rehabilitation group),and there were 36 patients in each group.On the basis of routine therapy,the patients of the two groups received rehabilitation therapy for 6 consecutive days and 1-day rest,for 4 weeks in total.On the above basis,the patients in the comprehensive group received pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews,once every other day,3 times per week,for 4 weeks in total.Before treatment,after the first treatment,and after 4-week treatment,the patients were observed for changes of upper limb spasticity(Modified Ashworth Scale,MAS),upper limb movement function(Fugl-Meyer Assessment,FMA),activity of daily living(Modified Barthel Index,MBI),and biceps and triceps integrated electromyogram(IEMG)values were observed as well as the therapeutic effects.Results:(1)After the first treatment,there were statistically significant differences of the MAS scale grades in patients of the two groups(P<0.05).The FMA scores in the comprehensive group were increased than that before treatment(P<0.05),and the MBI scores of the two groups were increased than those before treatment(both P<0.05).The FMA and MBI scores in the comprehensive group were higher than those of the rehabilitation group(both P<0.05).The biceps and triceps IEMG values were not improved than those before treatment(all P>0.05).(2)After 4-week treatment,there were statistically significant differences of MAS grades in patients of the two groups(P<0.05).The FMA and MBI scores in the two groups were increased than those before treatment(all P<0.05),and the FMA and MBI scores in the comprehensive group were higher than those in the rehabilitation group(both P<0.05).Through comparison of the differences of FMA and MBI scores of the two groups,the difference values in the comprehensive group were higher than those of the rehabilitation group(both P<0.05).The biceps and triceps IEMG values in the two groups were decreased than those before treatment(all P<0.05),and those in the comprehensive group were lower than those in the rehabilitation group(both P<0.05).The biceps and triceps IEMG values in patients of the comprehensive group were higher than those before treatment(both P<0.05).(3)After 4-week treatment,the total effective rate in the comprehensive group was 83.3%(30/36),and that was 58.3%(21/36)in the rehabilitation group.The total effective rate in the comprehensive group was higher than that in the rehabilitation group(P<0.05).Conclusions:The pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews can release affected upper limb flexor muscle spasticity and movement function of the patients with post-stroke upper limb spasm,decrease biceps IEMG values of the affected side,and improve activities of daily living.展开更多
Acupuncture combined with blood-letting puncturing and cupping Is quite effectivein treatment of migraine.The total effective rate of 300 cases is 95.7％.Combined treatment ofacupuncture and cupping can supplement eac...Acupuncture combined with blood-letting puncturing and cupping Is quite effectivein treatment of migraine.The total effective rate of 300 cases is 95.7％.Combined treatment ofacupuncture and cupping can supplement each other in strengthening the therapeutic effect and is agood way for relieving headache.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of blood pricking and cupping in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain(NLBP).METHODS:The China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database(CNKI), Wanfa...OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of blood pricking and cupping in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain(NLBP).METHODS:The China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database(CNKI), Wanfang Med Online Database(Wanfang), China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP), Pub Med, Web of Science,EMBase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception to October 31, 2021, for randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of the treatment of NLBP by blood pricking and cupping. The quality of each included study was evaluated according to the Cochrane Systematic Assessor’s Manual evaluation criteria, while the Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4software.RESULTS: A total of 13 thirteen RCTs included a total of 1088 subjects. The visual analogue scale scores indicated that blood pricking and cupping was superior to the other treatments at relieving NLBP pain [mean difference(MD) =-1.43;95% confidence interval(CI):-2.31 to 0.54;Z = 3.15;P = 0.002). The Oswestry Disability Index score of blood pricking and cupping was superior to that of the control group in terms of improving NLBP dysfunction(MD =-6.25;95%CI:-8.37 to-4.31);Z = 5.77;P < 0.000 01). 7 RCTs mentioned no adverse reactions, while one study reported mild syncope [7%(n = 3), all in the 17-30 years group] that was gradually relieved after rest. CONCLUSIONS: Blood pricking and cupping therapy can safely and effectively reduce pain and improve functional impairment in patients with NLBP. However, this study included limited high-grade studies with a small overall sample size;therefore, further high-quality large-sample RCTs are needed to improve clinical evidence.展开更多
