Artificial intelligence is a frontier science for simulating,extending and expanding human intelligence,theoretical methods,technologies and application systems.Through the survey and analysis of the current situation...Artificial intelligence is a frontier science for simulating,extending and expanding human intelligence,theoretical methods,technologies and application systems.Through the survey and analysis of the current situation of the integration of artificial intelligence into the construction of the teacher team,the corresponding research plan and path are formulated,and the artificial intelligence is fully integrated with the construction of the professional teacher team of acupuncture and tuina,and specific practices are carried out.The practical research path includes the construction of the corresponding artificial intelligence education analysis system and platform for the teaching staff,the formulation and practice of artificial intelligence training and training plans for the teaching staff,the daily intelligent education of the teaching staff and the sustainable improvement of lifelong intelligent education literacy.Through this study,it is hoped that the teaching ability and level of acupuncture and tuina teachers will be improved,and more new ideas and methods will be provided for the training and education of acupuncture and tuina professionals.展开更多
BACKGROUND Cervical dystonia(CD)is a type of muscle tone disorder that usually occurs in the neck muscles.Due to the intermittent or continuous involuntary contraction of the neck muscles,the head and neck are twisted...BACKGROUND Cervical dystonia(CD)is a type of muscle tone disorder that usually occurs in the neck muscles.Due to the intermittent or continuous involuntary contraction of the neck muscles,the head and neck are twisted and skewed and some postural abnormalities occur.Long-term abnormal posture or pain can cause negative emotions in patients,which can affect their quality of life.CASE SUMMARY This case report included a 37-year-old woman who was diagnosed with CD associated with anxiety and depression;the accompanying symptoms were head and neck tilt of approximately 90°to the right and mental abnormality.After two courses of acupuncture treatment,the patient’s head and neck can be maintained in a normal position,and the negative emotions can be relieved.CONCLUSION This case indicates that acupuncture can effectively improve CD and the emotional state and quality of life of patients,making it an effective alternative treatment for the condition.展开更多
This paper discusses the mechanism of insulin resistance in obesity from the research progress of Chinese and Western medicine and its oxidative stress,inflammatory reaction and abnormal lipid metabolism in cognitive ...This paper discusses the mechanism of insulin resistance in obesity from the research progress of Chinese and Western medicine and its oxidative stress,inflammatory reaction and abnormal lipid metabolism in cognitive dysfunction.It also reviews the research progress of massage,one of the external treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine,in the treatment of insulin resistance and cognitive dysfunction in obesity,in order to provide more new ideas and new ways for clinical diagnosis and treatment of insulin resistance and related cognitive dysfunction caused by obesity.展开更多
Objective:To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of the spirit turtle eight method acupuncture therapy in the treatment of insomnia,to better serve the clinic and provide reference ideas for the treatment ...Objective:To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of the spirit turtle eight method acupuncture therapy in the treatment of insomnia,to better serve the clinic and provide reference ideas for the treatment of insomnia.Methods:Search CNKI,CBM,Wanfang,Weipu,China Clinical Trial Registry databases on the use of the spirit turtle eight method compared with others interventions to treat insomnia.The search period is from the library until August 1,2021,two researchers will conduct independent quality evaluation and effect size extraction on the literature,and use STATA16.0 and Review5.3 to conduct Meta analysis and quality evaluation on the literature.Through screening,a total of 18 eligible documents participated in the meta-analysis,with a total of 1583 cases.Results:①The effective rate of the spirit turtle eight method in the treatment of insomnia is higher than the control group[RR=1.213,95%CI(1.155,1.274),Z=7.71,P<0.01];②The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score is lower than other acupuncture treatments[WMD=-2.33,95%CI(-2.75,-1.91),Z=10.97,P<0.01];③The one-month follow-up PSQI score after the treatment of insomnia by the spirit turtle eight method is lower than the control group[WMD=-3.263,95%CI(-3.446,-3.080),Z=34.96,P<0.01];④No studies have reported serious adverse reactions in the treatment group and control group.Conclusion:Based on the current research,the spirit turtle eight method are better than the control group in the treatment of insomnia,and are suitable for clinical application.However,more high-quality clinical studies are still needed to prove its efficacy.展开更多
Objective The objective of our study was to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of manual therapy in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD),providing a reference value for clinical...Objective The objective of our study was to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of manual therapy in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD),providing a reference value for clinical decision-making.Method Studies of randomized controlled trials(RCTs)evaluating the efficacy of manual therapy in patients with GERD were searched through Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang,ViP China Science and Technology Journal Database,China Biology Medicine Database,PubMed,The Cochrane Library,OviD Medline,and Embase.Two researchers independently reviewed the literature,extracted data,and performed a risk of bias analysis using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool,and conducted meta-analysis analysis and publication bias evaluation,the Grading of Recommendations,Assessment,Development and Evaluation(GRADE)tool 26 was used to rate the caliber of the data in this meta-analysis.Results This study included 11 RCTs.Meta-analysis showed that the manual therapy group had a higher total effective rate(odds ratio[OR]=4.63,95%confidence interval[Cl;3.01,7.14],p<0.00001)and better Reflux Disease Questionnaire scores[weighted mean difference(WMD)=-1.59,95%CI[-2.85,-0.33],p=0.01]than the control group.The subgroup analysis showed significant differences in improving the total effective rate in manual therapy versus Western medicine,manual therapy versus Chinese medicine decoction,manual therapy+Western medicine versus Western medicine,and manual therapy+conventional treatment versus conventional treatment groups.Among the 11 trials,5 reported adverse events,and all RCTs had the possibility of publication bias.Subgroup analysis shows that the differences in age could significantly influence heterogeneity;The GRADE analysis revealed that the overall quality of evidence for all outcome indicators was low and did not support our recommendation for the outcome.Conclusion Manual therapy is more effective than medication therapy alone in relieving GERD symptoms.Furthermore,conventional therapy combined with manual therapy was found to be even more effective.Hence,it is crucial to consider these findings when applying manual therapy to GERD patients to enhance treatment outcomes.Future studies must address issues such as study quality,treatment duration,and generalizability.展开更多
