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Yang Y, Ge F, Luo C, Liao C, Deng J, Yang Y, Chen Y, Guo X, Bai Z, Xiao X, Tang C. An Experimental Animal Study: Electroacupuncture Facilitates Antiviral Immunity Against Hepatitis B Virus Through the IFN-γ/JAK/STAT Axis. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:6547-6562. [PMID: 39318991 PMCID: PMC11420899 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s477202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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Background Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a global health challenge, necessitating innovative therapeutic strategies. Enhancing the body's immune response against the hepatitis B virus (HBV) emerges as a fundamental strategy for achieving a functional cure. While acupuncture has shown potential in immune modulation, its specific anti-HBV effects are not well understood. This study evaluates the potential of electroacupuncture (EA) in HBV infection and explores its underlying immunological mechanisms using a mouse model. Methods HBV-infected mice were established using the high-pressure hydrodynamic method and divided into four groups: normal saline (NS), EA, sham EA (SE), and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TF), with n = 6 per group. During treatment, blood was collected every Sunday via the orbital sinus to monitor HBV DNA, HBsAg, and HBeAg levels. Transcriptomics and metabolomics analyses were employed to unearth clues regarding EA's anti-HBV mechanism. Validation of these mechanisms included splenic T-cell flow analysis, Western blotting, RT-qPCR, immunofluorescence, and ELISA. Results Serum HBV DNA levels decreased by 1.10, 0.19, and 1.98 log10 IU/mL in the EA, SE, and TF-treated mice, respectively, compared to the NS. Concurrently, the hepatic HBV DNA levels decreased by 1.09, 0.24, and 2.03 log10 IU/mL. EA also demonstrated superior inhibition of HBV antigens, with serum HBeAg levels decreasing by 43.86%, 8.74%, and 8.03%, and serum HBsAg levels decreasing by 28.01%, 0.26%, and 9.39% in the EA, SE, and TF groups, respectively. Further analysis through transcriptomics and metabolomics revealed that EA's anti-HBV effects primarily hinge on immune modulation, particularly the IFN-γ/JAK/STAT pathway and taurine metabolism. EA also increased the ratio of splenic CD8+ CD69+ and CD8+ IFN-γ+ T-cells while upregulating key proteins in the JAK/STAT pathway and cytokines associated with antiviral immunity. Conclusion EA manifests inhibitory effects on HBV, particularly in antigen suppression, with its mode of action intricately linked to the regulation of IFN-γ/JAK/STAT.
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- Yan Yang
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People's Republic of China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China
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- Senior Department of Hepatology, the Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, People's Republic of China
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- Senior Department of Hepatology, the Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, People's Republic of China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China
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Nguyen THV, Chiu KC, Shih YH, Liu CJ, Bao Quach TV, Hsia SM, Chen YH, Shieh TM. Protective Effect of Electroacupuncture on Chemotherapy-Induced Salivary Gland Hypofunction in a Mouse Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11654. [PMID: 37511411 PMCID: PMC10380826 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Radiotherapy and chemotherapy can impair salivary gland (SG) function, which causes xerostomia and exacerbate other side effects of chemotherapy and oral infection, reducing patients' quality of life. This animal study aimed to assess the efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) as a means of preventing xerostomia induced by 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). A xerostomia mouse model was induced via four tail vein injections of 5-FU (80 mg/kg/dose). EA was performed at LI4 and LI11 for 7 days. The pilocarpine-stimulated salivary flow rate (SFR) and salivary glands weight (SGW) were recorded. Salivary immunoglobulin A (SIgA) and lysozyme were determined via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). SG was collected for hematoxylin and eosin staining to measure acini number and acinar cell size. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and aquaporin 5 (AQP5) mRNA expressions in SG were quantified via RT-qPCR. 5-FU caused significant decreases in SFR, SGW, SIgA, lysozyme, AQP5 expression, and acini number, while TNF-α and IL-1β expressions and acinar cell size were significantly increased. EA treatment can prevent 5-FU damage to the salivary gland, while pilocarpine treatment can only elevate SFR and AQP5 expression. These findings provide significant evidence to support the use of EA as an alternative treatment for chemotherapy-induced salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia.
