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Zhu YN, Chen YY, Zou T, Cao P. Effect of auricular acupressure combined with acupuncture for juvenile pseudomyopia. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35018. [PMID: 37713874 PMCID: PMC10508539 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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This retrospective study investigated the effect of auricular acupressure combined with acupuncture for juvenile pseudomyopia (JPM). In this retrospective study, we collected and analyzed a total of 66 eligible records of subjects with JPM. They were allocated into a treatment group (n = 33) and a control group (n = 33). All participants in both groups received auricular acupressure. Additionally, children in the treatment group also underwent acupuncture. The primary outcome was naked visual acuity (VA). It was performed using a standard E visual acuity chart. The secondary outcome was visual fatigue symptoms, as assessed by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development Quality of Life (COVD-QoL) questionnaire. All outcomes were analyzed before and after treatment. There were no significant differences regarding the naked VA and COVD-QoL scores before and after treatment between the 2 groups. However, there were significant differences regarding on naked VA (P < .01) and COVD-QoL scores (P < .01) within 2 groups compared before and after treatment. The findings of this study showed that both APP plus acupuncture and APP alone benefit children with JPM.
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- Yan-Ni Zhu
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Eye Hospital, Xi’an People’s Hospital Xi’an Fourth Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital of Northwest University, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
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Li YM. Song's Mast Cell Theory of Acupuncture. Med Acupunct 2022; 34:316-324. [PMID: 36304257 PMCID: PMC9595645 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2022.0035] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Professor. Jimei Song (1924–1987), from the Liaoning College of Traditional Medicine, first proposed the hypothesis that cutaneous mast cells (MCs) may be responsible for some of the phenomena associated with activation of meridians, acupoints, and De Qi in acupuncture. This was in 1977 and she subsequently published the first investigative report on human subjects. Supported by hundreds of extensive research reports later on, now Song's Mast Cell Theory of Acupuncture is one of the leading theories in acupuncture research. As a scientist and mother, Professor Song belonged to a special generation of female professionals in China. These women were living in a very unique and challenging era. Called “half of the sky” or “bourgeoisie intellectuals,” they faced unbearable difficulties in their lives and their work. The contribution of Professor Song to acupuncture is as significant as the contribution of Ms. Youyou Tu to Chinese herbal medicine. The difference is that Professor Song did not receive any award or significant recognition before she died in 1987. This review provides some background about her life, her contributions, and related publications, as well as a brief review of recent advances on MC mapping and acupuncture based on her MC theory.
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- Yong Ming Li
- American TCM Society, New York, USA.,Herb Acupuncture Clinic, Bridgewater, NJ, USA.,Address correspondence to: Yong Ming Li, MD, PhD, LAc, Herb Acupuncture Clinic, 676 US Highway 202/206 N, Building #2, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA
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Zafereo J, Jones S, Jarrett RB, Frost S, Noe C. Improved symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome after novel lymphatic treatment and interdisciplinary pain management. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2021; 46:101512. [PMID: 34785422 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a pain syndrome with no singular mechanism and no specific cure. The aim of this case report is to study the impact of Lymphatic Enhancement Technology (LET) treatment on CRPS-related symptoms. METHODS A 51 year-old female presented with a chief complaint of severe, refractory ankle pain and CRPS related to a tibial and fibular fracture sustained three years earlier. The patient completed twelve cognitive behavioral therapy sessions over a 4-week period, and eleven physical therapy sessions over a four-month period, six of which utilized LET. RESULTS Pain and swelling were largely unchanged with interdisciplinary treatment before the introduction of LET. A within-session change of 37.5% in pain intensity and 87.5% in ankle girth was observed immediately after the first application of LET. Three months after beginning LET treatment, the patient maintained a 43.8% improvement in pain intensity and 100% improvement in measurements of lower extremity girth and ankle range of motion. No side effects or adverse events were associated with the LET treatment. CONCLUSION Swelling, pain, and mobility loss are common symptoms and features of CRPS. LET is a novel, non-invasive treatment that appears to be quite safe and effective for improving pain, swelling, and mobility loss related to CRPS.