In view of the common problems of integrating artificial intelligence into the training of postgraduates in Acupuncture and Tuina major,this paper reviews the related research progress both at home and abroad.It puts ...In view of the common problems of integrating artificial intelligence into the training of postgraduates in Acupuncture and Tuina major,this paper reviews the related research progress both at home and abroad.It puts forward the innovative reform paths for integrating artificial intelligence into postgraduate training mode of Acupuncture and Tuina major:construct the teaching staff of artificial intelligence graduate students;innovating artificial intelligence to promote the integration of classics and scientific research;constructing the ideological and political case base of artificial intelligence courses;implementing artificial intelligence platform blended teaching;building a domestic and foreign exchange platform for artificial intelligence.Through practical research in teaching,it has achieved good teaching results and played a good demonstration,leading and radiation role in similar majors in China.展开更多
[Objectives] To study the effect of "acupressure therapy" on anti-inflammatory mechanism in obesity-induced IR rats. [Methods] 10 rats were randomly selected and fed with normal diet as blank group, and the ...[Objectives] To study the effect of "acupressure therapy" on anti-inflammatory mechanism in obesity-induced IR rats. [Methods] 10 rats were randomly selected and fed with normal diet as blank group, and the remaining 30 rats were fed with high-fat diet for 8 weeks. The obesity-induced IR model was induced and divided into two groups: model group and acupressure group. The acupressure group was treated by "acupressure therapy" three times a week for 6 weeks;the model group was taken 3 times at the same time every week, and the supine binding experiment lasted for 10 min for 6 weeks. Morphological observation was carried out before and after the experiment, mainly observing the general conditions and body weight. After the last intervention, the animals were killed and samples were collected. Western Blot method was used to detect the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 protein in adipose tissue of the three groups. [Results] Compared with the blank group, the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 protein in adipose tissue of the model group increased significantly ( P <0.01);compared with the model group, the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 protein in adipose tissue of the acupressure group decreased significantly ( P <0.01). [Conclusions] After intervening in the obesity-induced IR rats with acupressure method, the status of insulin resistance in obese rats was improved by inhibiting the expression of inflammatory factors.展开更多
Osteoarthritis(OA)is the most common chronic joint degenerative disease in the population,involving progressive focal cartilage degeneration,bone hypertrophy(osteophyte formation and subchondral osteosclerosis),synovi...Osteoarthritis(OA)is the most common chronic joint degenerative disease in the population,involving progressive focal cartilage degeneration,bone hypertrophy(osteophyte formation and subchondral osteosclerosis),synovial joint inflammation,synovial sac thickening,and structural changes of periarticular ligaments and peripheral muscles[1],among which the degeneration of articular cartilage and joint inflammation are the main characteristics[2].展开更多
Previous studies have shown that somatic sensation by acupuncture and visceral nociceptive stimulation can converge in the nucleus tractus solitarii where neurons integrate signals impacting on the function of organs....Previous studies have shown that somatic sensation by acupuncture and visceral nociceptive stimulation can converge in the nucleus tractus solitarii where neurons integrate signals impacting on the function of organs. To explore the role of the nucleus tractus solitarii in the protective mechanism of pre-moxibustion on gastric mucosa, nucleus tractus solitarii were damaged in rats and pre-moxibustion treatment at the Zusanli(ST36) point followed. The gastric mucosa was then damaged by the anhydrous ethanol lavage method. Morphological observations, enzyme linked immunosorbent assays, and western immunoblot analyses showed that gastric mucosa surface lesion and the infiltration of inflammatory cells were significantly ameliorated after pre-moxibustion treatment. Furthermore, the gastric mucosal damage index and somatostatin level were reduced, and epidermal growth factor content in the gastric mucosa and heat-shock protein-70 expression were increased. These results were reversed by damage to the nucleus tractus solitarii. These findings suggest that moxibustion pretreatment at the Zusanli point is protective against acute gastric mucosa injury, and nucleus tractus solitarii damage inhibits these responses. Therefore, the nucleus tractus solitarii may be an important area for regulating the signal transduction of the protective effect of pre-moxibustion on gastric mucosa.展开更多
Studies have shown that pre-moxibustion protects the gastric mucosa by up-regulating the expres- sion of heat shock protein 70. However, the signaling pathway underlying this effect remains unclear. Rats were intragas...Studies have shown that pre-moxibustion protects the gastric mucosa by up-regulating the expres- sion of heat shock protein 70. However, the signaling pathway underlying this effect remains unclear. Rats were intragastrically administered absolute alcohol, causing obvious lesion of the gastric mucosa. Following pre-moxibustion at Zusanli (ST36) for 8 days, the ulcer index decreased to different degrees. The results of an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and western blotting showed significant upregulation of heat shock protein 70 expression in the gastric mucosa and serum. None out of transection of the spinal cord, damage to the nucleus of the solitary tract, neurotomy of the vagal nerve and neurotomy of the common peroneal nerve affected the decrease in ulcer index or the increase in heat shock protein 70 expression in serum after pre-moxibustion at Zusanli, and heat shock protein 70 expression was obviously decreased in the gastric mucosa. These findings suggest that pre-moxibustion at Zusanli can protect the gastric mucosa against lesioning, and that the mechanism underlying this effect involves its induction of heat shock protein 70 expression. Neural pathways participate in the regulatory effects of moxibustion on heat shock protein 70 expression in the gastric mucosa.展开更多
Objective:The objective of this study was to observe the effect of herb-partitioned moxibustion(HPM)on the gut microbiota of rats with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-D).Materials and Methods:A total...Objective:The objective of this study was to observe the effect of herb-partitioned moxibustion(HPM)on the gut microbiota of rats with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-D).Materials and Methods:A total of 48 male rats were randomly divided into a normal control group and an irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)model group.Using acetic acid irrigation and constraint stress,an IBS-D rat model was developed.After the model was made,the IBS rats were divided into IBS,HPM group,and pinaverium bromide(PB)group.The HPM received HPM for 20 min every day,while the PB was given gastric perfusion once a day for 14 days.After modeling and treatment,the abdominal withdrawal reflex,fecal character score,and fecal water content of rats were scored,and a 16S rRNA sequencing analysis was performed on the gut microbiota.Results:After treatment,the fecal character score and fecal water content in the HPM increased significantly,while visceral sensitivity decreased.Investigation of 16S rDNA sequencing revealed that α-diversity was reduced in the IBS,and HPM could increase the diversity of flora.The flora structure of IBS-D rats changed.HPM can increase the abundance of probiotics such as Akkermansia and reduce the abundance of opportunistic pathogens such as Bacteroides and Prevotella.Functional prediction analysis showed that the HPM was mainly related to the bacillary secret system,tricarboxylic acid cycle,and other pathways.Conclusion:HPM can regulate the gut microbiota of rats with IBS-D.展开更多