In this paper,the author introduced her clinical observation and main points ofoperation on sitting still of Qigong plus blood pricking therapy founded by herself for treatment of 21cases of Aids.Results showed that t...In this paper,the author introduced her clinical observation and main points ofoperation on sitting still of Qigong plus blood pricking therapy founded by herself for treatment of 21cases of Aids.Results showed that this therapy had actions in clearing away heat and toxic materials,strengthenign the body resistance to eliminate pathogenic factors and enhancing the immune functionand the ability against diseases of the human body which played important roles in controlling syrup-toms of patients with Aids and prolonging their life span.展开更多
In this study,the changes of clinical symptoms and signs,contents of uric acid inthe blood and urine and RNAase activities were observed to investigate the therapeutic role of prickingblood plus cupping in the treatme...In this study,the changes of clinical symptoms and signs,contents of uric acid inthe blood and urine and RNAase activities were observed to investigate the therapeutic role of prickingblood plus cupping in the treatment of gouty arthritis.It was observed that the effective rate was100％in the pricking blood group and 68.43％in the medicine group.Besides,there was a statisticallysignificant difference in chemical indexes between the two groups.The results indicate that prickingblood may cure the disease by promoting the excretion of uric acid,inhibiting the synthesis of uric acidand regulating the metabolism of pruines in organism.展开更多
Puncturing is the predominant strategy to construct high code rate turbo codes. Puncturing period is a crucial parameter influencing the performance of punctured turbo codes (PTC). Here we developed a new puncturing s...Puncturing is the predominant strategy to construct high code rate turbo codes. Puncturing period is a crucial parameter influencing the performance of punctured turbo codes (PTC). Here we developed a new puncturing scheme of turbo codes, with which the puncturing period on the performance of PTC is studied. Consequently, suggestions on selecting the puncturing period are proposed.展开更多
Puncturing points opposite to the diseased side was used to treat injuries in 2560soldiers during their training.The instant effective rate and curative rate of the therapy was up to 96.25％and 38.44％respectively.
文摘Objective To probe into the impacts on the therapeutic effects and endothelin （ET） in multi-infarct dementia （MID） treated with cluster pricking on head points.Methods 60 cases of MID were randomized into acupuncture group and western medicine group,treated with cluster pricking on head points and huperzien A tablet respectively.Plasma ET lever,HDS,ADL and CNFDS （clinical neurological functional defect scoring） were determined before treatment,and the statistical analysis showed that there were no significant difference （P〉0.05）.Results In 8-week treatment,ET level in both groups were decreased,but it was decreased much more obviously in acupuncture group,indicating significant difference in the statistical comparison （P〈0.05）.The scores of HDS and ADL were all up in acupuncture and western medicine groups,but the significant statistical difference was obtained in the comparison between acupuncture group and western medicine group （P〈0.05）.In acupuncture group,the result of CNFDS was much down comparing with that before the treatment,indicating significant difference （P〈0.05）;but in western medicine group,there was no significant difference in CNFDS before and after treatment （P〉0.05）,suggesting that acupuncture reduces CNFDS of MID patient,neither for western medicine.Conclusion Cluster pricking on head points improves the intelligence of MID patient,reduces ET level and grades up HDS and ADL,moreover,it reduces CNFDS of MID patients and releases the symptoms.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (No.62171051)。
文摘Puncturing has been recognized as a promising technology to cope with the coexistence problem of enhanced mobile broadband(eMBB) and ultra-reliable low latency communications(URLLC)traffic. However, the steady performance of eMBB traffic while meeting the requirements of URLLC traffic with puncturing is a major challenge in some realistic scenarios. In this paper, we pay attention to the timely and energy-efficient processing for eMBB traffic in the industrial Internet of Things(IIoT), where mobile edge computing(MEC) is employed for data processing. Specifically, the performance of eMBB traffic and URLLC traffic in a MEC-based IIoT system is ensured by setting the threshold of tolerable delay and outage probability, respectively. Furthermore,considering the limited energy supply, an energy minimization problem of eMBB device is formulated under the above constraints, by jointly optimizing the resource blocks(RBs) punctured by URLLC traffic, data offloading and transmit power of eMBB device. With Markov's inequality, the problem is reformulated by transforming the probabilistic outage constraint into a deterministic constraint. Meanwhile, an iterative energy minimization algorithm(IEMA) is proposed.Simulation results demonstrate that our algorithm has a significant reduction in the energy consumption for eMBB device and achieves a better overall effect compared to several benchmarks.