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- Thanh-Hien Vu Nguyen
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis and Family Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10449, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Photonics and Communication Engineering, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Barajas-Torres GC, Klünder-Klünder M, Garduño-Espinosa J, Parra-Ortega I, Franco-Hernández MI, Miranda-Lora AL. Effects of Carbonated Beverage Consumption on Oral pH and Bacterial Proliferation in Adolescents: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:1776. [PMID: 36362931 PMCID: PMC9696556 DOI: 10.3390/life12111776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Sugary soft drinks modify salivary pH and favor bacterial proliferation and are associated with the development of caries. Information on the effects of consuming carbonated drinks without sucrose is limited. Methods: In this crossover clinical trial, salivary and dental biofilm pH were determined at 0, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, and 60 min after the participants (n = 18) ingested a soft drink with sucrose, a soft drink with aspartame/acesulfame K, carbonated water, and plain water on different days. Dental biofilm cultures were conducted at 0- and 120-min. Results: Salivary pH decreased significantly after ingestion of the sucrose-containing soft drink when compared with the other types of beverages (median difference, -0.3--0.4, p ≤ 0.05), and the greatest difference was found with mineral water. A greater bacterial proliferation (Colony Forming Units [CFU]) was observed after ingestion of the drink with sucrose (↑310 × 103 CFU, p ≤ 0.01), followed by the drink with aspartame/acesulfame K (↑160 × 103 CFU, p ≤ 0.01) and carbonated water (↑60 × 103 CFU, p ≤ 0.05). No significant changes in bacterial proliferation were observed after the consumption of natural water. Conclusions: Ingestion of sucrose-containing soft drinks favors the acidification of salivary pH and the bacterial proliferation of dental biofilm. Although to a lesser extent, soft drinks containing aspartame/acesulfame K also favor bacterial proliferation.
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- Guadalupe Carolina Barajas-Torres
- Departamento de Investigación Clínica, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaría de Salud, Dr. Márquez No. 162, Col Doctores, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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- Departamento de Gestión de la Investigación, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaría de Salud, Dr. Márquez No. 162, Col Doctores, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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- Dirección de Investigación, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaría de Salud, Dr. Márquez No. 162, Col Doctores, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Clínico, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaría de Salud, Dr. Márquez No. 162, Col Doctores, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Clínico, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaría de Salud, Dr. Márquez No. 162, Col Doctores, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación Epidemiológica en Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Secretaría de Salud, Dr. Márquez No. 162, Col Doctores, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06720, Mexico
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Effect of vibroacoustic stimulation on athletes recovering from exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol 2022; 122:2427-2435. [DOI: 10.1007/s00421-022-05026-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wang J, Xia Q, Zhu F, Huang W, Meng Y, Wang Y, Liu Y, Liu X, Li H, Sun B. Effects of Acupuncture on Adverse Events in Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pain Ther 2022; 11:1095-1112. [PMID: 35922617 PMCID: PMC9633895 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-022-00415-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acupuncture has gradually penetrated into many disciplines in clinical medicine, such as surgery, anesthesia, and outpatient examinations. Although a number of clinical trials have investigated the effects of acupuncture on colonoscopy, the results were inconsistent. In this meta-analysis, we analyzed the effects of acupuncture on colonoscopy to provide evidence for subsequent research and clinical application of acupuncture in colonoscopy. METHODS This meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager version 5.4 and Stata version 16 software. The primary outcome was the incidence of adverse events, and the secondary outcomes included patients' anxiety score before colonoscopy, time to insert the colonoscope, total detection time, propofol consumption, patients' pain score, and patient satisfaction rate. RESULTS The results showed that the incidence of adverse events (odds ratio [OR] 0.27, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.16-0.43, P = 0.00, I2 = 25%), patients' pain score (mean difference [MD] - 1.03, 95% CI - 1.45 to - 0.62, P = 0.00, I2 = 94%), and time to insert the colonoscope (MD = - 2.54, 95% CI - 4.96 to - 0.13, P = 0.04, I2 = 0%) were significantly lower in the treatment group than in the control group. Compared with the control group, the satisfaction rate of patients (OR 2.53, 95% CI 1.56-4.10, P = 0.00, I2 = 47%) in the treatment group was significantly improved. There was no significant between-group difference in patients' anxiety score, the total detection time, and propofol dosage. CONCLUSIONS During colonoscopy, acupuncture can significantly reduce the incidence of adverse events, relieve patients' pain, and improve patient satisfaction. REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration number CRD42022324428.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China. .,The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Harbin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, 157 Health Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People's Republic of China.