Through the review of relevant literature in recent years,it is found that the incidence rate of metabolic diseases in rural areas is on the rise:The related factors that may cause diseases include diet structure,exer...Through the review of relevant literature in recent years,it is found that the incidence rate of metabolic diseases in rural areas is on the rise:The related factors that may cause diseases include diet structure,exercise habits,medical resources and other aspects.At the same time,there are some limitations in the intervention and treatment measures of this kind of disease.It is urgent to carry out in-depth exploration for the special conditions in rural areas.By reviewing the research progress related to metabolic diseases in rural areas,more new ideas are provided for the treatment and improvement of metabolic diseases in rural areas.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of constant compressive stress induced by imitating Tuina stimulation with various durations on the cell cycle,cellular secretion,apoptosis,and expression of myogenic regulatory fac...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of constant compressive stress induced by imitating Tuina stimulation with various durations on the cell cycle,cellular secretion,apoptosis,and expression of myogenic regulatory factors(MRFs),myogenic factor 5(Myf5)and myogenic differentiation(MyoD)of rat skeletal muscle cells(RSkMCs)in vitro.METHODS:Third passage RSkMCs were subjected to constant compressive stresses with various durations at 2000μstrain for 15,30,60,90,and 120 min via a four-point bending system.The control group(CG)was cultured in the absence of mechanical loading.Alterations of the cell cycle and apoptosis rate were detected by flow cytometry(FCM).The concentrations of interleukin 6(IL-6)/prostaglandin E2(PGE2)and nitric oxide(NO)in supernatants were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and the nitrate reductase method,respectively.Expression of Myf5 and MyoD was detected by immunohistochemistry.RESULTS:Compared with the CG,a significant alteration was observed in the synthesis phase fraction(SPF)(P<0.01).The SPF and proliferation index(PI)were reduced from 15 to 90 min,but reached levels similar to those at 120 min.Apoptosis was increased significantly at 30 min(P<0.05)and especially at 90 and 120 min(P<0.01).Expression of MyoD and Myf5 was increased significantly at 15,30,and 90 min(P<0.01).Compared with 15 and 30 min,MyoD and Myf5 expression at 60 and 120 min was decreased significantly(P<0.01).Compared with 60 min,M yoD expression at 90 min was increased significantly(P<0.05),whereas MyoD and Myf5 expression at 120 min was significantly lower(P<0.05).The IL-6 concentration was increased at 60 min compared with the CG and 15 min(P<0.05),whereas the concentrations of PGE2 and NO were the highest at 15 and 30 min,respectively,compared with the CG and other time points(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The cell cycle,secretion,apoptosis,and Myf5 and MyoD expression of RSkMCs were regulated by compressive stress in a time-dependent manner.SPF and PI were inhibited at short durations(<90 min),but NO and PGE2 secretion was the highest at shorter durations(<30 min).With the prolongation of stimulation time,SPF,PI,and apoptosis were increased,but Myf5 and MyoD expression was decreased gradually at 15-30 min.展开更多
Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture(EA) at Taichong(LR 3) and Ququan(LR 8) on hepatic hemodynamics in the patients with chronic hepatic diseases. Methods: Sixty cases with chronic hepatic disease...Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture(EA) at Taichong(LR 3) and Ququan(LR 8) on hepatic hemodynamics in the patients with chronic hepatic diseases. Methods: Sixty cases with chronic hepatic diseases were randomly divided into a Taichong(LR 3) group and a Ququan(LR 8) group, 30 cases in each group, and were respectively treated with electroacupuncture at Taichong(LR 3) and Ququan(LR 8). The blood flow results of the hepatic artery and portal vein by color ultrasonic test were used as the objective indexes, to compare and observe the hemodynamics changes of the hepatic artery and portal vein in the patients before and after EA. Results: After EA, in Taichong(LR 3) group, the average velocity, the lowest velocity, resistance indexes and the highest velocity of blood flow of the hepatic artery, and the highest velocity, average velocity of blood flow of the portal vein, blood flow volume of the portal vein(PVBF), total blood flow volume of the liver(TLBF), and Doppler blood perfusion indexes of the hepatic artery(DPI) were all statistically different from those before intervention(all P<0.05). In Ququan(LR 8) group, the highest velocity,average velocity, lowest velocity and resistance indexes of blood flow of the hepatic artery, and the highest velocity and average velocity of blood flow of the portal vein, and PVBF were significantly different from those before intervention(P<0.05). The TLBF and DPI were significantly different from those before intervention(P<0.01). All various indexes were not statistically different between the two groups. Conclusion: EA at Taichong(LR 3) and Ququan(LR 8) can speed up blood flow velocity of the portal vein, increase PVBF, increase the TLBF, increase the resistance indexes of the hepatic artery, decrease the blood flow velocity of the hepatic artery, and decrease DPI in the liver.展开更多
In this paper, the preparation technique of lavender essential oil microcapsules and the construction method of aromatic textiles were expounded, and the research status of bed curtains and lavender microcapsules at h...In this paper, the preparation technique of lavender essential oil microcapsules and the construction method of aromatic textiles were expounded, and the research status of bed curtains and lavender microcapsules at home and abroad was analyzed and studied from the perspective of application in textiles. The application of lavender essential oil to bed curtains through the microcapsule technique was put forward to allow lavender essential oil to play its role of helping sleep in bed curtains. This paper expounded the material selection and preparation technique of lavender microcapsule agents, and put forward the preparation method of microcapsules with mixed solutions of pure Chinese medicine extracts and natural essences as core material and high-viscosity epoxy resin as wall materials. The post-processing techniques and the spray ironing method for clothing were studied and developed, and these techniques and methods were applied to bed curtains, and good results were obtained.展开更多