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- Jason Zafereo
- Department of Physical Therapy, UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management, UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management, UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA
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Lottering B, Lin YW. Functional characterization of nociceptive mechanisms involved in fibromyalgia and electroacupuncture. Brain Res 2021; 1755:147260. [PMID: 33422528 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.147260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain in diseases such as fibromyalgia (FM) are lacking effective standardised protocols that can be widely accessed and implemented by healthcare professionals across the globe. Persistent hyperalgesia and allodynia are characteristic symptoms of FM. This disease has indicated a refractory tendency to conventional treatment ventures, largely resultant from a lack of etiological and pathogenic understanding of the disease development. Emerging evidence indicates that the central nervous system (CNS) plays a critical role in the amplification of pain signals and the neurotransmitters associated therewith. We examined the contribution of the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) channel and the major nociceptive components in response to fibromyalgia-like pain in an intermittent cold-stress (ICS) model, in the prefrontal cortex, somatosensory cortex, hippocampus and thalamus areas of the brain. The use of TRPV1 gene deletion mice served to elucidate the role of the TRPV1 receptor in the development and expression of FM-like pain. The results suggest that TRPV1 upregulation is central to the sustained sensation of FM related hyperalgesia. Furthermore, the potential therapeutic benefits of electroacupuncture (EA) at bilateral ST36 acupoint were analysed in order to identify the analgesic effects and mechanism associated with this therapy. The findings indicate that EA treatment successfully attenuated both mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia and suggests that a definitive underlying mechanism of neuromodulation through EA is responsible for providing analgesic benefits to patients suffering from FM.
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- Bernice Lottering
- College of Chinese Medicine, Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Chinese Medicine Research Centre, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
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Fung PCW, Kong RKC. A Novel Apprehension of the Primary Lung Meridian, Sinew Channel, Divergent Channel, Luo-Connecting Channel Acting as a Single Unit System to Serve Respiration Function Based on Modern Neurophysiology and Kinesiology. Chin Med 2020. [DOI: 10.4236/cm.2020.112004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Bae SJ, Lim J, Lee S, Choi H, Jang JH, Kim YK, Oh JY, Park JH, Jung HS, Chae Y, In SI, Park HJ. Augmented Mechanical Forces of the Surface-Modified Nanoporous Acupuncture Needles Elicit Enhanced Analgesic Effects. Front Neurosci 2019; 13:652. [PMID: 31281240 PMCID: PMC6596406 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Over the past several decades, clinical studies have shown significant analgesic effects of acupuncture. The efficacy of acupuncture treatment has improved with the recent development of nanoporous needles (PN), which are produced by modifying the needle surface using nanotechnology. Herein, we showed that PN at acupoint ST36 produces prolonged analgesic effects in an inflammatory pain model; the analgesic effects of PN acupuncture were sustained over 2 h, while those using a conventional needle (CN) lasted only 30 min. In addition, the PN showed greater therapeutic effects than CN after 10 acupuncture treatments once per day for 10 days. We explored how the porous surface of the PN contributes to changes in local tissue, which may in turn result in enhanced analgesic effects. We showed that the PN has greater rotational torque and pulling force than the CN, particularly at acupoints ST36 and LI11, situated on thick muscle layers. Additionally, in ex vivo experiments, the PN showed greater winding of subcutaneous connective tissues and muscle layers. Our results suggest that local mechanical forces are augmented by the PN and its nanoporous surface, contributing to the enhanced and prolonged analgesic effects of PN acupuncture.
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- Sun-Jeong Bae
- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University, Jecheon, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang, South Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, DGIST, Daegu, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.,Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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Ultra-Low-Level Laser Therapy and Acupuncture Libralux: What Is so Special? MEDICINES 2019; 6:medicines6010040. [PMID: 30875856 PMCID: PMC6473762 DOI: 10.3390/medicines6010040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Contrary to the most credited theories on laser therapy that see power/energy as the major factors to its effectiveness, a technique using an extremely low power/energy laser stimulation to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is proposed. The stimulus consists of a 20 s train of modulated pulses with an average power below 0.02 mW and is applied on sequences of acupuncture points selected according to the impaired segment of the patient’s body. Methods: Modifications on the extracellular soft tissue matrix and on the “fascia” were sonographically demonstrated. Laboratory and clinical tests confirmed the effectiveness. Results: Responses similar to those experienced in acupuncture were observed. The device—a CE Class IIa certified medical device named Libralux—affords a clinically proven effectiveness exceeding 80% in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and associated motor dysfunctions. An average of just three application sessions was generally sufficient to overcome the dysfunction. Conclusions: The development of the method is supported by over 20 years of R&D activities, with a range of experiments discussed in several papers published in indexed peer-reviewed journals. A few considerations regarding the possible physiological action mechanisms involved are proposed in this paper.
