World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies.It is published quarterly worldwide.The focus of the journal includes,but is n...World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies.It is published quarterly worldwide.The focus of the journal includes,but is not confined to,clinical researches,summary of clinical experiences。展开更多
Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)ABSTRACT During the past 30 years, acupuncture has developed a lot in the whole world. The internationa...Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)ABSTRACT During the past 30 years, acupuncture has developed a lot in the whole world. The international group of acupuncture has been enlarged and a new page was created in the cause of human health and medicine. At the eve of "The 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of WFAS—International Acupuncture Congress", in order to show the achievements in the circle of acupuncture and set up a new image of global acupuncture circle, expand the influence of acupuncture, promote international cooperation, World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion will print a Special Issue in large scale, Acupuncture in the Whole World—Global Events Record of Acu-Moxi and calling for articles starts from now on.展开更多
The clinical questions of acupuncture-moxibustion(Acup-Mox)guidelines are complicated,including not only the curative effect of Acup-Mox intervention measures,but also the operational elements of Acup-Mox.This paper a...The clinical questions of acupuncture-moxibustion(Acup-Mox)guidelines are complicated,including not only the curative effect of Acup-Mox intervention measures,but also the operational elements of Acup-Mox.This paper aimed to put forward the idea and process of collecting clinical questions in developing international acupuncture clinical practice guidelines.The experience was collected and the idea of collecting clinical questions of Acup-Mox was formed through expert consultation and discussion in combination with expert opinions.Based on the characteristics of Acup-Mox discipline.This paper put forward the thinking of collecting elements of clinical questions following the intervention-population-outcome-control(I-P-O-C)inquiry process,according to the discipline of Acup-Mox.It was emphasized that in the process of collecting clinical questions,"treatable population"and"alleviable outcome indicators"for a specific Acup-Mox intervention with certain therapeutic effect should be focused on,so as to highlight the pertinence of clinical questions of AcupMox guidelines in terms of population and outcome elements.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the differences in the needs of users and the value orientation of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs)by comparing the contents and formation methods of clinical questions in Chinese and Korean CPG...Objective:To analyze the differences in the needs of users and the value orientation of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs)by comparing the contents and formation methods of clinical questions in Chinese and Korean CPGs of acupuncture-moxibustion(Acup-Mox).Methods:The full text of CPGs was systematically searched from the official websites of Chinese and Korean traditional medicine societies and Acup-Mox associations,with the topic"Acup-Mox for treating diseases"and the retrieval time up to September 28,2022.Two researchers screened the CPGs independently,and extracted the guidelines'topics,content,quantity and formation methods of clinical questions.The quantitative data were collected by counting the frequency,and the qualitative data were classified and described by thematic analysis.Results:A total of 29 guidelines were included in this study,including 20 Chinese guidelines(305 questions)and 9 Korean guidelines(223 questions).The differences lie in the aspects of content and diversity,and formation method.As for content and diversity,Chinese guidelines focused mainly on the questions related to treatment such as the operation of specific intervention(86,28.2%),efficacy of intervention(78,25.6%),and also involving questions in diagnosis,prevention,and prognosis.While the clinical questions in Korean guidelines were concentrated to efficacy of intervention(218,97.8%).As for formation method,in Chinese guidelines,questions were usually collected directly from clinicians,and then determined and optimized by experts.In Korean guidelines,frequently used clinical Acup-Mox interventions would be screened first.Then the expert group would set up corresponding intervention control measures so as to form clinical questions related to treatment efficacy.Conclusions:The differences reflect the different needs of clinical practitioners,and the different aims or concepts in developing Acup-Mox guidelines between China and South Korea.Chinese guidelines emphasized promoting operation protocols and techniques of Acup-Mox for practical use,while Korean guidelines emphasized promoting the frequently used clinical intervention therapies.It is speculated that the guidelines from these two countries would play different roles in guiding clinical operation and supporting medical decision.In terms of formation methods of clinical questions,it is suggested to attach importance to optimizing process in formatting clinical questions to improve the clinical applicability of CPGs of Acup-Mox.