[Observation of the therapeutic effect on acute ankle sprain treated with surrounding needling and cold compression].

Objective: To observe the difference in the therapeutic effect on acute ankle sprain treated with the combination of surrounding needling and cold compression in comparison of the conventional cold compression.

Methods: The patients with acute ankle sprain were randomly divided into control group (33 cases) and observation group (35 cases). In the first 3 days of treatment, the conventional cold compression was used in the control group, while the surrounding needling technique of acupuncture was combined with cold compression in the observation group.

Simultaneous measurement of torsion and strain at high temperature by using a highly birefringent cladding fiber Bragg grating.

We demonstrate the fabrication of a new highly birefringent cladding fiber Bragg grating (Hi-Bi CFBG) consisting of a pair of sawtooth stressors near the fiber core by using a femtosecond laser direct writing technology. The unique sawtooth structure serves as in-fiber stressor and also generates Bragg resonance due to its periodicity. After optimization of laser pulse energy, the Hi-Bi CFBG with a high birefringence of 2.

Polarimetric fiber laser for relative humidity sensing based on graphene oxide-coated D-shaped fiber and beat frequency demodulation.

We first propose and demonstrate a polarimetric fiber laser system for relative humidity (RH) sensing based on the beat frequency demodulation. A graphene oxide-coated D-shaped fiber (GDF) with a low insertion loss of 0.8 dB was embedded into a laser cavity to form an RH sensing probe.

A Nondestructive Measurement Method of Optical Fiber Young's Modulus Based on OFDR.

A nondestructive measurement method based on an Optical frequency domain reflectometry (OFDR) was demonstrated to achieve Young's modulus of an optical fiber. Such a method can be used to measure, not only the averaged Young's modulus within the measured fiber length, but also Young's modulus distribution along the optical fiber axis. Moreover, the standard deviation of the measured Young's modulus is calculated to analyze the measurement error.

Femtosecond laser line-by-line inscription of apodized fiber Bragg gratings.

The reflection spectra of conventional fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) with uniform index modulation profiles typically have strong sidelobes, which hamper the performance of FBG-based optical filters, fiber lasers, and sensors. Here, we propose and demonstrate a femtosecond laser line-by-line (LbL) scanning technique for fabricating apodized FBGs with suppressed sidelobes. This approach can flexibly achieve various apodized modulation profiles via precise control over the length and/or transverse position of each laser-inscribed index modification track.

Temperature-insensitive directional transverse load sensor based on dual side-hole fiber Bragg grating.

We propose and demonstrate a temperature-insensitive directional transverse load sensor based on a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) inscribed in a section of dual side-hole fiber (DSHF). The application of transverse load results in an effective change in the refractive index and, consequently, changes in the DSHF birefringence. The directional transverse load response of the fabricated DSH-FBG was studied by monitoring the wavelength separations with transverse load applied in different direction with 15° increments.

Highly sensitive hydrogen sensor based on an in-fiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer with polymer infiltration and Pt-loaded WO coating.

A highly sensitive fiberized hydrogen sensor based upon Mach-Zehnder interference (MZI) is experimentally demonstrated. The hydrogen sensor consists of an MZI realized by creating an air cavity inside the core of a half-pitch graded-index fiber (GIF) by use of femtosecond laser micromachining. Thermosensitive polymer was filled into the air cavity and cured by UV illumination.

Highly sensitive gas refractive index sensor based on hollow-core photonic bandgap fiber.

A highly sensitive gas refractive index (RI) sensor based on hollow-core photonic bandgap fiber (HC-PBF) and Fourier transform white-light interferometry was experimentally demonstrated. HC-PBFs with lower loss than hollow silica tubes render a longer air cavity for the Fabry-Perot interferometers (FPIs) without a great deal of compromise to the fringe visibility of interference. Fourier transform phase demodulation method was employed in the experiment and a directly proportional relationship between the phase sensitivity and cavity length was demonstrated.

[Acupuncture for dysarthria: systematic review].

Objective: To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture for dysarthria, and to explore the rules of acupoints selection for dysarthria.

Methods: The clinical randomized control trial literature regarding acupuncture for dysarthria published before January of 2018 were searched in databases, including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Ebsco, Science Direct and Cochrane Library. The information of included studies was extract and the quality was assessed.

In-Fiber Collimator-Based Fabry-Perot Interferometer with Enhanced Vibration Sensitivity.

A simple vibration sensor is proposed and demonstrated based on an optical fiber Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) with an in-fiber collimator. The device was fabricated by splicing a quarter-pitch graded index fiber (GIF) with a section of a hollow-core fiber (HCF) interposed between single mode fibers (SMFs). The static displacement sensitivity of the FPI with an in-fiber collimator was 5.

Beat frequency tuning in dual-polarization distributed feedback fiber laser using side polishing technique.

We propose and demonstrate a method for tuning the beat frequency of a dual-polarization distributed feedback (DFB) fiber laser via fiber side polishing. This process can significantly alter the birefringence in DFB fiber lasers. Beat frequency evolutions in DFB fiber lasers were investigated, and the experimental results showed that the beat frequency tuning was dependent on polished thickness, roughness, and direction.

