Publications by authors named "Zhuo-xin Yang"
Fecal microbiota as a predictor of acupuncture responses in patients with postpartum depressive disorder.
Front Cell Infect Microbiol
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the potential of gut microbiota as predictive biomarkers for patients with postpartum depressive disorder (PPD) undergoing acupuncture treatment.
- About 79 PPD patients were analyzed, with 55 receiving acupuncture and 24 not receiving any treatment; nearly half of those treated showed a positive response.
- Results indicated that certain gut microbiota species were more prevalent in acupuncture responders, suggesting they could help predict treatment efficacy, but further research is necessary for validation.
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- The study investigates the connection between immune responses and the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating postpartum depression (PPD), particularly focusing on inflammatory cytokine levels.
- Among the 121 women with PPD, significant reductions in depression scores were observed after 8 weeks of acupuncture, yet changes in cytokine levels did not significantly differ between those who responded well to treatment and those who did not.
- Results indicate that responders showed lower levels of certain inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and IL-10, while non-responders had higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting acupuncture may help alleviate PPD by modulating the body's inflammatory response.
Objective: To assess the methodological quality, report quality and evidence quality of the Meta-analysis and systematic reviews of acupuncture and moxibustion for children with cerebral palsy, aiming to provide decision-making basis for clinical treatment.
Methods: The systematic reviews and Meta-analysis of acupuncture and moxibustion for children with cerebral palsy were searched in CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, Cochrane Library, PubMed and EMbase. The retrieval time was from the database establishment to June 30th, 2022.
Background: Acupuncture may become a treatment for postpartum depression (PPD). Currently, little is known about the use of acupuncture in the treatment of PPD from the point of view of practitioners. The aim of this study was to explore practitioners' perspectives on the treatment of PPD with acupuncture and provide suggestions for future improvement.
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- The study aims to determine the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in bowel movement frequency for patients with chronic severe functional constipation undergoing acupuncture treatment.
- It involves 813 patients from two randomized controlled trials and utilizes statistical methods to assess changes in weekly complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBM) and spontaneous bowel movements (SBM).
- The findings indicate that an increase of at least 1.3 CSBM and 1.6 SBM per week post-treatment is clinically significant, highlighting the effectiveness of acupuncture for this condition.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating mild and moderate postpartum depression compared to psychotherapy in a real-world setting.
- 116 patients were divided into an acupuncture group (103) and a non-acupuncture group (13), with treatments over 8 weeks and assessments conducted at various intervals using the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD).
- Results showed that the acupuncture A group (who received 6 or more treatments) had a 100% effective rate, significantly outperforming the non-acupuncture group (76.9%) and acupuncture B group (58.1%).
Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect of acupuncture at "thirteen acupoints for regulating menstruation and promoting pregnancy" on diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) and its influence on ovarian reserve function.
Methods: A total of 32 patients with DOR were treated by acupuncture at "thirteen acupoints for regulating menstruation and promoting pregnancy". Acupoints group 1: Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Benshen (GB 13), Zhongwan (CV 12), Tianshu (ST 25), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zigong (EX-CA 1), Dahe (KI 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Taichong (LR 3); acupoints group 2: Baihui (GV 20), Shenshu (BL 23), Ciliao (BL 32).
Background: Obesity has become a major public health hazard with epidemic proportions, affecting adults, adolescents, and children of both genders. Previous studies have suggested that acupoint catgut embedding (ACE) might be a potential therapeutic approach for obesity. The purpose of this study is to conduct a rigorous and normative trial to determine the efficacy of ACE for obesity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To observe the clinical efficacy of " acupuncture" and oral estradiol and dydrogesterone tablets (femoston) on premature ovarian insufficiency of kidney deficiency.
Methods: A total of 50 patients with premature ovarian insufficiency of kidney deficiency were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 25 cases in each one.In the observation group, " acupuncture" was applied at Baihui (GV 20), Zhongwan (CV 12), Guanyuan (CV 4), Qihai (CV 6), Zhongji (CV 3), Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Yaoshu (GV 2), Mingmen (GV 4), etc.
Study strategies for acupuncture treatment of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis.
Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao
March 2012
By retrospectively reviewing the current status of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine treatments of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (CNP), the TCM understanding of its etiologies and pathogenesis, the therapeutic principles and the mechanisms of acupuncture treatment of CNP, the clinical study strategies of acupuncture treatment for CNP were further proposed, which could provide more scientific basis and support for the definite longer-term therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture treatment of CNP. Breakthrough in the treatment of CNP will be achieved with the application of acupuncture therapy both in clinical practice and experimental research.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCerebral ischemia is one of the most common diseases treated by acupuncture therapeutics. Recent studies indicated that acupuncture treatment by needling the conception and governor vessels had positive effects in promoting neural regeneration in patients after cerebral ischemia injury. Acupuncture intervention could continuously promote the proliferation and differentiation of the neural stem cells in the brain, obviously up-regulate expression of growth factors, accelerate angiogenesis and inhibit apoptosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on the differentiation and proliferation of nerve stem cells in the hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) in splenic asthenia pedo-rats so as to study its central mechanism.
Methods: A total of 72 SD male rats were randomly assigned to normal control group (n=24), model group (n=24) and EA group (n=24) which were further divided into 7 d, 14 d, 28 d and 49 d time-points (n=6). Splenic asthenia model was established by intraperitoneal injection of reserpine and gavage of Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) fluid.
Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on hippocampal structure in splenic asthenia pedo-rats.
Methods: A total of 15 SD male rats were randomly assigned to normal control group (n=5), model group (n=5) and EA group (n=5). Splenic asthenic syndrome model was established by intragastric administration of rhubarb and intraperitoneal injection of Reserpine for 14 d.