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effects of fuzhengbutu(strengthening antipathogenic qi and tonifying the earth)acupuncture-moxibustion therapy on walking function in the patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.Methods: A total...Objective: To observe the effects of fuzhengbutu(strengthening antipathogenic qi and tonifying the earth)acupuncture-moxibustion therapy on walking function in the patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.Methods: A total of 57 patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke treated in our hospital from January2018 through to October 2018 were collected as the study objects. According to random number table,they were divided into a treatment group(29 cases) and a control group(28 cases). In the treatment group, the fuzhengbutu acupuncture-moxibustion therapy combined with rehabilitation treatment was adopted. In the control group, the rehabilitation treatment was given. The persistent walking time and pause time in PIERENSTEP gait measurable training and test system as well as the score of Berg balance scale(BBS) were compared between the two groups.Results: In the treatment group, the persistent walking time after treatment 1.47 ±0.28) s was shorter obviously versus before treatment(2.12 ± 0.38)s, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). The pause time after treatment was not different obviously versus before treatment(P> 0.05). In the control group,the persistent walking time after treatment(1.88 ± 0.22) s was shorter obviously versus before treatment(2.18 ± 0.30)s, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). The pause time after treatment was not different obviously versus before treatment(P> 0.05). Before treatment, the differences were not significant in the persistent walking time and pause duration in the patients of either group(P>0.05). After treatment, the persistent walking time in the treatment group was shorter obviously than the control group(P<0.05) and the difference in pause time was not significant between the two groups(P>0.05). Before treatment, there was no difference in BBS score between the two groups(P>0.05). In the treatment group, BBS score(42.79 ±2.78) after treatment was higher than(35.86 ±2.64) before treatment, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). In the control group, BBS score(39.07 ±2.67) after treatment was higher than(35.86 ±2.64) before treatment, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). In comparison of BBS score after treatment between the two groups, the score in the treatment group was higher than the control group, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion: Based on rehabilitation treatment, Fuzhengbutu acupuncture-moxibustion therapy effectively improves the walking function of the patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke.展开更多
In review of acupuncture literature from 1949 to 2010, in accordance with the data in ‘Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank', the accounting analysis was used for comprehensive...In review of acupuncture literature from 1949 to 2010, in accordance with the data in ‘Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank', the accounting analysis was used for comprehensive analysis and regularity summery of acupuncture therapy for apoplexy sequelae. The results showed that Hegu(LI 4), Zusanli(ST 36), Quchi(LI 11), Jianyu(LI 15), Sanyinjiao(SP 6), Yanglingquan(GB 34), Lianquan(CV 23), and Waiguan(TE 5) were used at the highest frequency. In the therapeutic methods, acupuncture was used at the highest frequency, followed by scalp acupuncture, and simultaneous application of acupuncture and herbal medicine.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effect of compound laser acupuncture-moxibustion on blood glucose,fasting insulin and blood lipids levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)rats.Methods:Forty male Wistar rats were ran doml...Objective:To investigate the effect of compound laser acupuncture-moxibustion on blood glucose,fasting insulin and blood lipids levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)rats.Methods:Forty male Wistar rats were ran domly divided into 4 groups,in eluding the no rmal group,model control group,laser group and sham laser group(n=10 per group).The rats in the normal group were fed with a standard diet.Rats in other groups were fed with a high-sugar and high-fat diet for 4 weeks,then intraperitoneally injected with 1%streptozotocin to induce T2DM model.The laser group was irradiated by 10.6 μm and 650 nm compound laser on bilateral Pishu(BL 20),Shenshu(BL 23)and Sanyinjiao(SP 6)for 5 min,6 times a week for 5 weeks.The sham laser group received the same treatment as the laser group,but without laser output.The model control group and normal group were not treated.Blood glucose levels were measured before and after 1,2,3,4 and 5 weeks of treatment.The serum levels of fasting insulin,total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low-density lipoprotein(LDL),and high-density lipoprotein(HDL)were analyzed after the last treatment.Results:The blood glucose levels in the model control group in creased duri ng the 5 weeks of treatment compared with the no rmal group(P<0.05),while those in the laser group were significantly lower than the model control group after weekly treatment(P<0.01 or P<0.05).After 1,2 and 3 weeks of treatment,the blood glucose levels in the laser group decreased obviously compared with the sham laser group(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Compared with the normal group,the levels of fasti ng in suli n,TC and LDL in the model control group notably in creased(P<0.01 or P<0.05),while their levels in the laser group were significantly lower than the model control group after 5 weeks of treatment(P<0.05 or P<0.01).However,no statistically significant differences were observed in TG or HDL levels among the 4 groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:The compound laser acupuncture-moxibustion of 10.6μm and 650 nm had positive effects on the regulati on of hyperglycemia and insulin resista nee in T2DM rats,which may be a potential treatment for T2DM,and also provide an alternative to the traditional acupuncture and moxibustion therapy.展开更多