文摘Significant variations in global temperatures and weather patterns over time are known as climate change.Although it occurs naturally,human activities—particularly the burning of fossil fuels,deforestation,and industrial processes—are accelerating these changes,which have various detrimental effects on the environment.This review aims to highlight the edapho-climatic requirements of this cactus and the advantages and challenges of its cultivation to mitigate climate change.The prickly pear cactus is a plant with numerous financial and environmental advantages.It needs well-draining,sandy or gravelly soil to avoid root rot and do best in full sun.With a strong tolerance for dryness,they thrive in arid or semi-arid regions with scorching summers and prefer sparing watering.Despite being suited to tropical climates,some species can tolerate freezing temperatures and sporadic frost.Once established,these hardy plants require little care and thrive in nutrient-poor soils,which makes them perfect for xeriscaping or challenging growing environments.Because of its high water use efficiency ratio and low water requirements,prickly pear can be grown in marginally dry and semi-arid areas.The cactus does contribute to the ecological and socioeconomic fight against climate change.For instance,it supports sustainable agriculture,biodiversity preservation,soil restoration,carbon sequestration,and effective water usage.Demarcating dry and semi-arid zones and fostering employment in these areas is beneficial from a socioeconomic standpoint.The prickly pear’s traditional cultural heritage supports its current economic function as a crop that can withstand drought.While ecological threats necessitate balanced management,this adaptability promotes sustainable growth.Innovations in bioenergy and value-added goods build on its historical applications,increasing its socioeconomic advantages and,eventually,its worldwide significance.
基金the financial contribution of the Groupe de Recherche En Médecine d’Urgence du CHUL (GREMUC)which is the local emergency department research group。
文摘Febrile infants are at greater risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBI),which include bacterial meningitis and bacteremia.Although bacterial meningitis is uncommon,^([1-2])it remains a concern for clinicians treating infants younger than 90 d.Guidelines for investigating fever without a source(meaning without an apparent source of infection,or of nonobvious origin) are numerous around the world but remain conflicting,particularly on whether to perform a lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis in infants older than 22 d and hence at lower risk than younger infants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81803547)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China(2021J01204)Fujian Provincial Regional Development Project(2021N3005)。
文摘Most Aloe species are used as new food or functional food ingredient.Even though widely known for its health benefits,the anti-inflammatory effects and underlying mechanisms of Aloin(Alo),an anthraquinone compound isolated from plant species of the genus Aloe,remain unidentified.Here,we investigated the protective effects of Alo against cecal ligation and puncture(CLP)-induced sepsis and microflora in mice.Alo significantly improved CLP-induced sepsis and the survival rate of septic mice,downregulated the expression of proinflammatory factors,and decreased the infiltration of inflammatory cells in tissues.Alo upregulated the proportion of peritoneal macrophages,reduced the number of peritoneal bacteria,decreased the content of short-chain fatty acids and bile acids in the abdominal cavity,and suppressed Toll-like receptor(TLR)-2/4/nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB)/NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3)/Caspase-1/3/8 signaling.Furthermore,Alo altered the composition of the microbiome and promoted the growth of Lactobacillus,which showed a stronger anti-inflammatory effect.Whole-genome analysis identified the genes Saa3,Il10,Fpr1,and Eif4a1 associated with the protective effects of Alo in mice with CLP-induced sepsis.Overall,our results provide novel insights into the therapeutic potential and mechanism of action of Alo in the treatment of sepsis.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China:81774402。
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical effect of quick puncture with collateral-pricking cupping for facial acne.Methods:Twenty-eight patients with acne were treated with pricking acne spot and abdominal region of three toes for bloodletting combined with collateral-pricking cupping on the back,once every 5 days,for3 weeks in succession.A 3-month follow-up was applied to observe the reducing rate and clinical effect of facial skin lesions after treatment.Results:Of the 28 cases,9 were cured,12 remarkably effective,5 effective,and 2 ineffective.The total effective rate was 92.86%.Conclusion:The effect of pricking acne spot and abdominal region of three toes combined with collateralpricking cupping on the back is good,being worthy of further clinical discussion to promote its application.