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Yang HW, Liu XY, Shen ZF, Yao W, Gong XB, Huang HX, Ding GH. An investigation of the distribution and location of mast cells affected by the stiffness of substrates as a mechanical niche. Int J Biol Sci 2018; 14:1142-1152. [PMID: 29989093 PMCID: PMC6036734 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.26738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The distribution and location of mast cells are closely related to their physiological and pathological functions, such as allergic responses, immunity, and fibrosis, and are used in acupuncture. In this study, the distribution of mast cells in vivo was observed, and mechanical clues for understanding their distribution based on mechanical niches were explored. By toluidine blue staining and immunohistochemical staining, we examined the distribution and location of mast cells in rat skin and found that mast cells are distributed in a spatially nonuniform manner, preferring to locate at regions in the tissue and extracellular matrix with stiffness changes. In vitro experiments for studying the distribution of rat basophilic leukemia (RBL-2H3) mast cell line on poly-di-methyl-siloxane (PDMS) substrates with stiffness variations were performed. It was found that RBL-2H3 cells migrate and tend to remain in the areas with stiffness variations. The present research suggests that changing the stiffness of local tissues may stimulate mast cell recruitment, which may be the method by which some traditional Chinese medicine treatments, such as acupuncture. On the basis of the origin of mast cells and our experimental results, we predict that mast cells exist in tissues that contain permeable capillaries and prefer regions with stiffness changes. We discussed this prediction using examples of specific tissues from some cases.
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- Hong-Wei Yang
- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hydrodynamics (Ministry of Education), Department of Engineering Mechanics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hydrodynamics (Ministry of Education), Department of Engineering Mechanics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3
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- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Zheng X, Nie Y, Sun C, Wu G, Cai Q, Huang S, Lin Y. Long-term electroacupuncture stimulation prevents osteoporosis in ovariectomised osteopaenic rats through multiple signalling pathways. Acupunct Med 2018; 36:176-182. [PMID: 29625972 DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2016-011268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The pathogenic mechanisms of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) development are complex and are related to multiple cellular signalling transduction pathways. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at GV4/GV6 versus BL20/BL23 on the bones in ovariectomised (OVX) rats to explore the pathways that mediate the effects of EA on bone. METHODS Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated to one of four groups (n=10 rats each) that received sham surgery (Sham group), OVX surgery only (OVX group), OVX surgery plus EA at GV4/GV6 (GV group) and OVX surgery plus EA at BL20/BL23 (BL group). Bone turnover markers osteocalcin (OC) and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP 5b) were measured in serum, and bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar vertebrae and histomorphology of the femur were evaluated. Moreover, the expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) was detected by ELISA. The expression of lipoprotein receptor-related protein (LRP) 5, β-catenin, runt-related transcription factor (Runx) 2 involving Wnt/β-catenin signalling and p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and extracellular regulated protein kinases 1/2 involving mitogen-activated protein kinase signalling were determined by Western blotting. RESULTS The two EA-treated groups demonstrated increased levels of OC and the BMD of lumbar vertebrae, decreased levels of TRACP 5b and improved bone microstructure in the femur, compared with the untreated OVX group (P<0.05). Histomorphology analysis showed that EA treatment significantly increased the values of the trabeculae (µm), trabecular area (%) and trabecular bone number (per mm) and reduced trabecular separation (mm), compared with the OVX group. In addition, the ratio of OPG to RANKL and LRP5, β-catenin and Runx2 expression were significantly upregulated, while the expression of phosphorylated (p)-p38 and p-JNK were downregulated in EA-treated groups compared with the OVX group. CONCLUSION EA attenuates PMOP and it appears that the mechanism involves the regulation of multiple targets and pathways.