The frequencies of use of 361 human acupoints in 74 academic journals of traditional Chinese medicine published between 1949 and 2010 are arranged in order using ‘Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncturemoxibustion In...The frequencies of use of 361 human acupoints in 74 academic journals of traditional Chinese medicine published between 1949 and 2010 are arranged in order using ‘Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncturemoxibustion Information Databank'. The frequencies of use are divided into five grades: most frequent use, more frequent use, frequent use, less frequent use and infrequent use. The most frequently used acupoints and infrequently used acupoints are summarized and analyzed to help point selection for clinical acupuncture and selection of acupuncture research projects in the future.展开更多
The clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion(AM)mainly depends on acupoints,but the relationship between the acupoints and AM remains unclear.Improving clinical efficacy and clarifying the mechanisms of AM is crit...The clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion(AM)mainly depends on acupoints,but the relationship between the acupoints and AM remains unclear.Improving clinical efficacy and clarifying the mechanisms of AM is critical.We found that the specificity and sensitivity of acupoints,the skill of operation,and reasonable amount of stimulation can significantly improve the efficacy of AM.In addition,some studies have shown that Neural-Endocrine-Immune network and metabolites are involved in this process,clarifying the therapeutic mechanism of acupoints.Therefore,how to effectively use acupoints to improve the clinical efficacy of AM is one of the key issues in need of an urgent solution.In summary,this article reviewed the Chinese and English databases on the clinical efficacy and underlying mechanisms of acupoints to clarify the relationship between acupoints and AM efficacy and ultimately improve clinical efficacy through effective and rational use of acupoints.展开更多
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating Alzheimer's disease(AD). Methods: Forty-eight eligible AD patients were enrolled to receive acupuncture plus herb-partitioned moxi...Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating Alzheimer's disease(AD). Methods: Forty-eight eligible AD patients were enrolled to receive acupuncture plus herb-partitioned moxibustion. Mini-mental state examination(MMSE) was adopted for evaluation before and after intervention, and the therapeutic efficacy was observed. Results: After intervention, the MMSE score changed significantly(P<0.01), and the total effective rate was 83.3%. Conclusion: Acupuncture-moxibustion can significantly improve the cognitive function of AD patients, beneficial to the general promotion of the quality of life.展开更多
文摘World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies.It is published quarterly worldwide.The focus of the journal includes,but is not confined to,clinical researches,summary of clinical experiences。
文摘Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)ABSTRACT During the past 30 years, acupuncture has developed a lot in the whole world. The international group of acupuncture has been enlarged and a new page was created in the cause of human health and medicine. At the eve of "The 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of WFAS—International Acupuncture Congress", in order to show the achievements in the circle of acupuncture and set up a new image of global acupuncture circle, expand the influence of acupuncture, promote international cooperation, World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion will print a Special Issue in large scale, Acupuncture in the Whole World—Global Events Record of Acu-Moxi and calling for articles starts from now on.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2019YFC1712200 and 2019YFC1712201)。
文摘The clinical questions of acupuncture-moxibustion(Acup-Mox)guidelines are complicated,including not only the curative effect of Acup-Mox intervention measures,but also the operational elements of Acup-Mox.This paper aimed to put forward the idea and process of collecting clinical questions in developing international acupuncture clinical practice guidelines.The experience was collected and the idea of collecting clinical questions of Acup-Mox was formed through expert consultation and discussion in combination with expert opinions.Based on the characteristics of Acup-Mox discipline.This paper put forward the thinking of collecting elements of clinical questions following the intervention-population-outcome-control(I-P-O-C)inquiry process,according to the discipline of Acup-Mox.It was emphasized that in the process of collecting clinical questions,"treatable population"and"alleviable outcome indicators"for a specific Acup-Mox intervention with certain therapeutic effect should be focused on,so as to highlight the pertinence of clinical questions of AcupMox guidelines in terms of population and outcome elements.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program of China (No.2019YFC1712200,No.2019YFC1712201)。