文摘BACKGROUND The World Health Organization(WHO)recommends lumbar puncture(LP)procedures to assess the diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis(CM)among patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)disease(AHD)with positive serum cryptococcal antigen(CrAg)and do not have evidence of CM.AIM To estimate pooled prevalence of uptake of LP,CM and mortality among patients with AHD.METHODS PubMed,Cochrane Library and EMBASE were searched for articles published between January 2011 and December 2024.LP uptake was defined as percentage of people who underwent LP procedures among those with AHD(CD4≤200 cells/mm3 or WHO stage III/IV)and positive serum CrAg.Using random effects models,we computed the pooled estimate of LP uptake,CM and mortality and 95%CI.Stratified analyses were used to compare uptake of LP between studies that involved multiple vs single sites,and mortality analyses between patients with positive and negative serum CrAg were performed.Sensitivity analysis on LP uptake was done by excluding prospective cohort studies that reported 100%uptake.RESULTS A total of 32 studies with 46890 people with AHD screened for serum CrAg and 2730(5.8%)had positive serum CrAg.Overall,pooled prevalence of LP uptake was 67.7%(95%CI:54.0-81.5).The overall pooled prevalence of CM was 54.3%(95%CI:39.7-69.0),and mortality was 6.2%(95%CI:4.5-8.0).There is disparities in the pooled prevalence of LP uptake with studies involving multiple sites having lower prevalence compared to those that involved single sites(54.8%vs 84.7%,P=0.004).By excluding prospective cohort studies that reported 100%uptake,the overall LP uptake was 54.5%(95%CI:38.8-70.1).The pooled prevalence of CM was significantly lower among studies that involved multiple sites compared to those that involved single sites(6.8%vs 8.1%,P≤0.001).Mortality was significantly twice as high among patients who had positive serum CrAg compared to those who had negative serum CrAg[risk ratio=2.0(95%CI:1.6-2.5),P≤0.001].CONCLUSION Nearly three to five in 10 people with AHD with positive serum CrAg did not have LP procedures done,indicating significant gaps in identifying patients with CM.Establishing a confirmed diagnosis of CM is critical to avoid exposing patients to subtherapeutic levels of antifungals preemptively.Capacity to perform LP and patient refusals are among the reasons for not performing the procedure.Capacity building in training health care providers to perform LP procedures and professional counselling to obtain patient consent are critical for appropriate treatment to reduce mortality associated with CM infection.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of pricking needling by filiform needles in trea ng pediatric func onal dyspepsia. Methods Pricking needling was carried out on the 65 children with func onal dyspepsia on Shàngwǎn（上脘 CV 13）,Zhōngwǎn（中脘 CV 12）,Xiàwǎn（下脘 CV 10）,Guānyuán（关元 CV 4）,Tiānshū（天枢 ST 25） at both sides,Zúsānlǐ（足三里 ST 36） at both sides and Sìfèng（四缝 EX-UE 10）. The treatments were carried out once every three days for totally three times,and the clinical efficacy was observed. Results Fiftyeight cases were cured,eff ec ve in 7 cases and no invalid case; the cure rate was 89.2% and the total eff ec ve rate was 100%. Conclusion Treatments on pediatric functional dyspepsia by pricking needling with filiform needles are simple and convenient,the therapeutic efficacy is accurate,and it deserves further generaliza on.
文摘Objective To observe influence of kinetic needling on functional restoration of upper limbs of patients with apoplexy-induced shoulder-hand syndrome. Methods Ninety patients were randomly divided into an observation group （45 cases） and a control group （45 cases）. Basic treatments selected according to corresponding stroke units were applied to both groups. Besides, scalp acupuncture at Dingnie Qianxiexian （MS 6, 顶颞前斜线）, Dingnie Houxiexian （MS 6, 顶颞前斜线） and Dingzhongxian （NS 5, 顶中线）, was applied in the treatment group. In the observation group, active and passive movement was carried out during the process of scalp acupuncture, and then needling plus bloodletting puncturing and cupping was applied. In the control group, only needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping was given. Therapeutic effects, pain scoring obtained by visual analogue scales （VAS）, FugI-Meyer and FugI-Meyer＇s scoring reflecting moving functions of upper limbs were made after 4 courses of treatments in both groups. Results The total effective rate was 95.5% and 91.1% in the observation group and control group, respectively, showing superiority of the former to the latter （P〈0.05）. After treatment, VAS scores were all obviously reduced in both groups （P〈0.01）, and the reduction in the former was significantly more than that in the latter （P〈0.01）. Moving functions of upper limbs shown by Fugl-Meyer＇s scoring were improved after 2 courses of treatment in both groups （P〈0.01）. The improvement was more obvious after 4 courses of treatment than that after 2 courses of treatment in both groups （P〈0.05）. After 4 courses of treatment, moving functions shown by FugI-Meyer＇s scoring were more remarkably improved in the observation group than those in the control group（t=3.9, P〈0.01）. Conclusion Both kinetic needling combined with needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping and simple needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping are effective in treating shoulder-hand syndrome after apoplexy, and the former is better than the latter.