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- Xuefeng Zheng
- Acupuncture College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Chinese Medicine Hospital of Fuzhou, Fujian Universityof Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Acupuncture College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Acupuncture College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Acupuncture College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- People's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Acupuncture College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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Fung PCW, Kong RKC. New Insights on Stimulating the Lung Meridian Based on Modern Neurophysiology. Chin Med 2018. [DOI: 10.4236/cm.2018.93006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Sunami H, Shimizu Y, Denda J, Yokota I, Yoshizawa T, Uechi Y, Nakasone H, Igarashi Y, Kishimoto H, Matsushita M. Modulation of surface stiffness and cell patterning on polymer films using micropatterns. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2017; 106:976-985. [PMID: 28474403 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2016] [Revised: 03/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Here, a new technology was developed to selectively produce areas of high and low surface Young's modulus on biomedical polymer films using micropatterns. First, an elastic polymer film was adhered to a striped micropattern to fabricate a micropattern-supported film. Next, the topography and Young's modulus of the film surface were mapped using atomic force microscopy. Contrasts between the concave and convex locations of the stripe pattern were obvious in the Young's modulus map, although the topographical map of the film surface appeared almost flat. The concave and convex locations of a polymer film supported by a different micropattern also contrasted clearly. The resulting Young's modulus map showed that the Young's modulus was higher at convex locations than at concave locations. Hence, regions of high and low stiffness can be locally generated based on the shape of the micropattern supporting the film. When cells were cultured on the micropattern-supported films, NIH3T3 fibroblasts preferentially accumulated in convex regions with high Young's moduli. These findings demonstrate that this new technology can regulate regions of high and low surface Young's modulus on a cellular scaffold with high planar resolution, as well as providing a method for directing cellular patterning. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 106B: 976-985, 2018.
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- Hiroshi Sunami
- School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Nishihara, Japan
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- School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Nishihara, Japan
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- School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Nishihara, Japan
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- Frontier Research Center for Post-genome Science and Technology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Advanced Science, Sapporo, Japan
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- Creative Research Institution (CRIS), Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- School of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Nishihara, Japan
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- Frontier Research Center for Post-genome Science and Technology, Hokkaido University Faculty of Advanced Science, Sapporo, Japan
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Distribution of Mast Cells and Locations, Depths, and Sizes of the Putative Acupoints CV 8 and KI 16. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 2017:2953278. [PMID: 28428803 PMCID: PMC5385908 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2953278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The anatomical locations and sizes of acupuncture points (APs) are identified in traditional Chinese medicine by using the cun measurement method. More precise knowledge of those locations and sizes to submillimeter precision, along with their cytological characterizations, would provide significant contributions both to scientific investigations and to precise control of the practice of acupuncture. Over recent decades, researchers have come to realize that APs in the skin of rats and humans have more mast cells (MCs) than neighboring nonacupoints. In this work, the distribution of MCs in the ventral skin of mice was studied so that it could be used to infer the locations, depths from the epidermis, and sizes of three putative APs. The umbilicus was taken as the reference point, and a transversal cross section through it was studied. The harvested skins from 8-week-old mice were stained with toluidine blue, and the MCs were recognized by their red-purple stains and their metachromatic granules. The three putative APs, CV 8 and the left and the right KI 16 APs, were identified based on their high densities of MCs. These findings also imply that acupuncture may stimulate, through MCs, an immune response to allergic inflammation.