文摘Objective:To analyze the differences in the needs of users and the value orientation of clinical practice guidelines(CPGs)by comparing the contents and formation methods of clinical questions in Chinese and Korean CPGs of acupuncture-moxibustion(Acup-Mox).Methods:The full text of CPGs was systematically searched from the official websites of Chinese and Korean traditional medicine societies and Acup-Mox associations,with the topic"Acup-Mox for treating diseases"and the retrieval time up to September 28,2022.Two researchers screened the CPGs independently,and extracted the guidelines'topics,content,quantity and formation methods of clinical questions.The quantitative data were collected by counting the frequency,and the qualitative data were classified and described by thematic analysis.Results:A total of 29 guidelines were included in this study,including 20 Chinese guidelines(305 questions)and 9 Korean guidelines(223 questions).The differences lie in the aspects of content and diversity,and formation method.As for content and diversity,Chinese guidelines focused mainly on the questions related to treatment such as the operation of specific intervention(86,28.2%),efficacy of intervention(78,25.6%),and also involving questions in diagnosis,prevention,and prognosis.While the clinical questions in Korean guidelines were concentrated to efficacy of intervention(218,97.8%).As for formation method,in Chinese guidelines,questions were usually collected directly from clinicians,and then determined and optimized by experts.In Korean guidelines,frequently used clinical Acup-Mox interventions would be screened first.Then the expert group would set up corresponding intervention control measures so as to form clinical questions related to treatment efficacy.Conclusions:The differences reflect the different needs of clinical practitioners,and the different aims or concepts in developing Acup-Mox guidelines between China and South Korea.Chinese guidelines emphasized promoting operation protocols and techniques of Acup-Mox for practical use,while Korean guidelines emphasized promoting the frequently used clinical intervention therapies.It is speculated that the guidelines from these two countries would play different roles in guiding clinical operation and supporting medical decision.In terms of formation methods of clinical questions,it is suggested to attach importance to optimizing process in formatting clinical questions to improve the clinical applicability of CPGs of Acup-Mox.
基金Supported by Rural and Urban Community Project for Promoting Appropriate Techniques of Fujian Health and Family Planning Administration:2018006
文摘Objective: To observe the effects of fuzhengbutu(strengthening antipathogenic qi and tonifying the earth)acupuncture-moxibustion therapy on walking function in the patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.Methods: A total of 57 patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke treated in our hospital from January2018 through to October 2018 were collected as the study objects. According to random number table,they were divided into a treatment group(29 cases) and a control group(28 cases). In the treatment group, the fuzhengbutu acupuncture-moxibustion therapy combined with rehabilitation treatment was adopted. In the control group, the rehabilitation treatment was given. The persistent walking time and pause time in PIERENSTEP gait measurable training and test system as well as the score of Berg balance scale(BBS) were compared between the two groups.Results: In the treatment group, the persistent walking time after treatment 1.47 ±0.28) s was shorter obviously versus before treatment(2.12 ± 0.38)s, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). The pause time after treatment was not different obviously versus before treatment(P> 0.05). In the control group,the persistent walking time after treatment(1.88 ± 0.22) s was shorter obviously versus before treatment(2.18 ± 0.30)s, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). The pause time after treatment was not different obviously versus before treatment(P> 0.05). Before treatment, the differences were not significant in the persistent walking time and pause duration in the patients of either group(P>0.05). After treatment, the persistent walking time in the treatment group was shorter obviously than the control group(P<0.05) and the difference in pause time was not significant between the two groups(P>0.05). Before treatment, there was no difference in BBS score between the two groups(P>0.05). In the treatment group, BBS score(42.79 ±2.78) after treatment was higher than(35.86 ±2.64) before treatment, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). In the control group, BBS score(39.07 ±2.67) after treatment was higher than(35.86 ±2.64) before treatment, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). In comparison of BBS score after treatment between the two groups, the score in the treatment group was higher than the control group, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion: Based on rehabilitation treatment, Fuzhengbutu acupuncture-moxibustion therapy effectively improves the walking function of the patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke.
基金supported by National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program, No. 2009CB522900)Leading Academic Discipline Project of Acupuncturemoxibustion and Tuina
文摘In review of acupuncture literature from 1949 to 2010, in accordance with the data in ‘Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank', the accounting analysis was used for comprehensive analysis and regularity summery of acupuncture therapy for apoplexy sequelae. The results showed that Hegu(LI 4), Zusanli(ST 36), Quchi(LI 11), Jianyu(LI 15), Sanyinjiao(SP 6), Yanglingquan(GB 34), Lianquan(CV 23), and Waiguan(TE 5) were used at the highest frequency. In the therapeutic methods, acupuncture was used at the highest frequency, followed by scalp acupuncture, and simultaneous application of acupuncture and herbal medicine.
