Publications by authors named "Po-En Chiu"

Background And Purpose: Low back pain (LBP) is a major global public health problem. Evidence shows that LBP is also related to cognitive, psychological, and lifestyle factors. Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) has been used for the treatment of musculoskeletal problems for many years.

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Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) is a traditional Chinese acupuncture procedure used to treat pain-related neurological disorders. Moreover, the regulation of inflammatory cytokines may provide a favorable environment for peripheral nerve regeneration. In light of this, FSN may be an important novel therapeutic strategy to alleviate pain associated with peripheral neuropathy; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear.

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Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN), an invented acupuncture technique from traditional Chinese medicine, is used worldwide for pain relief. However, the mechanisms of action are still not fully understood. During FSN treatment, the FSN needle is inserted and retained in the subcutaneous tissues for a long duration with a swaying movement.

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Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) is a new acupuncture and dry needling technique based on traditional Chinese medicine. It rapidly produces long-lasting effects in soft tissue injuries, particularly in painful musculoskeletal conditions, by providing stimulation primarily in the subcutaneous area. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease in adults worldwide and is often accompanied by a painful syndrome of structural changes in the peripheral joints of the knee.

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Rationale: Trigeminal neuralgia is a recurrent unilateral transient electroshock-like pain. Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN), used to treat the musculoskeletal problems, has not been reported in this field.

Patient Concerns: The pain extent of case 1 had no reduction after the previous microvascular decompression, the pain of case 2 relapsed 4 years after the microvascular decompression.

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Purpose: Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) is a new acupuncture technique that produces a long-lasting effect in soft-tissue injuries. In patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis (OA), myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are common in the lower-limb muscles. In this randomized clinical trial, we evaluated the immediate, 1-week and 2-week effectiveness of FSN therapy in the treatment of degenerative knee OA.

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Article Synopsis
  • Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition causing significant knee pain, prompting patients to seek treatment; Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) has been used for over 20 years, but its effectiveness needs further evaluation.
  • A randomized single-blind clinical trial will assess FSN’s ability to relieve knee OA pain, comparing it to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and measuring various health indicators, including quality of life and muscle tone.
  • The study, approved by ethics committees and registered in a clinical trials database, aims to provide insights on the clinical efficacy of FSN treatment for patients aged over 50 with knee OA.
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The antimicrobial activities of edible coatings based on a tapioca starch/decolorized hsian-tsao leaf gum (dHG) matrix with various green tea extracts (GTEs) were evaluated. Its effect on the shelf-life extension of fruit-based salads, romaine hearts, and pork slices were investigated as well. Three types of GTEs from hot water (80 degrees C) (W), 40% (E4) and 80% (E8) ethanol were prepared.

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