Publications by authors named "Zhan-na Tan"
Objective: To explore the regularities and features of compound reinforcing-reducing manipulation of acupuncture filiform needles in the treatment of clinical conditions or diseases by using data mining technique, so as to guide clinical practice.
Methods: At first, the data base about the reinforcing-reducing manipulation (CRRM) of filiform needles for different clinical problems was established by collection, sorting, screening, recording, collation, data extraction of the related original papers published in journals and conferences and related academic dissertations from Jan. 1 of 1950 to Jan.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to improve clinical decision-making in acupuncture by analyzing data on the application of specific needle manipulations (reinforcing and reducing).
- Research involved compiling and analyzing a database of 1,304 relevant articles published between 1950 and 2015, focusing on various medical conditions treated with acupuncture.
- Results revealed 2,542 different needle manipulations, highlighting common techniques used and indicating a preference for specific acupoint selections based on conditions treated.
Objective: To discuss the specificity of diseases treated by moxibustion and fire needling in clinical practice, so as to provide references for clinical treatment.
Methods: With data mining of modern computer technique, journal and literature databases regarding moxibustion and fire needling were established, respectively. Literature regarding moxibustion and fire needling for the past 60 years has been collected, screened, included, reviewed and abstracted.
Objective: To explore the regularities and characteristics of application of moxibustion therapy for different clinical problems or diseases by using data mining technique.
Methods: A database on moxibustion therapy was established first by collection, sorting, screening, recording, collation, data extraction of the related literatures published in recent 60 years. By analyzing the appearance-frequency of clinical disorders treated by moxibustion and their effective rates, the regularities and characteristics were summed up.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various moxibustion techniques for treating common diseases and compare their success rates across different clinical settings to enhance medical practices.
- - Researchers compiled and analyzed 2,516 pieces of literature on moxibustion treatments from the past 60 years, identifying the most frequently used techniques in various medical departments and their corresponding treatment outcomes.
- - Notable findings indicated that moxa cone had a 75% success rate in dermatology, while warm needling was most effective in surgery and internal medicine, achieving curative rates of 58% and 53% respectively, with specific diseases prioritized for treatment.