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De-la-Cruz-Torres B, Martínez-Jiménez E, Navarro-Flores E, Palomo-López P, Abuín-Porras V, Díaz-Meco-Conde R, López-López D, Romero-Morales C. Heart Rate Variability Monitoring during Interferential Current Application in the Lower Back Area: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18073394. [PMID: 33805948 PMCID: PMC8036980 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Vasovagal reactions may occur occasionally during electrical stimulation using interferential current (IFC). The purpose of this study was to examine variations in autonomic activity during the application of IFC in asymptomatic participants by analysis of their heart rate variability (HRV). Seventy-three male volunteers were randomly assigned to a placebo group (n = 36; HRV was documented for 10 min, both at rest and during a placebo intervention) and an intervention group (n = 37; HRV was documented for 10 min in two conditions labelled as (1) rest and (2) application of IFC technique on the lumbar segment). The diameters of the Poincaré plot (SD1, SD2), stress score (SS), and the ratio between sympathetic and parasympathetic activity (S/PS) were measured. After interventions, differences amongst the placebo group and the IFC group were found in SD2 (p < 0.001), SS (p = 0.01) and S/PS ratio (p = 0.003). The IFC technique was associated with increased parasympathetic modulation, which could induce a vasovagal reaction. Monitorization of adverse reactions should be implemented during the application of IFC technique. HRV indicators might have a part in prevention of vasovagal reactions. Further studies in patients with lumbar pain are needed to explore possible differences in HRV responses due to the presence of chronic pain.
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- Facultad de Fisioterapia y Enfermería, Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain; or
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- Frailty Research Organized Group (FROG), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, University of Valencia, 46001 Valencia, Spain;
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- University Center of Plasencia, Faculty of Podiatry, Universidad de Extremadura, 10600 Badajoz, Spain;
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.-M.-C.); (C.R.-M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-912-115-268
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.-M.-C.); (C.R.-M.)
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- Research, Health and Podiatry Group, Department of Health Sciences, Research, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Universidade da Coruña, 15403 Ferrol, Spain;
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (R.D.-M.-C.); (C.R.-M.)
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Sakai S, Takatori R, Nomura M, Uehara K. Useful parameters for the motion analysis of facial skin care in Japanese women. J Physiol Anthropol 2020; 39:22. [PMID: 32831147 PMCID: PMC7507946 DOI: 10.1186/s40101-020-00234-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Facial skin care (FSC) is an important routine for Japanese women. Hand motions during FSC physically affect psychological state. However, it is very difficult to evaluate hand motions during personal and complex FSC. The objective of this study was to find out objective and quantitative parameters for hand motions during facial skin care (FSC). Women who enjoy and soothe during FSC (Enjoyment group (E group), n = 20) or not (non-enjoyment group (NE group), n = 19) were recruited by an advance questionnaire. The same lotion, emulsion, and cream were provided to all subjects, and they used sequentially in the same way as the women’s daily FSC. The motion of the marker on the back side of the right middle finger during FSC was tracked by a motion capture system. The heart rate variability (HRV) was also measured before and after FSC for evaluating psychological effect. Results The averaged acceleration (Avg. ACC), approximate entropy (ApEn), and power law scaling exponent (Rest γ) of the cumulative duration of slow motion from the sequential data of acceleration were evaluated. Compared to the NE group, the E group showed a lower Avg. ACC when using emulsion (p = 0.005) and cream (p = 0.007), a lower ApEn when using emulsion (p = 0.003), and a lower Rest γ (p = 0.024) when using all items, suggesting that compared to the NE group, the E group had more tender and regular motion, and sustainable slow motions, especially in the use of emulsion. In the E group, the low/high-frequency component of HRV decreased significantly after FSC, suggesting suppression of sympathetic activity (p = 0.045). NE group did not. For all subjects, ApEn and Rest γ showed significantly positive correlation with the increase in the low/high-frequency component of HRV after FSC (p < 0.01). ApEn showed significantly negative correlation with the increase in the high-frequency component of HRV after FSC (p < 0.05). Avg. ACC did not show significant correlation with them. These results suggested that the behavior of FSC influences the autonomic nerve system. Conclusions ApEn and Rest γ are useful parameters for evaluating quality of hand motions during FSC.
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- Shingo Sakai
- Skincare Products Research, Kao Corporation, 5-3-28, Kotobuki-cho, Odawara, Kanagawa, 250-0002, Japan.