Objective: Acupuncture has a definite therapeutic effect on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), and the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway(CAP) has been shown to be involved in regulation of inflammation. ...Objective: Acupuncture has a definite therapeutic effect on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), and the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway(CAP) has been shown to be involved in regulation of inflammation. In this study, we investigated whether electro-acupuncture(EA) affects the CAP in COPD.Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were induced into COPD through exposure to cigarette smoke combined with lipopolysaccharide. EA treatment was applied at Zusanli(ST36) and Feishu(BL13) points for 30 min/d for 7 d. Seventy-two rats were randomly divided into six study groups, including normal, normal + EA,normal + α-bungarotoxin(a-BGT)(the antagonist of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor a7 subunit(a7 nAChR)) + EA, COPD, COPD + EA, and COPD + α-BGT + EA. Lung function, pathology and vagus nerve discharge were tested. The levels of acetylcholine(ACh), acetylcholinesterase(AChE), interleukin-6(IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-a(TNF-a) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) and lung tissue were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The mRNA and protein expression and immunoreactivity of a7 nAChR and its postreceptor inflammation signal pathway, including janus kinase 2(JAK2), signal transducers and activators of transcription 3(STAT3), nuclear factor-KB(NF-κB), were observed by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, Western blot and immunohistochemistry.Results: Compared with normal rats, there were a significant decline in lung function and discharge of the vagus nerve(P < 0.01), a marked sign of lung inflammation and an increase of ACh, AChE, IL-6 and TNF-a level in BALF or lung tissue(P < 0.05, P < 0.01) and higher expression of a7 nAChR, JAK2, STAT3 and NF-κB(P<0.05, P<0.01) in the COPD rats. In rats receiving EA, the lung function and vagal discharge were enhanced(P < 0.01), lung inflammation was improved and the levels of ACh, AChE, IL-6 and TNF-a were decreased(P<0.01). Further, the expression of a7 nAChR, JAK2, STAT3 and NF-κB was downregulated(P < 0.05, P < 0.01). However, the above effects of EA were blocked in rats injected with α-BGT(P < 0.01).Conclusion: EA treatment can reduce the lung inflammatory response and improve lung function in COPD, which may be related to its involvement in the regulation of CAP.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of gingerindirect moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS).METHODS:In this central randomized,controlled trial,290 CFS participants were recruited and randomly allocate...OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of gingerindirect moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS).METHODS:In this central randomized,controlled trial,290 CFS participants were recruited and randomly allocated to group A(ginger-indirect moxibustion plus acupuncture)or group B(acupuncture alone).The study consisted of a treatment period of 8 weeks with a total of 24 treatments(3 sessions per week,every other day),and a follow-up period of 12 weeks.The outcome was measured by Fatigue Severity Scale(FSS),Psychological Health Report(SPHERE),the Self-rating depression scale(SDS)and the Hamilton anxiety scale(HAMA)at baseline,2,4,6,8,12 and 20 weeks.RESULTS:With the treatment undergoing,the changes of FSS,SPHERE,SDS and HAMA scores in both groups increased gradually,and the effect maintained at the 12th week.Between groups,significantly higher score changes were seen in group A in FSS after 4 weeks treatment(11.94 vs 9.12,95%CI:0.94,4.7)and in SPHERE after 2 weeks treatment(3.7 vs 2.27,95%CI:0.56,2.31).But for SDS and HAMA,the improvement did not differ significantly between groups.No severe adverse events were reported.CONCLUSION:Ginger-indirect moxibustion is a safe and effective intervention to relieve fatigue and accompanying physical symptoms of CFS.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Taichong(LR3) acupuncture points(acupoints) on the expression of glucose transporter protein 1(GLUT1) in the hypothalamus of spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHRs) as measured by c...OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Taichong(LR3) acupuncture points(acupoints) on the expression of glucose transporter protein 1(GLUT1) in the hypothalamus of spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHRs) as measured by combined positron emission tomography and computed tomography(PETCT).METHODS: Spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHR)were divided into model, Taichong(LR 3) acupuncture, and sham groups. Additionally, Tokyo Wistar rats were used as the control group. Changes in blood pressure were recorded in different groups of rats before and after the corresponding treatment. Hematoxylin and eosin(HE) staining was used to study basic morphological changes, and immunohistochemistry was used to determine GLUT1 expression in the hypothalamus. Further,PET-CT was utilized to elucidate the antihypertensive mechanism after acupuncture at the Taichong(LR 3) acupoints.RESULTS: PET-CT indicated activation of the hypothalamus. Measurement of blood pressure showed that acupuncture at the Taichong(LR 3) acupoints lowered blood pressure. HE staining did not show any significant pathological changes, although differences in cell number were observed. Immunohistochemical analysis indicated a GLUT1 downregulation in the SHRs of the Taichong(LR 3) acupuncture group after the treatment.CONCLUSION: Acupuncture at Taichong(LR 3) acupoints lowered blood pressure in SHRs, with possible mechanisms being changes in cell number and GLUT1 expression in the hypothalamus.展开更多
Lumbar intervertebral disk herniation is acommonly and frequently encountered disease inthe orthopedic department, manifested by a series ofsymptoms such as low back pain, numbness andpain in one or two lower limbs, d...Lumbar intervertebral disk herniation is acommonly and frequently encountered disease inthe orthopedic department, manifested by a series ofsymptoms such as low back pain, numbness andpain in one or two lower limbs, due to compressionto the lumbosacral nerves by protrusion of thepulpiform nucleus after rupture of the fibrous rings.The author has treated 52 cases of this disease byacupuncture plus herbal medicine. Now, the展开更多
基金Supported by National TCM Examination Scientific Research Project in 2021(TC2021022)Jilin Province Vocational Education and Adult Education Teaching Reform Research Project in 2022(2022ZCY295)+3 种基金Higher Education Scientific Research Project of Jilin Association for Higher Education in 2021(JGJX2021D170)Jilin Province Educational Science"13th Five-Year"Plan 2020 Annual Project(GH20169)Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Higher Education Teaching Research Project in 2022(XJSZ202240)Jilin Higher Education Scientific Research Project in 2022(JGJX2022D129)。
文摘Artificial intelligence is a frontier science for simulating,extending and expanding human intelligence,theoretical methods,technologies and application systems.Through the survey and analysis of the current situation of the integration of artificial intelligence into the construction of the teacher team,the corresponding research plan and path are formulated,and the artificial intelligence is fully integrated with the construction of the professional teacher team of acupuncture and tuina,and specific practices are carried out.The practical research path includes the construction of the corresponding artificial intelligence education analysis system and platform for the teaching staff,the formulation and practice of artificial intelligence training and training plans for the teaching staff,the daily intelligent education of the teaching staff and the sustainable improvement of lifelong intelligent education literacy.Through this study,it is hoped that the teaching ability and level of acupuncture and tuina teachers will be improved,and more new ideas and methods will be provided for the training and education of acupuncture and tuina professionals.
