8 results match your criteria: "Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of CM[Affiliation]"

Objectives: To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture and sodium hyaluronate eye drop in the treatment of aqueous deficiency dry eye.

Methods: A total of 60 patients (120 eyes) with aqueous deficiency dry eye were randomly divided into an observation group (30 cases, 1 case dropped out) and a control group (30 cases, 1 case dropped out). In the control group, sodium hyaluronate eye drop were used, one drop at a time, 4 times a day, for 14 consecutive days.

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  • The study aims to assess the effects of electro-scalp acupuncture (ESA) on neural function and inflammation in rats with ischemic stroke and to understand how ESA modulates the IL-12 mediated JAK/STAT signaling pathway as a treatment mechanism.
  • Ninety male rats were used, with 74 undergoing a model of ischemic stroke, characterized by a specific neurological score; these were divided into three treatment groups to compare the effects of ESA, an IL-12 inhibitor, and no intervention.
  • Results showed that all treatment groups (ESA, IL-12 inhibitor) had improved neurological and neurobehavioral scores, indicating that both methods positively influenced recovery from ischemic stroke compared to the control group
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Objective: To compare the clinical therapeutic effect on acute ischemic stroke between acupuncture (acupuncture for brain-gut homology) and conventional acupuncture, and to explore the possible mechanism.

Methods: A total of 64 patients with acute ischemic stroke were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 32 cases in each one. Basic western medical therapy was adopted in both groups.

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Objective: To observe the effects of acupuncture on bone mineral density (BMD), bone metabolism and intestinal function in elderly patients of primary osteoporosis with intestinal dysfunction.

Methods: A total of 128 elderly patients of primary osteoporosis with intestinal dysfunction were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 64 cases in each group. Patients in the control group were treated with oral administration of vitamin D calcium chewable tablets (0.

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Objective: To compare the therapeutic effect of acupuncture, conventional acupuncture and oral estazolam tablet on refractory insomnia.

Methods: A total of 180 patients with refractory insomnia were randomized into a acupuncture group, a conventional acupuncture group and a medication group, 60 cases in each group. In the acupuncture group, acupuncture was applied at Baihui (GV 20), Waiguan (TE 5), Neiguan (PC 6), Weishu (BL 21), Zhongwan (CV 12) and Taixi (KI 3); in the conventional acupuncture group, conventional acupuncture was applied at Baihui (GV 20), Shenmen (HT 7), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zhaohai (KI 6), Shenmai (BL 62) and Anmian (Extra).

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[ needling technique for diabetic fundus hemorrhage].

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu

August 2019

College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Gansu University of CM, Lanzhou 730000, China.

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of ' -- needling technique for diabetic fundus hemorrhage.

Methods: With before-after study design, 34 patients with diabetic eyeground hemorrhage were treated with basic treatment (oral administration of antidiabetic medication or insulin injections to ensure blood glucose in the normal range); in addition, acupuncture was given at bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (EX-HN 5), Jingming (BL 1), Cuanzhu (BL 2), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Hegu (LI 4). The ' -- needling technique was applied at Fengchi (GB 20); the heat reinforcing needling technique was applied at Taiyang (EX-HN 5); the slow needle insertion technique was applied at Jingming (BL 1); and the - needling technique was applied at Cuanzhu (BL 2); the neutral supplementation and draining method was applied at remaining acupoints.

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Professor -'s experience of acupuncture and moxibustion for postpartum wind is introduced. With more than 40 years of experience, professor has developed a systematic theoretical basis and technical operation. He points out that postpartum wind, caused by weakened body resistance after delivery, is characterized by intermingled deficiency and excess; the treatment focuses on dispelling wind, and the wind-related acupoints are essential; nourishing blood is important for dispelling wind.

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Objective: To compare the differences in the clinical therapeutic effects on juvenile myopia between 's stunt needling technique and traditional even needling technique.

Methods: A total of 166 cases of mild juvenile myopia (diopter <-3.00D) were randomized into an observation group ('s stunt needling technique) and a control group (traditional even needling technique), 83 cases in each one (166 affected eyes).

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