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- Graduate School of System Informatics, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai, Nada, 657-8501, Japan.,Present address: Core Device Development Sec., Service Development HQ, R&D Dept., Dwango Co., Ltd., Kabukiza Tower, 4-12-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Kansei Value Development Sensory Science Research, Kao Corporation, 5-3-28, Kotobuki-cho, Odawara, Kanagawa, 250-0002, Japan
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- Graduate School of System Informatics, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai, Nada, 657-8501, Japan
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Tamai K, Imai K, Hisajima T. Effects of Cathode Direct-Current Electroacupuncture Stimulus of the Promixal Anterior Lower Limbs on Heart Rate and Lumbar Blood Flow. Med Acupunct 2020; 32:71-79. [PMID: 32351660 PMCID: PMC7187976 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2019.1374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Objective: There has been little research on direct-current acupuncture. This study was conducted to verify the effect of acupuncture current intensity and polarity on heart rate (HR) when applying direct-current electroacupuncture (DCEA) to the proximal anterior part of the lower limbs and to clarify the effect of cathodes (-) on lumbar blood flow. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at Teikyo Heisei University, Chiba, Japan. The subjects were 144 healthy male volunteers (21.7 ± 0.6 years' old). These participants were divided into 1 control, 1 manual acupuncture (MA), and 3 DECEA groups (-25 μA, +75 μA, and -75 μA). Acupuncture was performed on the lower limbs (at ST 36), and HR and intertissue blood flow (ITBF) were observed as the main outcome measures. Results: For intensity, HR was significantly lower in the -75 μA group than in the control (P < 0.001), MA (P < 0.001), and -25 μA (P < 0.01) groups. For polarity, HR was significantly lower in the -75 μA group than in the +75 μA group (P = 0.0028). For blood flow, the volume of HbO2 in the L-4-L-5 region at 1 minute after stimulation was significantly higher in the -75 μA stimulus group than in the MA group (P < 0.05). There was no change in the T-7-T-8 region. Conclusions: A -75 μA stimulus to ST 36 reduced HR and increased ITBF.
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- Kiyoshi Tamai
- Faculty of Health Care and Medical Sports, Teikyo Heisei University, Chiba, Japan
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
- Faculty of Health Care, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute of Oriental Medicine, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
- Faculty of Health Care, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
- Institute of Oriental Medicine, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
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Sakai S, Inoue-Sato M, Amemiya R, Murakami M, Inagaki K, Sakairi Y. The influence of autogenic training on the physical properties of skin and cardiac autonomic activity in postmenopausal women: an exploratory study. Int J Dermatol 2020; 59:103-109. [PMID: 31294461 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.14582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autogenic training (AT) is a major relaxation training technique whose clinical efficacy has been verified in dermatology. Many reports demonstrate ameliorated skin conditions in AT-treated subjects with reduced psychological stress. However, no studies have examined the effects of AT on the skin of postmenopausal women. OBJECTIVES We examine the influences of AT on the physical properties of skin and cardiac autonomic activity in postmenopausal women. METHODS Postmenopausal women were classed into an AT group and a control one. The women in the AT group were mentored by a professional to practice AT twice a day for 7 weeks. The women in the control group were instructed to close their eyes for 3 minutes instead of AT. Hydration of the stratum corneum (SC), transepidermal water loss (TEWL), skin elasticity and heart-rate variability (HRV) were measured before and after the study period to examine how they changed. RESULTS SC hydration and skin elasticity of the cheek, increased in both groups, and the increase was significantly higher in the AT group (n = 14) than in the control group (n = 12) (P < 0.05, Cohen's d = 1.03; P < 0.05, Cohen's d = 0.99; respectively). TEWL did not change in either group. LF/HF was lower in the AT group than in the control group (P < 0.05, Cohen's d = 0.91). CONCLUSION AT increased SC hydration and skin elasticity with changes in the balance of autonomic nervous system activity in postmenopausal women, implying that AT may have improvement effects on aged skin by menopause.