基金Supported by Anhui Provincial Key R&D Program,No.202304295107020102。
文摘BACKGROUND Cervical dystonia(CD)is a type of muscle tone disorder that usually occurs in the neck muscles.Due to the intermittent or continuous involuntary contraction of the neck muscles,the head and neck are twisted and skewed and some postural abnormalities occur.Long-term abnormal posture or pain can cause negative emotions in patients,which can affect their quality of life.CASE SUMMARY This case report included a 37-year-old woman who was diagnosed with CD associated with anxiety and depression;the accompanying symptoms were head and neck tilt of approximately 90°to the right and mental abnormality.After two courses of acupuncture treatment,the patient’s head and neck can be maintained in a normal position,and the negative emotions can be relieved.CONCLUSION This case indicates that acupuncture can effectively improve CD and the emotional state and quality of life of patients,making it an effective alternative treatment for the condition.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(82174525)Jilin Science and Technology Development Plan Project(YDZJ202201ZYTS195)Jilin Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Project in 2022(2022128).
文摘This paper discusses the mechanism of insulin resistance in obesity from the research progress of Chinese and Western medicine and its oxidative stress,inflammatory reaction and abnormal lipid metabolism in cognitive dysfunction.It also reviews the research progress of massage,one of the external treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine,in the treatment of insulin resistance and cognitive dysfunction in obesity,in order to provide more new ideas and new ways for clinical diagnosis and treatment of insulin resistance and related cognitive dysfunction caused by obesity.
基金supported by Guangxi Natural Science Foundation Project(2017GXNSFAA198257)。
文摘Objective:To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of the spirit turtle eight method acupuncture therapy in the treatment of insomnia,to better serve the clinic and provide reference ideas for the treatment of insomnia.Methods:Search CNKI,CBM,Wanfang,Weipu,China Clinical Trial Registry databases on the use of the spirit turtle eight method compared with others interventions to treat insomnia.The search period is from the library until August 1,2021,two researchers will conduct independent quality evaluation and effect size extraction on the literature,and use STATA16.0 and Review5.3 to conduct Meta analysis and quality evaluation on the literature.Through screening,a total of 18 eligible documents participated in the meta-analysis,with a total of 1583 cases.Results:①The effective rate of the spirit turtle eight method in the treatment of insomnia is higher than the control group[RR=1.213,95%CI(1.155,1.274),Z=7.71,P<0.01];②The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score is lower than other acupuncture treatments[WMD=-2.33,95%CI(-2.75,-1.91),Z=10.97,P<0.01];③The one-month follow-up PSQI score after the treatment of insomnia by the spirit turtle eight method is lower than the control group[WMD=-3.263,95%CI(-3.446,-3.080),Z=34.96,P<0.01];④No studies have reported serious adverse reactions in the treatment group and control group.Conclusion:Based on the current research,the spirit turtle eight method are better than the control group in the treatment of insomnia,and are suitable for clinical application.However,more high-quality clinical studies are still needed to prove its efficacy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82074575)Project of Sichuan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2020LC0029)Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaching Quality Project Key Programs(ZLGC202140).
文摘Objective The objective of our study was to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of manual therapy in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD),providing a reference value for clinical decision-making.Method Studies of randomized controlled trials(RCTs)evaluating the efficacy of manual therapy in patients with GERD were searched through Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang,ViP China Science and Technology Journal Database,China Biology Medicine Database,PubMed,The Cochrane Library,OviD Medline,and Embase.Two researchers independently reviewed the literature,extracted data,and performed a risk of bias analysis using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool,and conducted meta-analysis analysis and publication bias evaluation,the Grading of Recommendations,Assessment,Development and Evaluation(GRADE)tool 26 was used to rate the caliber of the data in this meta-analysis.Results This study included 11 RCTs.Meta-analysis showed that the manual therapy group had a higher total effective rate(odds ratio[OR]=4.63,95%confidence interval[Cl;3.01,7.14],p<0.00001)and better Reflux Disease Questionnaire scores[weighted mean difference(WMD)=-1.59,95%CI[-2.85,-0.33],p=0.01]than the control group.The subgroup analysis showed significant differences in improving the total effective rate in manual therapy versus Western medicine,manual therapy versus Chinese medicine decoction,manual therapy+Western medicine versus Western medicine,and manual therapy+conventional treatment versus conventional treatment groups.Among the 11 trials,5 reported adverse events,and all RCTs had the possibility of publication bias.Subgroup analysis shows that the differences in age could significantly influence heterogeneity;The GRADE analysis revealed that the overall quality of evidence for all outcome indicators was low and did not support our recommendation for the outcome.Conclusion Manual therapy is more effective than medication therapy alone in relieving GERD symptoms.Furthermore,conventional therapy combined with manual therapy was found to be even more effective.Hence,it is crucial to consider these findings when applying manual therapy to GERD patients to enhance treatment outcomes.Future studies must address issues such as study quality,treatment duration,and generalizability.