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Dorsher PT. Neuroembryology of the Acupuncture Principal Meridians: Part 1. The Extremities. Med Acupunct 2017. [DOI: 10.1089/acu.2016.1210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Peter T. Dorsher
- Consultant, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, FL
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Anticancer bioactive peptides suppress human colorectal tumor cell growth and induce apoptosis via modulating the PARP-p53-Mcl-1 signaling pathway. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2015; 36:1514-9. [PMID: 26592508 DOI: 10.1038/aps.2015.80] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/12/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM We have reported novel anticancer bioactive peptides (ACBPs) that show tumor-suppressive activities in human gastric cancer, leukemia, nasopharyngeal cancer, and gallbladder cancer. In this study, we investigated the effects of ACBPs on human colorectal cancer and the underlying mechanisms. METHODS Cell growth and apoptosis of human colorectal tumor cell line HCT116 were measured using cell proliferation assay and flow cytometry, respectively. The expression levels of PARP, p53 and Mcl1A were assessed with Western blotting and immunohistochemistry. For evaluation of the in vivo antitumor activity of ACBPs, HCT116 xenograft nude mice were treated with ACBPs (35 μg/mL, ip) for 10 days. RESULTS Treatment of HCT116 cells with ACBPs (35 μg/mL) for 4-6 days significantly inhibited the cell growth. Furthermore, treatment of HCT116 cells with ACBPs (35 μg/mL) for 6-12 h significantly enhanced UV-induced apoptosis, increased the expression of PARP and p53, and decreased the expression of Mcl-1. Administration of ACBPs did not change the body weight of HCT116 xenograft nude mice, but decreased the tumor growth by approximately 43%, and increased the expression of PARP and p53, and decreased the expression of Mcl-1 in xenograft mouse tumor tissues. CONCLUSION Administration of ACBPs inhibits human colorectal tumor cell growth and induces apoptosis in vitro and in vivo through modulating the PARP-p53-Mcl-1 signaling pathway.
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Unverzagt C, Berglund K, Thomas J. DRY NEEDLING FOR MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT PAIN: A CLINICAL COMMENTARY. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2015; 10:402-18. [PMID: 26075156 PMCID: PMC4458928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED Sports and orthopaedic physical therapists have long used a multitude of techniques in order to address pain and dysfunction associated with myofascial trigger points. One technique in particular has recently received overwhelming attention: trigger point dry needling (DN). Despite its efficacy and low risk, questions remain as to its effectiveness, safety, and whether the technique is within the scope of practice of physical therapists. Therefore, the purpose of this clinical commentary is to summarize the current literature related to the associated mechanisms of action of DN, the safety of DN, as well as to discuss relevant scope of practice concerns. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5.
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- Casey Unverzagt
- Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Slippery Rock, PA, USA
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- Andrews University Department of Physical Therapy, Berrien Springs, MI, USA
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Chen CW, Tai CJ, Choy CS, Hsu CY, Lin SL, Chan WP, Chiang HS, Chen CA, Leung TK. Wave-induced flow in meridians demonstrated using photoluminescent bioceramic material on acupuncture points. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2013; 2013:739293. [PMID: 24307911 PMCID: PMC3838801 DOI: 10.1155/2013/739293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Revised: 08/20/2013] [Accepted: 08/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The mechanisms of acupuncture remain poorly understood, but it is generally assumed that measuring the electrical conductivity at various meridians provides data representing various meridian energies. In the past, noninvasive methods have been used to stimulate the acupuncture points at meridians, such as heat, electricity, magnets, and lasers. Photoluminescent bioceramic (PLB) material has been proven to weaken hydrogen bonds and alter the characteristics of liquid water. In this study, we applied the noninvasive PLB technique to acupuncture point irradiation, attempting to detect its effects by using electrical conductivity measurements. We reviewed relevant literature, searching for information on meridians including their wave-induced flow characteristics.