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- Shingo Sakai
- Skincare Products Research, Kao Corporation, Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Skincare Products Research, Kao Corporation, Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Skincare Products Research, Kao Corporation, Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Objective: To confirm that acupuncture applied to patients would improve the clinical curative effect and accelerate the patient's recovery by introducing the application of acupuncture in pre-operation, during operation, and post-operation. Data sources: Literature cited in this review was retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and was primarily published in English or Chinese from 2010 to 2018, with keywords of “acupuncture,” “electroacupuncture,” “perioperative period,” “sedation,” “analgesia,” and “recovery.” Relevant citations in the retrieved articles were also screened to include more data. Study selection: All retrieved literature was scrutinized, most typical articles related on perioperative acupuncture application in clinical study were reviewed. Results: Acupuncture could relieve anxiety and stress during the preoperative stage. It reduces the usage of narcotics and stress response, and maintains the respiratory stability and homeostasis during surgery. It also exerts a protective effect on vital organs, and during the postoperative stages, enhances the recovery while effectively alleviating the postoperative pain. This phenomenon prevents common postoperative discomforts such as nausea and vomiting. In addition, it might improve the patients’ long-term prognosis. Conclusions: The novel concept “perioperative acupuncture medicine” is to focus on the optimal treatment in the perioperative period of surgical patients. The review reveals the important role of acupuncture in enhancing rapid recovery of patients during the perioperative period.
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Fydanaki O, Kousoulis P, Dardiotis E, Bizakis I, Hajiioannou I. Electroacupuncture Could Reduce Motion Sickness Susceptibility in Healthy Male Adults: A Double-Blinded Study. Med Acupunct 2017; 29:377-382. [PMID: 29279732 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2017.1246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective: Motion sickness is the main cause of nausea-related symptoms during passive motion in transportation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) for the reduction of motion sickness symptoms. Materials and Methods: Study participants were randomly assigned into three groups: Group A, therapeutic EA; Group B, sham EA; and group C, a control group. After an EA session, participants were exposed to a motion stimulus, using a rotating chair. Their symptoms were measured using the Greek version of the Gianaros Motion Sickness Assessment Questionnaire (MSAQ). Results: In this study 20 volunteers participated. All 3 groups of subjects showed increases in their motion sickness symptoms after exposure to the motion stimulus. The mean total symptom score for Group A was 59,375, for Group B it was 74,333, and in Group C was it 93,166. This difference is partially statistically significant when comparing Group A with Group C, especially in a peripheral group of symptoms, as measured by the Gianaros MSAQ. Conclusions: The results of the present study suggest that participants who received therapeutic EA prior to motion stimulation tended to have fewer motion sickness symptoms in comparison with their counterparts, who were not given any therapy.
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- Ourania Fydanaki
- Department of Ophthalmology, 251 General Air Force Hospital, Hellenic Air Force, Athens, Greece
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- 120 Flight Training Wing Medical Service, Hellenic Air Force, Kalamata, Greece
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, 251 General Air Force Hospital, Hellenic Air Force, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital of Thessaly, Larisa, Greece
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital of Thessaly, Larisa, Greece
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Carr DJ. In this Issue. Acupunct Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2017-011556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- David John Carr
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine, The University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
- Department of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK
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Waki H, Suzuki T, Tanaka Y, Tamai H, Minakawa Y, Miyazaki S, Yoshida N, Uebaba K, Imai K, Hisajima T. Effects of electroacupuncture to the trigeminal nerve area on the autonomic nervous system and cerebral blood flow in the prefrontal cortex. Acupunct Med 2017; 35:339-344. [PMID: 28765118 DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2016-011247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The autonomic nervous system and trigeminal nerve are involved in adjusting flow through diverging cerebral arteries in the prefrontal cortex. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of 100 Hz electroacupuncture (EA) to the trigeminal nerve area on cerebral blood flow and autonomic nervous system function. METHOD This was a randomised crossover study of 16 healthy volunteers who were assigned to an EA or control group. Stimulation (in the EA group) was performed five times, each after 1 min of rest. Needles were inserted at the inner edge of the eyebrows and 1 cm from the front hairline midpoint. We used high-frequency (HF) and low-frequency (LF) components of heart rate (HR) variability to assess autonomic nervous system function. HF and LF/HF ratio were taken as indicators of parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system activity, respectively. We measured cerebral blood flow using a two-channel near-infrared spectroscope. RESULTS In the EA group, HR significantly decreased (p=0.004) and HF significantly increased (p=0.006) relative to baseline. By contrast, there were no significant changes in HR or HF within the control group (p>0.05). Accordingly, HR tended to be lower (p=0.087) and HF greater (p=0.071) in the EA group versus the control group. There were no significant differences in LF/HF ratio within/between groups. Compared with the control group, cerebral blood flow was significantly greater in the left (p=0.048) and right (p=0.016) prefrontal cortex in the EA group. CONCLUSIONS Delivery of 100 Hz EA to the trigeminal nerve area reduces HR and increases parasympathetic nervous activity and cerebral blood flow.