基金Supported by Research Project of Postgraduate Education and Teaching Reform in Jilin Province in 2023(JJKH20230060YJG)Research Project of Teaching Reform of Vocational Education and Adult Education in Jilin Province(2022ZCY295)+5 种基金Scientific Research Project of Higher Education in Jilin Province in 2023(JGJX2023D200)Research Project of Teaching Reform of Higher Education in 2023(XJSX202301)Research Project of Teaching Reform of Higher Education in 2023(XJ202303)Postgraduate Training Innovation Demonstration Project in 2023(2023YJ04)Postgraduate Training Innovation Demonstration Project in 2023(2023YJ01)Provincial College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project(S202310199042&S202310199043).
文摘In view of the common problems of integrating artificial intelligence into the training of postgraduates in Acupuncture and Tuina major,this paper reviews the related research progress both at home and abroad.It puts forward the innovative reform paths for integrating artificial intelligence into postgraduate training mode of Acupuncture and Tuina major:construct the teaching staff of artificial intelligence graduate students;innovating artificial intelligence to promote the integration of classics and scientific research;constructing the ideological and political case base of artificial intelligence courses;implementing artificial intelligence platform blended teaching;building a domestic and foreign exchange platform for artificial intelligence.Through practical research in teaching,it has achieved good teaching results and played a good demonstration,leading and radiation role in similar majors in China.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(82174525)Jilin Science and Technology Development Plan Project(YDZJ202201ZYTS195)+2 种基金Jilin Natural Science Foundation(YDZJ202301ZYTS469)Jilin Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Project in 2022(2022128)2023 Youth Outstanding Discipline Backbone Training Project of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine(202304).
文摘[Objectives] To study the effect of "acupressure therapy" on anti-inflammatory mechanism in obesity-induced IR rats. [Methods] 10 rats were randomly selected and fed with normal diet as blank group, and the remaining 30 rats were fed with high-fat diet for 8 weeks. The obesity-induced IR model was induced and divided into two groups: model group and acupressure group. The acupressure group was treated by "acupressure therapy" three times a week for 6 weeks;the model group was taken 3 times at the same time every week, and the supine binding experiment lasted for 10 min for 6 weeks. Morphological observation was carried out before and after the experiment, mainly observing the general conditions and body weight. After the last intervention, the animals were killed and samples were collected. Western Blot method was used to detect the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 protein in adipose tissue of the three groups. [Results] Compared with the blank group, the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 protein in adipose tissue of the model group increased significantly ( P <0.01);compared with the model group, the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 protein in adipose tissue of the acupressure group decreased significantly ( P <0.01). [Conclusions] After intervening in the obesity-induced IR rats with acupressure method, the status of insulin resistance in obese rats was improved by inhibiting the expression of inflammatory factors.
文摘Osteoarthritis(OA)is the most common chronic joint degenerative disease in the population,involving progressive focal cartilage degeneration,bone hypertrophy(osteophyte formation and subchondral osteosclerosis),synovial joint inflammation,synovial sac thickening,and structural changes of periarticular ligaments and peripheral muscles[1],among which the degeneration of articular cartilage and joint inflammation are the main characteristics[2].
基金funded by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Pro-gram),No.2009CB522904the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81303050,81173326 and 81202770the Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China,No.20124323110001 and 20124323120002
文摘Previous studies have shown that somatic sensation by acupuncture and visceral nociceptive stimulation can converge in the nucleus tractus solitarii where neurons integrate signals impacting on the function of organs. To explore the role of the nucleus tractus solitarii in the protective mechanism of pre-moxibustion on gastric mucosa, nucleus tractus solitarii were damaged in rats and pre-moxibustion treatment at the Zusanli(ST36) point followed. The gastric mucosa was then damaged by the anhydrous ethanol lavage method. Morphological observations, enzyme linked immunosorbent assays, and western immunoblot analyses showed that gastric mucosa surface lesion and the infiltration of inflammatory cells were significantly ameliorated after pre-moxibustion treatment. Furthermore, the gastric mucosal damage index and somatostatin level were reduced, and epidermal growth factor content in the gastric mucosa and heat-shock protein-70 expression were increased. These results were reversed by damage to the nucleus tractus solitarii. These findings suggest that moxibustion pretreatment at the Zusanli point is protective against acute gastric mucosa injury, and nucleus tractus solitarii damage inhibits these responses. Therefore, the nucleus tractus solitarii may be an important area for regulating the signal transduction of the protective effect of pre-moxibustion on gastric mucosa.
基金funded by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program), No.2009CB522904the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81173326 and 30973802+1 种基金the Hunan Provincial Scientific Project, No. 2011SK3095the Changsha Scientific Key Project, No. K1005020-31
文摘Studies have shown that pre-moxibustion protects the gastric mucosa by up-regulating the expres- sion of heat shock protein 70. However, the signaling pathway underlying this effect remains unclear. Rats were intragastrically administered absolute alcohol, causing obvious lesion of the gastric mucosa. Following pre-moxibustion at Zusanli (ST36) for 8 days, the ulcer index decreased to different degrees. The results of an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and western blotting showed significant upregulation of heat shock protein 70 expression in the gastric mucosa and serum. None out of transection of the spinal cord, damage to the nucleus of the solitary tract, neurotomy of the vagal nerve and neurotomy of the common peroneal nerve affected the decrease in ulcer index or the increase in heat shock protein 70 expression in serum after pre-moxibustion at Zusanli, and heat shock protein 70 expression was obviously decreased in the gastric mucosa. These findings suggest that pre-moxibustion at Zusanli can protect the gastric mucosa against lesioning, and that the mechanism underlying this effect involves its induction of heat shock protein 70 expression. Neural pathways participate in the regulatory effects of moxibustion on heat shock protein 70 expression in the gastric mucosa.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation Project(No.81674084)Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(KJQN202002714,KJQN202102708)+2 种基金University Level Project of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine(2021XJJ013)Natural Science Project of Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College(2019XZYB07)Chongqing Key Discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine)Construction Project(YTCM[2021]No.16).
