Publications by authors named "Huong Thi-Mai Nguyen"
Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease. Currently, PD treatment is symptomatic and involves the use of dopamine-based therapies. This study investigated auricular acupuncture on motor and cognitive abilities in rats with 6-OHDA-induced PD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of electrode configuration in electroacupuncture on ischemic stroke treatment in rats.
J Tradit Complement Med
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to examine how different electrode configurations in electroacupuncture (EA) affect treatment outcomes for ischemic stroke in a rat model.
- The EA-P group, where electrodes were placed on the injured side, showed significantly better neurological recovery and neuroprotective effects compared to the sham group, while the EA-N group's results were similar to sham.
- The findings suggest that using the anode on the lesioned side enhances neuroprotection and overall neurological function post-stroke.
Changes in Acupuncture-Induced Specific Acupoint Neurotransmitters are Possibly Related to Their Physiological Functions in Rats.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
February 2023
This study investigated changes in neurotransmitters induced by the application of electroacupuncture (EA) at Zusanli (ST36) and Neiguan (PC6). A total of 30 rats were divided into five groups: sham, ST (EA at bilateral ST36 and ST37), ScT (ST plus previous neurectomy of the bilateral sciatic nerves), ScS (sham plus previous neurectomy of the bilateral sciatic nerve), and PC (EA at bilateral PC6 and PC7). The P2X2 receptor expression was stronger in the sham group than in the ST and PC groups (both < 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAuricular Acupuncture to Lower Blood Pressure Involves the Adrenal Gland in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
November 2020
Auricular acupuncture is used to treat cardiac-related diseases such as hypertension. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of auricular acupuncture on blood pressure (BP) in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). The treatment group (TG) received auricular electroacupuncture (EA) at the auricle heart (CO15) and auricle shenmen (TEF3) points.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMany studies have been published on the use of models to assess water quality through faecal contamination levels. However, the vast majority of this work has been conducted in developed countries and similar studies from developing countries in tropical regions are lacking. Here, we used the Seneque/Riverstrahler model to investigate the dynamics and seasonal distribution of total coliforms (TC), an indicator of faecal contamination, in the Red River (Northern Vietnam) and its upstream tributaries.
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- The Red River is vital for North Vietnam, supplying water to a large portion of its population, making the study of bacteria levels essential for public health.
- An annual survey conducted from July 2013 to June 2014 measured levels of Escherichia coli (EC) and Total Coliforms (TC), revealing high concentrations during the wet season.
- The die-off rates of these bacteria varied, showing that bacteria attached to particles had better survival rates compared to free bacteria, indicating a need for advanced water treatment strategies.