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Clinical observation on acupoint injection for back pain in patients with primary osteoporosis
ConclusionFor back pain in elderly patients with primary osteoporosis, based on the routine treatment of oral medication, the clinical efficacy of acupoint injection with salmon calcitonin at bilateral Pishu (BL 20) and Shenshu (BL 23) is more significant than that of intramuscular injection. Acupoint injection treatment can improve patients ’ conditions and reduce the use of analgesics. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - September 11, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical observation of tuina manipulations for tic disorders in kids
ConclusionTuina manipulation is effective for TTD, CMTD and TS. It can correct the abnormal alterations of patients ’ cervical vertebrae, and its efficacy for TTD is most significant. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical observation of Zhen ’ai needling method in Nei Jing ( Classic of Internal Medicine ) for children with allergic rhinitis accompanied by adenoid hypertrophy
ConclusionBoth conventional acupuncture and conventional acupuncture plus Zhen ’ai needling method can improve clinical symptoms of children with AR accompanied by AH; and conventional acupuncture plus Zhen’ai needling method has a better effect than conventional acupuncture in improving AH symptoms. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical observation on herb-partitioned spreading moxibustion at Baliao points plus climen for diminished ovarian reserve
ConclusionHerb-partitioned spreading moxibustion at Baliao points plus climen can produce valid therapeutic efficacy for DOR. It can improve the clinical symptoms, regulate serum hormone levels and increase ovarian blood perfusion, thus improving ovarian reserve function, producing more significant efficacy than climen alone. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical study on auricular point sticking plus Western medicine for moderate gastric cancer pain
ConclusionThe clinical efficacy of auricular point sticking plus Western medicine for moderate gastric cancer pain is valid. This combined treatment can alleviate cancer pain and improve patients ’ quality of life, which may be related to its ability to reduce COX-2 and TNF-α levels. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical observation on muscle regions of meridians needling method in improving upper limb function for children with cerebral palsy of spastic hemiplegia type
ConclusionMuscle regions of meridians needling method added on the basis of conventional rehabilitation can effectively reduce the muscle tone of upper limb and enhance the muscle strength, and improve the upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy of spastic hemiplegia type. The efficacy is superior to that of the conventional rehabilitation plus conventional acupuncture treatment. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of electroacupuncture at Lower He-Sea points including Yanglingquan (GB 34) on nuclear factor- κB and interleukin-1β in guinea pigs with acute cholecystitis
ConclusionEA at the Lower He-Sea points of the stomach, large intestine, small intestine and gallbladder can produce curative effects on AC guinea pigs and reduced the inflammatory symptoms. Intervention effect of Yanglingquan (GB 34) on AC guinea pigs is superior to that of Zusanli (ST 36), Shangjuxu (ST 37) and Xiajuxu (ST 39). The mechanism of EA at Yanglingquan (GB 34) in treating AC may be regulating IL-1 β and NF-κB to control the inflammatory response and improve the gallbladder tissue damage. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Study on the differences between moxibustion at different points in the effects on the anti-fatigue ability of rats undergoing one-time exhaustive swimming
ConclusionMoxibustion at Shenshu (BL 23), Zusanli (ST 36) and Shenque (CV 8) shows different anti-fatigue effects by regulating the energy metabolism and endocrine metabolism in rats undergoing one-time exhaustive swimming. Moxibustion at Shenshu (BL 23) is better in promoting energy synthesis. Moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) is more effective in regulating synthesis and decomposition of the skeletal muscle proteins. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

A review of time-effect research on acupuncture in experimental rats/mice in the recent 10 years
ConclusionThroughout the time-effect studies of acupuncture intervention in experimental rats/mice, conclusions are inconsistent, especially the lack of quantitative research on acupuncture operation time, acupuncture frequency, acupuncture treatment duration, and optimal stimulation amount. Future research should explore and determine the best time-quantity parameters that affect the effectiveness of acupuncture intervention, which is the key and goal of the acupuncture time-effect research. Independent intervention-time experiments throughout the entire course of a single disease (dominant disease) need to be done to gui...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Therapeutic efficacy of moxibustion plus medicine in the treatment of infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome and its effect on serum immune inflammatory factors
ConclusionThe treatment of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus clomifene citrate capsules can increase the endometrium thickness, reduce the ovarian volume, improve the status of serum sex hormone disorders, and increase the conception rate in patients with infertility due to PCOS, which may be related to the adjustment of the levels of immune inflammatory factors such as serum TNF- α and NF-κB. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Electronic moxibustion apparatus and traditional moxibustion in treating knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionElectronic moxibustion apparatus and traditional moxibustion both are effective in reducing joint pain and improving joint function in KOA patients, and they are equivalent comparing the clinical efficacy. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical observation on filiform fire-needling plus continuous passive motion therapy for frozen shoulder
ConclusionFiliform fire-needling plus CPM can produce more significant efficacy than celecoxib capsule plus CPM for frozen shoulder; it can alleviate pain, improve shoulder function and restore joint range of motion in such patients. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 30, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Therapeutic effect of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus medications for senile osteoporosis and its effect on serum BMP-2 and OPG levels
ConclusionHeat-sensitive moxibustion plus medications for SOP can significantly relieve patients ’ pain, improve dysfunction, and increase bone density, which may be related to the improvement of the serum BMP-2 and OPG levels. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - May 31, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of electroacupuncture plus drug anesthesia on pain and stress response in patients after radical surgery for stomach cancer
ConclusionElectroacupuncture plus drug anesthesia can significantly relieve pain and stress response in patients after radical surgery for stomach cancer. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - May 31, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Therapeutic observation of manipulation plus exercise therapy in treating upper crossed syndrome postures of primary school students
ConclusionSinew-bone balancing manipulation plus exercise therapy can notably improve the FHA and FSA and reduce the sagittal static posture total score in pupils with UCS, so as to correct the bad postures and adjust UCS physique. It can produce more significant efficacy compared with exercise therapy alone. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - May 31, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research