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- Hideaki Waki
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan.,Research Institute of Oriental Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan.,Research Institute of Oriental Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan.,Research Institute of Oriental Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan.,Research Institute of Oriental Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan.,Research Institute of Oriental Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan.,Research Institute of Oriental Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Teikyo Heisei University, Tokyo, Japan.,Research Institute of Oriental Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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García Bermejo P, de la Cruz Torres B, Naranjo Orellana J, Albornoz Cabello M. Autonomic activity in women during percutaneous needle electrolysis. Eur J Integr Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2017.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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García Bermejo P, De La Cruz Torres B, Naranjo Orellana J, Albornoz Cabello M. Autonomic Responses to Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis: Effect of Needle Puncture or Electrical Current? J Altern Complement Med 2017; 24:69-75. [PMID: 28135129 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2016.0339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to establish if the changes in sympathetic and parasympathetic activity (analyzed through heart-rate variability [HRV]) during ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) is due to the effect of needle puncture only or of the PNE technique per se where the puncture and galvanic current are combined. METHODS This was an experimental, case-control study that took place at the University of Seville. Subjects were 36 male footballers who were randomly allocated to three groups: a control group (CG; 12 players), for whom HRV was recorded for 10 min, both at rest and during an exhaustive US examination of the patellar tendon and adjacent structures; a first experimental group (PNE group; 12 players), for whom HRV was recorded for 10 min, both at rest and during application of US-guided PNE in the patellar tendon; and a second experimental group (needle group; 12 players), for whom HRV was recorded for 10 min, both at rest and during application of US-guided PNE without electrical current in the patellar tendon. The outcome measures were the diameters of the Poincaré plot (SD1, SD2), stress score, and sympathetic/parasympathetic ratio. RESULTS There were no differences between groups in any baseline measurements, nor were there any significant differences between CG measurements (baseline vs. intervention). The PNE group exhibited statistically significant increases in SD1 (p = 0.01) and SD2 (p = 0.004) and statistically significant decreases in SS and S/PS ratio (p = 0.03), indicating increased parasympathetic and decreased sympathetic activity, respectively. The needle group exhibited statistically significant increases in SD2 (p = 0.02) and statistically significant decreases in SS (p = 0.02), indicating decreased sympathetic activity. CONCLUSIONS The application of the US-guided PNE technique caused a measurable increase in parasympathetic activity (detected by HRV), which was due to the combination of needle puncture and electric current.
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de la Cruz Torres B, Albornoz Cabello M, García Bermejo P, Naranjo Orellana J. Autonomic responses to ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis of the patellar tendon in healthy male footballers. Acupunct Med 2016; 34:275-9. [PMID: 26792776 DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) is a novel minimally invasive approach, which involves the application of a galvanic current via an acupuncture needle. As in any procedure involving needling, vagal reactions have been reported during PNE. OBJECTIVE To examine for changes in autonomic activity during the US-guided PNE technique on healthy patellar tendons by measurement and analysis of heart rate variability (HRV). METHODS Twenty-two male footballers were randomly allocated to: a control group (11 players), for whom HRV was recorded for 10 min, both at rest and during an exhaustive US examination of the patellar tendon and adjacent structures; and an experimental group (11 players), for whom HRV was recorded for 10 min, both at rest and during application of US-guided PNE on the patellar tendon. The following HRV parameters were assessed: mean NN interval, mean heart rate, time domain parameters (SDNN, rMSSD, pNN50), diameters of the Poincaré plot (SD1, SD2), stress score, and sympathetic/parasympathetic ratio. RESULTS There were no differences between groups in any baseline measurements, nor were there any significant differences between control group measurements (baseline vs intervention). The experimental group exhibited statistically significant increases in SDNN/SD1 (p=0.02/p=0.03) and SD2 (p=0.03), indicating increased parasympathetic and decreased sympathetic activity, respectively. CONCLUSIONS US-guided PNE was associated with an autonomic imbalance characterised by greater parasympathetic activity, which could potentially result in a vasovagal reaction. Care should be taken to monitor for adverse reactions during US-guided PNE and simple HRV indicators may have a role in early detection.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Seville. Avicena Street, Seville, Spain
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