Measurement of high pressure and high temperature using a dual-cavity Fabry-Perot interferometer created in cascade hollow-core fibers.

A compact dual-cavity Fabry-Perot interferometer (DC-FPI) sensor is proposed and demonstrated based on a hollow-core photonic bandgap fiber (HC-PBF) spliced with a hollow-core fiber (HCF). The HC-PBF, which has low transmission loss, was used as the first FPI cavity and also acted as a bridge between the lead-in single-mode fiber and the HCF. The HCF was used as the second FPI cavity and also acted as a micro gas inlet into the first FPI cavity.

Antiresonant Reflecting Guidance and Mach-Zender Interference in Cascaded Hollow-Core Fibers for Multi-Parameter Sensing.

We propose and demonstrate a cascaded hollow-core fiber (HCF) device for multi-parameter sensing based on the combination of antiresonant reflecting guidance (ARRG) and Mach-Zender interference (MZI). The device was fabricated by splicing two sections of HCF together. Two sets of fringes, which have different free spectral ranges, were generated from ARRG and MZI, respectively, and were aliasing in the transmission spectrum.

Suppression of parasitic interference in a fiber-tip Fabry-Perot interferometer for high-pressure measurements.

We demonstrate a novel design and fabrication process for fiber-tip Fabry-Perot interferometric (FTFPI) pressure sensors which eliminates fringe envelopes in the reflection spectrum. The outer facet reflectivity and thickness of the FTFPI silica diaphragm were reduced through orthogonal rough-polishing of the fiber end facet. A silica FTFPI sample with a diaphragm thickness of ~10.

Sapphire fiber Bragg gratings inscribed with a femtosecond laser line-by-line scanning technique.

We propose and demonstrate the fabrication of single-crystal sapphire fiber Bragg gratings (SFBGs) using a femtosecond laser line-by-line scanning technique. This approach provides a robust method for producing SFBGs at various Bragg wavelengths with an acceptable reflectivity. The spectrum characteristics of the SFBGs with various fiber diameters, track lengths, and grating pitch quantities were investigated.

[Electroacupuncture Relieves Visceral Hypersensitivity by Down-regulating Mast Cell Number，PAR-2/TRPV 1 Signaling, etc. in Colonic Tissue of Rats with Irritable Bowel Syndrome].

Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation of "Shangjuxu" (ST 37, Lower Confluent point) and "Tianshu" (ST 25, Front-Mu point) on visceral pain and expression of colonic tryptase(Try), proteinase-activated receptor 2(PAR-2)，transient receptor potential channel vanilloid subfamily member 1 (TPRV 1)，substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in rats with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), so as to explore its mechanisms underlying improvement of IBS.

Methods: Forty male Sprague Dawley rats were equally randomized into normal control (control), model, medication and EA groups (＝10 in each). The IBS model was established by chronic acute combining stress (CACS, water deprivation, fasting, tail clamping, forced swimming in ice water, restraint, etc.

Two-dimensional vector bending sensor based on seven-core fiber Bragg gratings.

We demonstrated a two-dimensional vector-bending sensor by use of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) inscribed in a homogeneous seven-core fiber. Seven FBGs were simultaneously inscribed in each of all seven cores using a modified Talbot interferometer and a lens scanning method. The vector bending response of six outer-core FBGs was investigated at all 360° directions with a step size of 15°.

[Effect of Catgut Implantation on Spatial Learning-memory Ability, Expression of Hippocampal Protein Kinase C Interacting Protein 1 and GluR 2 and Ca Content in Rats with Chronic Ischemic Cognitive Impairment].

Objective: To observe the effect of catgut embedment at "Baihui" (GV 20), "Dazhui" (GV 14), etc. on learning-memory ability, expression of hippocampal protein kinase C interacting protein 1 (PICK 1) and glutamate receptor 2 (GluR 2) proteins and level of calcium ions, so as to explore its mechanism underlying improvement of vascular cognitive impairment.

Methods: A total of 56 male SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation, model, catgut embedment and medication groups (=14 in each).

Diaphragm-free gas-pressure sensor probe based on hollow-core photonic bandgap fiber.

A diaphragm-free probe-type gas-pressure sensor is proposed and experimentally demonstrated based on a hollow-core photonic bandgap fiber (HC-PBF) with a quartz capillary. The section of the HC-PBF acts as a Fabry-Perot cavity, and the quartz capillary acts as a microfluidic channel for a gas inlet. An inner diameter of the quartz capillary (∼2  μm) smaller than the HC-PBF (∼10.

Novel fabrication technique for phase-shifted fiber Bragg gratings using a variable-velocity scanning beam and a shielded phase mask.

A new method is proposed and demonstrated for fabricating phase-shifted fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) using a variable-velocity scanning UV laser beam in combination with a shielded phase mask. The transmission properties of phase-shifted FBGs were analyzed based on coupled-mode theory and a transfer matrix method. The grating is divided into three parts to allow for easier analysis of FBG properties.

[Acupuncture for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome:a meta-analysis].

Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the past five years.

Methods: Online databases, including CNKI, VIP, WANFANG, PubMed, CBM, ScienceDirect OnSite, Cochrane Library, etc. were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for diarrhea-predominant IBS.