文摘Objective:The objective of this study was to observe the effect of herb-partitioned moxibustion(HPM)on the gut microbiota of rats with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-D).Materials and Methods:A total of 48 male rats were randomly divided into a normal control group and an irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)model group.Using acetic acid irrigation and constraint stress,an IBS-D rat model was developed.After the model was made,the IBS rats were divided into IBS,HPM group,and pinaverium bromide(PB)group.The HPM received HPM for 20 min every day,while the PB was given gastric perfusion once a day for 14 days.After modeling and treatment,the abdominal withdrawal reflex,fecal character score,and fecal water content of rats were scored,and a 16S rRNA sequencing analysis was performed on the gut microbiota.Results:After treatment,the fecal character score and fecal water content in the HPM increased significantly,while visceral sensitivity decreased.Investigation of 16S rDNA sequencing revealed that α-diversity was reduced in the IBS,and HPM could increase the diversity of flora.The flora structure of IBS-D rats changed.HPM can increase the abundance of probiotics such as Akkermansia and reduce the abundance of opportunistic pathogens such as Bacteroides and Prevotella.Functional prediction analysis showed that the HPM was mainly related to the bacillary secret system,tricarboxylic acid cycle,and other pathways.Conclusion:HPM can regulate the gut microbiota of rats with IBS-D.
基金Supported by 2023 Jilin Province College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(S202310199042)Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Plan Project(YDZJ202201ZYTS195)+1 种基金2022 Jilin Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Project(2022128)Youth Excellent Discipline Backbone Training Project in Changchun University of Chinese Medicine(202304).
文摘Through the review of relevant literature in recent years,it is found that the incidence rate of metabolic diseases in rural areas is on the rise:The related factors that may cause diseases include diet structure,exercise habits,medical resources and other aspects.At the same time,there are some limitations in the intervention and treatment measures of this kind of disease.It is urgent to carry out in-depth exploration for the special conditions in rural areas.By reviewing the research progress related to metabolic diseases in rural areas,more new ideas are provided for the treatment and improvement of metabolic diseases in rural areas.
基金a Grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China:the Research on Biomechanical Parameters of Kneading Manipulation and Their Optimization on FEM of Skeletal Muscle Cells(No.81373760)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of constant compressive stress induced by imitating Tuina stimulation with various durations on the cell cycle,cellular secretion,apoptosis,and expression of myogenic regulatory factors(MRFs),myogenic factor 5(Myf5)and myogenic differentiation(MyoD)of rat skeletal muscle cells(RSkMCs)in vitro.METHODS:Third passage RSkMCs were subjected to constant compressive stresses with various durations at 2000μstrain for 15,30,60,90,and 120 min via a four-point bending system.The control group(CG)was cultured in the absence of mechanical loading.Alterations of the cell cycle and apoptosis rate were detected by flow cytometry(FCM).The concentrations of interleukin 6(IL-6)/prostaglandin E2(PGE2)and nitric oxide(NO)in supernatants were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and the nitrate reductase method,respectively.Expression of Myf5 and MyoD was detected by immunohistochemistry.RESULTS:Compared with the CG,a significant alteration was observed in the synthesis phase fraction(SPF)(P<0.01).The SPF and proliferation index(PI)were reduced from 15 to 90 min,but reached levels similar to those at 120 min.Apoptosis was increased significantly at 30 min(P<0.05)and especially at 90 and 120 min(P<0.01).Expression of MyoD and Myf5 was increased significantly at 15,30,and 90 min(P<0.01).Compared with 15 and 30 min,MyoD and Myf5 expression at 60 and 120 min was decreased significantly(P<0.01).Compared with 60 min,M yoD expression at 90 min was increased significantly(P<0.05),whereas MyoD and Myf5 expression at 120 min was significantly lower(P<0.05).The IL-6 concentration was increased at 60 min compared with the CG and 15 min(P<0.05),whereas the concentrations of PGE2 and NO were the highest at 15 and 30 min,respectively,compared with the CG and other time points(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The cell cycle,secretion,apoptosis,and Myf5 and MyoD expression of RSkMCs were regulated by compressive stress in a time-dependent manner.SPF and PI were inhibited at short durations(<90 min),but NO and PGE2 secretion was the highest at shorter durations(<30 min).With the prolongation of stimulation time,SPF,PI,and apoptosis were increased,but Myf5 and MyoD expression was decreased gradually at 15-30 min.
基金supported by 3 Shan Qiu-hua’s Inheritance Studio of National Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Experts
文摘Objective: To observe the influence of electroacupuncture(EA) at Taichong(LR 3) and Ququan(LR 8) on hepatic hemodynamics in the patients with chronic hepatic diseases. Methods: Sixty cases with chronic hepatic diseases were randomly divided into a Taichong(LR 3) group and a Ququan(LR 8) group, 30 cases in each group, and were respectively treated with electroacupuncture at Taichong(LR 3) and Ququan(LR 8). The blood flow results of the hepatic artery and portal vein by color ultrasonic test were used as the objective indexes, to compare and observe the hemodynamics changes of the hepatic artery and portal vein in the patients before and after EA. Results: After EA, in Taichong(LR 3) group, the average velocity, the lowest velocity, resistance indexes and the highest velocity of blood flow of the hepatic artery, and the highest velocity, average velocity of blood flow of the portal vein, blood flow volume of the portal vein(PVBF), total blood flow volume of the liver(TLBF), and Doppler blood perfusion indexes of the hepatic artery(DPI) were all statistically different from those before intervention(all P<0.05). In Ququan(LR 8) group, the highest velocity,average velocity, lowest velocity and resistance indexes of blood flow of the hepatic artery, and the highest velocity and average velocity of blood flow of the portal vein, and PVBF were significantly different from those before intervention(P<0.05). The TLBF and DPI were significantly different from those before intervention(P<0.01). All various indexes were not statistically different between the two groups. Conclusion: EA at Taichong(LR 3) and Ququan(LR 8) can speed up blood flow velocity of the portal vein, increase PVBF, increase the TLBF, increase the resistance indexes of the hepatic artery, decrease the blood flow velocity of the hepatic artery, and decrease DPI in the liver.