基金Supported by Research Fund for Young Teachers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
文摘Objective To compare the different efficacy in treating patients with chronic insomnia by pricking,acupuncture and estazolam.Methods Sixty patients were divided into pricking group（group A）,acupuncture group（group B） and western medicine group（group C） according to the random number table,with 20 cases in each group.In group A,hook-type needles were applied on Shenmai（申脉 BL 62） and Zhaohai（照海 Kl 6） bilaterally by piercing the skin,a small amount of mucus was squeezed and subcutaneous fibers were broken;in group B,disposable acupuncture needles were applied by needling BL 62 and Kl 6 bilaterally at the depth of 0.5 cun;in group C,patients were asked to take 1 mg estazolam once a day at bedtime.The three groups were observed for 28 days,and Epworth scores and improvement of symptoms in daytime dysfunction were recorded.Results The total effective rate of improvement of symptoms in daytime dysfunction of group A（100%,20/20） was superior to that of group B（70%,14/20）,and the differences were statistically significant（P〈0.05）;the total effective rates of group A and group B were superior to that of group C（25%,5/20）,and the differences were statistically significant（P〈0.01,P〈0.05）.In terms of Epworth scores,the efficacy of group A was significantly superior to that of group B（13.35±2.85 vs 11.10±3.88,P〈0.05）,the efficacy of group A was superior to that of group C（13.35±2.85 vs 5.30±3.28,P〈0.01）,and the efficacy of group B was superior to that of group C（11.10±3.88 vs 5.30±3.28,P〈0.01）.Epworth scores significantly decreased in each group after treatment（P〈0.01）.Conclusion The therapy of pricking BL 62 and Kl 6 for patients of chronic insomnia was effective,daytime sleepiness was relieved and daytime dysfunctions were improved,and the therapy was superior to estazolam,and more advantageous than acupuncture.
文摘Objective To observe the analgesic effect on herpes zoster treated by the comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping combined with bloodletting at Longyan （龙眼, Extra） acupoint. Methods According to the random mumber table, 104 cases of herpes zoster were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 52 cases in each one. In the observation group, the blocking method was used at the starting site and the ending site of herpetic zone, the surrounding needling method was applied toward the center of the painful zone, with horizontal needling technique; and the local pricking and cupping methods as well as the bloodletting at Longyan （Extra） acupoint were adopted. In the control group, Jiáj （夹脊 EX-B 2） at the corresponding affected nerve segments and the local Ashi points were selected and stimulated with electroacupuncture. The visual analogue scale （VAS） was adopted to determine the analgesic effect 20 min, 1, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h after treatment separately in each group. Results The onset time of analgesic effect in the observation group was shorter than that in the control group and the efficacy time of duration was longer than that in the control group （all P0.05）. The analgesic effect and the result of comprehensive efficacy assessment were superior to those of the control group （both P0.05）. Conclusion The comprehensive therapy of blocking, surrounding needling, pricking and cupping method combined with bloodletting at Longyan （Extra） achieves the significant analgesic effect on herpes zoster.
