Filiform needle acupuncture for allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Filiform needle acupuncture (FNA), the most classical and widely applied acupuncture method based on traditional Chinese medicine theory, has shown a promising effect in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR).

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy, safety, cost-effectiveness, and patient preference of FNA in the treatment of AR by comparing FNA with sham acupuncture, no treatment, and conventional medication.

Search Strategy: Eight electronic databases were systematically searched from inception to October 14, 2021.

[Specification and solution of the normative elements in the development of the national standard: "Pure moxa stick"].

This paper introduced the research ideas and methods for the development of the national standard, "Pure moxa stick". According to the orientation of product standard and related documents, on the basis of extensive investigation and in consultation with manufacturers and experts, the problems encountered in this standard development were solved. The general technical requirements were specified in association with the basic experimental data.

Understanding of (Second edition) issued by CAAM.

At present, the situation of global fight against COVID-19 is serious. WHO (World Health Organization)-China Joint Mission fully confirms the success of "China's model" against COVID-19 in the report. In fact, one particular power in "China's model" is acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine.

Clinical Practice Guideline for Allergic Rhinitis Treatment with Acupuncture.

With reference to international guidelines for the development of tools-Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system approach and reasoning, this practice guideline has been drafted reflecting the characteristics of acupuncture to improve effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis. This guideline includes outlining the acupuncture diagnosis and treatment principles for allergic rhinitis, suggesting recommendations and related evidence for the acupuncture treatment of allergic rhinitis, and defining operating methods and precautions for the acupuncture treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Impact of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis on the activity of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patients with moderate and severe persistent allergic rhinitis (AR) have long-term physical and mental stress, leading to dysfunction of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which results in recurrence of AR. Previous research has proved acupuncture can regulate the function of the neuron-endocrine-immune system and contribute to improving the quality of life of patients with AR. This research aims to investigate the mechanism of acupuncture on the HPA axis in patients with moderate or severe persistent AR.

[Correlation between autophagy and polarization of macrophages in atherosclerosis plaque in arteriosclerosis obliterans amputees].

This study was designed to investigate the correlation between autophagy and polarization of macrophages in atherosclerosis (AS) plaque in arteriosclerosis obliterans amputees. Femoral artery specimens from arteriosclerosis obliterans amputees were performed hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, oil red O and immunofluorescence staining to observe the morphology of atherosclerotic plaque, phenotype of macrophages and autophagy in plaque; using real-time quantitative RT-PCR technology to detect the mRNA level of M1 and M2 type markers in arterial tissue; to analyze polarized signal pathway and autophagy protein levels in macrophages by Western blotting. Arterial specimens staining showed obvious lipid deposition and obvious infiltration of amount of foam cells and inflammatory cells.

[Analysis on volatile components of Ficus carica fruit].

Objective: To Analyze the volatile chemical components of Ficus carica fruits.

Methods: The volatile components of Ficus carica fruits were extracted by the three extraction methods such as SPME, SD and SE, and then analyzed by GC-MS.

Results: A total of 91 peaks were identified by GC-MS.

Effects and Perspectives of Chinese Patent Medicines for Tonifying Qi and Promoting Blood Circulation on Patients with Cerebral Infarction.

Background And Objectives: Stroke is a disease with high morbidity, disability, and fatality. Since ischemic stroke is the most common kind of stroke, increasing attention has been paid to its prevention and treatment. Given the limitations of conventional medicine, there is growing interest in Chinese Medicine (CM), especially Chinese Patent Medicine (CPM) for its convenience and stability.

[Analysis of volatile constituents of Astragali Complanati semen by HS-SPME combined with GC-MS].

Objective: To analyze the compositions of volatile constituents in Astragali Complanati Semen.

Methods: The volatile constituents were extracted with headspace solid phase micro extraction (HS-SPME), and identified by GC-MS.

Results: 51 compounds were separated from Astragali Complanati Semen and 25 of them were identified, which made up 78.

Disease location identification as a major guide to acupoint selection.

Selecting acupoints according to channel pathway is the major point selection principle in acupuncture treatment for which there is a consensus. However, defining the disease location remains the premise of acupoint selection based on channel pathway. What is the substance of disease location identification in clinical acupuncture? Besides indicating acupoint selection according to channel pathway, what guidance can it provide for acupuncture treatment? This is the main topic discussed in this article.

Amniotic stem cell transplantation therapy for type 1 diabetes: a case report.

This case report presents an evaluation of the clinical effects of an allogeneic amniotic cell transplant for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. A 26-year-old man with type 1 diabetes was treated with stem cells isolated from his neonatal son's amniotic membrane, collected at birth (2 × 10(7) cells). The cells, which expressed high levels of cluster of differentiation (CD) 133 and CD34 as assessed by flow cytometry, were infused into the pancreatic dorsal artery through the left femoral artery.