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- C. Will Chen
- Department of Bioengineering, Tatung University, No. 40, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, No. 252, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110-52, Taiwan
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- Emergency and Intensive Care Department, Taipei Hospital, Department of Health, No. 127, Su Yuan Road, Hsinchuang, New Taipei City 242-13, Taiwan
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- Graduated Institute of Communication Engineering, Tatung University, No. 40, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, No. 127, Su Yuan Road, Hsinchuang, New Taipei City 242-13, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110-52, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, No. 111, Sec. 3, Hsing Long Road, Taipei 116, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110-52, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, No. 510, Zhongzheng Road, Xinzhuang, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Road, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, No. 111, Sec. 3, Hsing Long Road, Taipei 116, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei 110-52, Taiwan
- Department of Physics & College of Science and Engineering, Fu Jen Catholic University, No. 510, Zhongzheng Road, Xinzhuang, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, No. 127 Su Yuan Road, Hsinchuang, New Taipei City 242-13, Taiwan
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Hegyi G, Szigeti GP. Rehabilitation of stroke patients using Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med 2013; 18:971-7. [PMID: 23057482 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2011.0047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate whether acupuncture, especially Yamamoto's New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA), is of value in additional to standard poststroke motor rehabilitation. DESIGN A prospective, assessor-blinded randomized control trial was carried out in an inpatient stroke rehabilitation unit with day hospital service. After inclusion, patients were stratified into control group and acupuncture group, randomly. OUTCOME MEASURES The Barthel Index, the Rivermead Scale Index, and the Visual Analogue Scale were used to follow the efficacy of treatment. RESULTS In the acupuncture group, all the sensory, motor, and functional scores improved significantly during the examination period until 2 years after injury. The Barthel Index is increased from 4±2 to 95±4 in the acupuncture group. This index also increased in the control group (from 4±2 to 75±4), but the changes were significantly less than in the acupuncture group. A significant spontaneous recovery during the 2-year follow-up was found, but the YNSA treatment facilitated the functional recovery. Improved moving function and more flexible joints and ligaments were observed in comparison to the patients' condition prior to treatment. CONCLUSIONS The data suggest that the YNSA is a useful method to treat stroke patients and enhance their quality of life.
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- Gabriella Hegyi
- University of Pécs, Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Pécs, Hungary
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Systems biology of meridians, acupoints, and chinese herbs in disease. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2012; 2012:372670. [PMID: 23118787 PMCID: PMC3483864 DOI: 10.1155/2012/372670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2012] [Accepted: 09/26/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Meridians, acupoints, and Chinese herbs are important components of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They have been used for disease treatment and prevention and as alternative and complementary therapies. Systems biology integrates omics data, such as transcriptional, proteomic, and metabolomics data, in order to obtain a more global and complete picture of biological activity. To further understand the existence and functions of the three components above, we reviewed relevant research in the systems biology literature and found many recent studies that indicate the value of acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Acupuncture is useful in pain moderation and relieves various symptoms arising from acute spinal cord injury and acute ischemic stroke. Moreover, Chinese herbal extracts have been linked to wound repair, the alleviation of postmenopausal osteoporosis severity, and anti-tumor effects, among others. Different acupoints, variations in treatment duration, and herbal extracts can be used to alleviate various symptoms and conditions and to regulate biological pathways by altering gene and protein expression. Our paper demonstrates how systems biology has helped to establish a platform for investigating the efficacy of TCM in treating different diseases and improving treatment strategies.
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Li J, Wan H, Zhang H, Tian M. Current applications of molecular imaging and luminescence-based techniques in traditional Chinese medicine. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2011; 137:16-26. [PMID: 21693174 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2011.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2011] [Revised: 05/31/2011] [Accepted: 06/04/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which is fundamentally different from Western medicine, has been widely investigated using various approaches. Cellular- or molecular-based imaging has been used to investigate and illuminate the various challenges identified and progress made using therapeutic methods in TCM. Insight into the processes of TCM at the cellular and molecular changes and the ability to image these processes will enhance our understanding of various diseases of TCM and will provide new tools to diagnose and treat patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Various TCM therapies including herbs and formulations, acupuncture and moxibustion, massage, Gua Sha, and diet therapy have been analyzed using positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, functional magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound and optical imaging. These imaging tools have kept pace with developments in molecular biology, nuclear medicine, and computer technology. RESULTS We provide an overview of recent developments in demystifying ancient knowledge - like the power of energy flow and blood flow meridians, and serial naturopathies - which are essential to visually and vividly recognize the body using modern technology. CONCLUSIONS In TCM, treatment can be individualized in a holistic or systematic view that is consistent with molecular imaging technologies. Future studies might include using molecular imaging in conjunction with TCM to easily diagnose or monitor patients naturally and noninvasively.
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- Jinhui Li
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Han JS. Acupuncture analgesia: areas of consensus and controversy. Pain 2011; 152:S41-S48. [PMID: 21078546 DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2010.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2010] [Revised: 10/08/2010] [Accepted: 10/12/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Ji-Sheng Han
- Neuroscience Research Institute and Department of Neurobiology, Peking University Health Science Center, Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Public Health, Beijing 100191, China
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