基金Supported by Research Project of Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hebei Province:2009128
文摘Objective To compare the difference of therapeutic effects between vessel pricking therapy and Prednisone for treatment of henoch-schonlein purpura nephritis（HSPN）.Methods Seventy cases of acute purpura nephritis syndrome were randomly divided into an observation group （40 cases） and a control group （30 cases）.Patients in observation group were differentiated into sthenic and asthenic syndromes.Vessel pricking therapy was applied at Hégǔ（合谷 LI 4）,Qūchí（曲池 LI 11）,Xuèhǎi（血海 SP 10） etc.by three-edged needle for sthenic symptom;shallow needling was used at Píshū（脾俞 BL 20）,Shènshū（肾俞 BL 23）,Zúsānlǐ（足三里 ST 36） etc.by filiform needle for asthenic syndromes.The control group was treated with oral administration of Prednisone.The symptom score of TCM,24 h urinary protein,red blood cell count of urinary sediment of both groups were observed before and after treatment and therapeutic effects were compared.Results The total effective rate of 92.5%（37/40） in observation group was superior to that of 80.0%（24/30） in control group,and there was a significant difference between two groups （P0.05）;the symptom score of TCM,24 h urinary protein,red blood cell count of urinary sediment were all improved in both groups after treatment （all P0.05）,and moreover,the improvement in observation group was superior to that of control group （all P0.05）;after treatment,the symptom score of TCM of sthenic syndrome was lower than that of asthenic syndrome in observation group （P0.05）.Conclusion Vessel pricking therapy has a significant therapeutic effect for treatment of HSPN,superior to that of oral administration of Prednisone,and the therapeutic effect is better for treating sthenic syndrome than for asthenic syndrome.
基金Supported by Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation:The mechanism of moxibustion improves rheumatoid arthritis by promoting lymphatic drainage function(No.2016M590681)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of pricking and penetrating moxibustion therapy on refractory insomnia.METHODS: Totally 60 subjects were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 30 in each group. The treatment group was treated with pricking and penetrating moxibustion therapy, the control group with penetrating moxibustion therapy, the treatment was given once every day, two groups of patients were treated 20 times,compared the efficacy, pinsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI) and Traditional Chinese Medicine symptom, safety evaluation between the two groups.RESULTS: Compared with 10, 20 times after the treatment, the effective rate of the treatment group(93.3%) higher than that of the control group(80.0%)(P < 0.05); Compared with beforetreatment, 20 times after treatment, the PSQI and TCM symptom pattern scores of the two groups were significantly decreased(P < 0.01); Compared with 10, 20 times after the treatment, the treatment group are better than the control group in improving the total score and the integral of PSQI(P <0.05 or P < 0.01); The treatment group are better than the control group in improving the TCM symptom pattern score, difficulty in going to sleep, palpitation, amnesia, fidget, sweating, impaired concentration(P < 0.01 or P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: The pricking and penetrating moxibustion therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of refractory insomnia and the treatment can improve the curative effect of the therapy that uses penetrating moxibustion only.
文摘Objective:To observe effects of pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews on upper limb spasm of poststroke patients.Methods:A total of 72 patients with post-stroke upper limb spasm were randomly divided into a comprehensive group of pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews with rehabilitation training(comprehensive group)and the simple rehabilitation training group(rehabilitation group),and there were 36 patients in each group.On the basis of routine therapy,the patients of the two groups received rehabilitation therapy for 6 consecutive days and 1-day rest,for 4 weeks in total.On the above basis,the patients in the comprehensive group received pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews,once every other day,3 times per week,for 4 weeks in total.Before treatment,after the first treatment,and after 4-week treatment,the patients were observed for changes of upper limb spasticity(Modified Ashworth Scale,MAS),upper limb movement function(Fugl-Meyer Assessment,FMA),activity of daily living(Modified Barthel Index,MBI),and biceps and triceps integrated electromyogram(IEMG)values were observed as well as the therapeutic effects.Results:(1)After the first treatment,there were statistically significant differences of the MAS scale grades in patients of the two groups(P<0.05).The FMA scores in the comprehensive group were increased than that before treatment(P<0.05),and the MBI scores of the two groups were increased than those before treatment(both P<0.05).The FMA and MBI scores in the comprehensive group were higher than those of the rehabilitation group(both P<0.05).The biceps and triceps IEMG values were not improved than those before treatment(all P>0.05).(2)After 4-week treatment,there were statistically significant differences of MAS grades in patients of the two groups(P<0.05).The FMA and MBI scores in the two groups were increased than those before treatment(all P<0.05),and the FMA and MBI scores in the comprehensive group were higher than those in the rehabilitation group(both P<0.05).Through comparison of the differences of FMA and MBI scores of the two groups,the difference values in the comprehensive group were higher than those of the rehabilitation group(both P<0.05).The biceps and triceps IEMG values in the two groups were decreased than those before treatment(all P<0.05),and those in the comprehensive group were lower than those in the rehabilitation group(both P<0.05).The biceps and triceps IEMG values in patients of the comprehensive group were higher than those before treatment(both P<0.05).(3)After 4-week treatment,the total effective rate in the comprehensive group was 83.3%(30/36),and that was 58.3%(21/36)in the rehabilitation group.The total effective rate in the comprehensive group was higher than that in the rehabilitation group(P<0.05).Conclusions:The pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews can release affected upper limb flexor muscle spasticity and movement function of the patients with post-stroke upper limb spasm,decrease biceps IEMG values of the affected side,and improve activities of daily living.