基金Supported by the Science Foundation of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology(No.19441901200)the Three-Year Development Plan Project for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission[No.ZY(2018-2020)-CCCX-2001-05]
文摘Objective:To investigate the effect of compound laser acupuncture-moxibustion on blood glucose,fasting insulin and blood lipids levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)rats.Methods:Forty male Wistar rats were ran domly divided into 4 groups,in eluding the no rmal group,model control group,laser group and sham laser group(n=10 per group).The rats in the normal group were fed with a standard diet.Rats in other groups were fed with a high-sugar and high-fat diet for 4 weeks,then intraperitoneally injected with 1%streptozotocin to induce T2DM model.The laser group was irradiated by 10.6 μm and 650 nm compound laser on bilateral Pishu(BL 20),Shenshu(BL 23)and Sanyinjiao(SP 6)for 5 min,6 times a week for 5 weeks.The sham laser group received the same treatment as the laser group,but without laser output.The model control group and normal group were not treated.Blood glucose levels were measured before and after 1,2,3,4 and 5 weeks of treatment.The serum levels of fasting insulin,total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low-density lipoprotein(LDL),and high-density lipoprotein(HDL)were analyzed after the last treatment.Results:The blood glucose levels in the model control group in creased duri ng the 5 weeks of treatment compared with the no rmal group(P<0.05),while those in the laser group were significantly lower than the model control group after weekly treatment(P<0.01 or P<0.05).After 1,2 and 3 weeks of treatment,the blood glucose levels in the laser group decreased obviously compared with the sham laser group(P<0.01 or P<0.05).Compared with the normal group,the levels of fasti ng in suli n,TC and LDL in the model control group notably in creased(P<0.01 or P<0.05),while their levels in the laser group were significantly lower than the model control group after 5 weeks of treatment(P<0.05 or P<0.01).However,no statistically significant differences were observed in TG or HDL levels among the 4 groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:The compound laser acupuncture-moxibustion of 10.6μm and 650 nm had positive effects on the regulati on of hyperglycemia and insulin resista nee in T2DM rats,which may be a potential treatment for T2DM,and also provide an alternative to the traditional acupuncture and moxibustion therapy.
基金supported by National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program,No.2009CB522900)Leading Academic Discipline Project of Acupuncture and Tuina
文摘The frequencies of use of 361 human acupoints in 74 academic journals of traditional Chinese medicine published between 1949 and 2010 are arranged in order using ‘Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncturemoxibustion Information Databank'. The frequencies of use are divided into five grades: most frequent use, more frequent use, frequent use, less frequent use and infrequent use. The most frequently used acupoints and infrequently used acupoints are summarized and analyzed to help point selection for clinical acupuncture and selection of acupuncture research projects in the future.
基金supported by the Shanghai Municipal Population and Family Planning Commission“Excellent Youth Talent Training Program”(No.2018YQ11)the Clinical Research Plan of SHDC(Shanghai Hospital Development Center)(No.16CR4023A)+1 种基金the National Basic Research Program of China(973 program,No.2015CB554501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81674074,No.81873377)。
文摘The clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion(AM)mainly depends on acupoints,but the relationship between the acupoints and AM remains unclear.Improving clinical efficacy and clarifying the mechanisms of AM is critical.We found that the specificity and sensitivity of acupoints,the skill of operation,and reasonable amount of stimulation can significantly improve the efficacy of AM.In addition,some studies have shown that Neural-Endocrine-Immune network and metabolites are involved in this process,clarifying the therapeutic mechanism of acupoints.Therefore,how to effectively use acupoints to improve the clinical efficacy of AM is one of the key issues in need of an urgent solution.In summary,this article reviewed the Chinese and English databases on the clinical efficacy and underlying mechanisms of acupoints to clarify the relationship between acupoints and AM efficacy and ultimately improve clinical efficacy through effective and rational use of acupoints.
基金supported by Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Hospital,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
文摘Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating Alzheimer's disease(AD). Methods: Forty-eight eligible AD patients were enrolled to receive acupuncture plus herb-partitioned moxibustion. Mini-mental state examination(MMSE) was adopted for evaluation before and after intervention, and the therapeutic efficacy was observed. Results: After intervention, the MMSE score changed significantly(P<0.01), and the total effective rate was 83.3%. Conclusion: Acupuncture-moxibustion can significantly improve the cognitive function of AD patients, beneficial to the general promotion of the quality of life.