基金Supported by Undergraduate Training Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine in 2023(S202310600084)。
文摘In this paper, the preparation technique of lavender essential oil microcapsules and the construction method of aromatic textiles were expounded, and the research status of bed curtains and lavender microcapsules at home and abroad was analyzed and studied from the perspective of application in textiles. The application of lavender essential oil to bed curtains through the microcapsule technique was put forward to allow lavender essential oil to play its role of helping sleep in bed curtains. This paper expounded the material selection and preparation technique of lavender microcapsule agents, and put forward the preparation method of microcapsules with mixed solutions of pure Chinese medicine extracts and natural essences as core material and high-viscosity epoxy resin as wall materials. The post-processing techniques and the spray ironing method for clothing were studied and developed, and these techniques and methods were applied to bed curtains, and good results were obtained.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No. 81373743)Outstanding Young Talents Support Program of Anhui(No. 20140181)
文摘Objective: Acupuncture has a definite therapeutic effect on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), and the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway(CAP) has been shown to be involved in regulation of inflammation. In this study, we investigated whether electro-acupuncture(EA) affects the CAP in COPD.Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were induced into COPD through exposure to cigarette smoke combined with lipopolysaccharide. EA treatment was applied at Zusanli(ST36) and Feishu(BL13) points for 30 min/d for 7 d. Seventy-two rats were randomly divided into six study groups, including normal, normal + EA,normal + α-bungarotoxin(a-BGT)(the antagonist of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor a7 subunit(a7 nAChR)) + EA, COPD, COPD + EA, and COPD + α-BGT + EA. Lung function, pathology and vagus nerve discharge were tested. The levels of acetylcholine(ACh), acetylcholinesterase(AChE), interleukin-6(IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-a(TNF-a) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) and lung tissue were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The mRNA and protein expression and immunoreactivity of a7 nAChR and its postreceptor inflammation signal pathway, including janus kinase 2(JAK2), signal transducers and activators of transcription 3(STAT3), nuclear factor-KB(NF-κB), were observed by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, Western blot and immunohistochemistry.Results: Compared with normal rats, there were a significant decline in lung function and discharge of the vagus nerve(P < 0.01), a marked sign of lung inflammation and an increase of ACh, AChE, IL-6 and TNF-a level in BALF or lung tissue(P < 0.05, P < 0.01) and higher expression of a7 nAChR, JAK2, STAT3 and NF-κB(P<0.05, P<0.01) in the COPD rats. In rats receiving EA, the lung function and vagal discharge were enhanced(P < 0.01), lung inflammation was improved and the levels of ACh, AChE, IL-6 and TNF-a were decreased(P<0.01). Further, the expression of a7 nAChR, JAK2, STAT3 and NF-κB was downregulated(P < 0.05, P < 0.01). However, the above effects of EA were blocked in rats injected with α-BGT(P < 0.01).Conclusion: EA treatment can reduce the lung inflammatory response and improve lung function in COPD, which may be related to its involvement in the regulation of CAP.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Support Program of Sichuan Province Science and Technology Agency:Clinical Researches of Acupuncture for“Unhealthy Status”Based on the TCM Theory of“All Diseases Originate from Qi’s Problem”(No.2014SZ0152)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of gingerindirect moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS).METHODS:In this central randomized,controlled trial,290 CFS participants were recruited and randomly allocated to group A(ginger-indirect moxibustion plus acupuncture)or group B(acupuncture alone).The study consisted of a treatment period of 8 weeks with a total of 24 treatments(3 sessions per week,every other day),and a follow-up period of 12 weeks.The outcome was measured by Fatigue Severity Scale(FSS),Psychological Health Report(SPHERE),the Self-rating depression scale(SDS)and the Hamilton anxiety scale(HAMA)at baseline,2,4,6,8,12 and 20 weeks.RESULTS:With the treatment undergoing,the changes of FSS,SPHERE,SDS and HAMA scores in both groups increased gradually,and the effect maintained at the 12th week.Between groups,significantly higher score changes were seen in group A in FSS after 4 weeks treatment(11.94 vs 9.12,95%CI:0.94,4.7)and in SPHERE after 2 weeks treatment(3.7 vs 2.27,95%CI:0.56,2.31).But for SDS and HAMA,the improvement did not differ significantly between groups.No severe adverse events were reported.CONCLUSION:Ginger-indirect moxibustion is a safe and effective intervention to relieve fatigue and accompanying physical symptoms of CFS.
基金National Key Basic Research Program of China(973 Program):Basic Research on the Specificity of the Meridian Effect and the Key Influencing Factors(No.2012CB518504)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Taichong(LR3) acupuncture points(acupoints) on the expression of glucose transporter protein 1(GLUT1) in the hypothalamus of spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHRs) as measured by combined positron emission tomography and computed tomography(PETCT).METHODS: Spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHR)were divided into model, Taichong(LR 3) acupuncture, and sham groups. Additionally, Tokyo Wistar rats were used as the control group. Changes in blood pressure were recorded in different groups of rats before and after the corresponding treatment. Hematoxylin and eosin(HE) staining was used to study basic morphological changes, and immunohistochemistry was used to determine GLUT1 expression in the hypothalamus. Further,PET-CT was utilized to elucidate the antihypertensive mechanism after acupuncture at the Taichong(LR 3) acupoints.RESULTS: PET-CT indicated activation of the hypothalamus. Measurement of blood pressure showed that acupuncture at the Taichong(LR 3) acupoints lowered blood pressure. HE staining did not show any significant pathological changes, although differences in cell number were observed. Immunohistochemical analysis indicated a GLUT1 downregulation in the SHRs of the Taichong(LR 3) acupuncture group after the treatment.CONCLUSION: Acupuncture at Taichong(LR 3) acupoints lowered blood pressure in SHRs, with possible mechanisms being changes in cell number and GLUT1 expression in the hypothalamus.
文摘Lumbar intervertebral disk herniation is acommonly and frequently encountered disease inthe orthopedic department, manifested by a series ofsymptoms such as low back pain, numbness andpain in one or two lower limbs, due to compressionto the lumbosacral nerves by protrusion of thepulpiform nucleus after rupture of the fibrous rings.The author has treated 52 cases of this disease byacupuncture plus herbal medicine. Now, the