文摘Acupuncture combined with blood-letting puncturing and cupping Is quite effectivein treatment of migraine.The total effective rate of 300 cases is 95.7％.Combined treatment ofacupuncture and cupping can supplement each other in strengthening the therapeutic effect and is agood way for relieving headache.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China:Novel Dynamic Regulation Method of Acupoint Stimulation Based on Injectable Magnetic Gel for Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury (No. 82074560)Effect Evaluation of Different Combinations of Acupuncture Techniques (No. 8207152951)the Shaanxi Province Innovation Capacity Support Program Project:Exploring the Mechanism of Moxibustion on Diarrheal Irritable Bowel Syndrome based on the"Intestinal Flora-Intestinal Mucosal Immunity"Pathway (No. 2020KJXX-075)。
文摘OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of blood pricking and cupping in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain(NLBP).METHODS:The China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database(CNKI), Wanfang Med Online Database(Wanfang), China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP), Pub Med, Web of Science,EMBase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception to October 31, 2021, for randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of the treatment of NLBP by blood pricking and cupping. The quality of each included study was evaluated according to the Cochrane Systematic Assessor’s Manual evaluation criteria, while the Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4software.RESULTS: A total of 13 thirteen RCTs included a total of 1088 subjects. The visual analogue scale scores indicated that blood pricking and cupping was superior to the other treatments at relieving NLBP pain [mean difference(MD) =-1.43;95% confidence interval(CI):-2.31 to 0.54;Z = 3.15;P = 0.002). The Oswestry Disability Index score of blood pricking and cupping was superior to that of the control group in terms of improving NLBP dysfunction(MD =-6.25;95%CI:-8.37 to-4.31);Z = 5.77;P < 0.000 01). 7 RCTs mentioned no adverse reactions, while one study reported mild syncope [7%(n = 3), all in the 17-30 years group] that was gradually relieved after rest. CONCLUSIONS: Blood pricking and cupping therapy can safely and effectively reduce pain and improve functional impairment in patients with NLBP. However, this study included limited high-grade studies with a small overall sample size;therefore, further high-quality large-sample RCTs are needed to improve clinical evidence.
文摘In this paper,the author introduced her clinical observation and main points ofoperation on sitting still of Qigong plus blood pricking therapy founded by herself for treatment of 21cases of Aids.Results showed that this therapy had actions in clearing away heat and toxic materials,strengthenign the body resistance to eliminate pathogenic factors and enhancing the immune functionand the ability against diseases of the human body which played important roles in controlling syrup-toms of patients with Aids and prolonging their life span.
文摘In this study,the changes of clinical symptoms and signs,contents of uric acid inthe blood and urine and RNAase activities were observed to investigate the therapeutic role of prickingblood plus cupping in the treatment of gouty arthritis.It was observed that the effective rate was100％in the pricking blood group and 68.43％in the medicine group.Besides,there was a statisticallysignificant difference in chemical indexes between the two groups.The results indicate that prickingblood may cure the disease by promoting the excretion of uric acid,inhibiting the synthesis of uric acidand regulating the metabolism of pruines in organism.
文摘Puncturing is the predominant strategy to construct high code rate turbo codes. Puncturing period is a crucial parameter influencing the performance of punctured turbo codes (PTC). Here we developed a new puncturing scheme of turbo codes, with which the puncturing period on the performance of PTC is studied. Consequently, suggestions on selecting the puncturing period are proposed.
文摘Puncturing points opposite to the diseased side was used to treat injuries in 2560soldiers during their training.The instant effective rate and curative rate of the therapy was up to 96.25％and 38.44％respectively.
