[Generalization of the location method of points].

Through analyzing the every textual research literature on the origin of the location method of points, it is pointed out that the location method of points has been generalized. It is known through systematic research and theoretical identification that this method refers to the simple way to locate the points, originated from the folk, and it is widely used to find the sites for pain relief when compared to the official education of meridians and acupoints, as well as treatment. At the time with the shortage of medical services and supplies, the poor people had no alternative, which results in a certain limitation.

[Discussion on postpartum hypogalactia treated with Shaoze (SI 1) based on the theory of "milk-blood homology"].

Based on the theory of "milk-blood homology", the evidence of Shaoze (SI 1) in treatment of postpartum hypogalactia was explored and the clinical application introduced. In traditional Chinese medicine, small intestine meridian and the functions of small intestine are extensively involved in the procedure of milk formation, i.e.

[Clinical experience in treatment of refractory tinnitus with 's therapy of acupuncture].

This article summarizes the clinical experience in treatment of refractory tinnitus with 's therapy of acupuncture (three techniques of acupuncture to remove the blockage and promote circulation). Refractory tinnitus is characterized by a mixture of deficiency and excess, which is implicated in the dysfunction of organs, resulting in physical and mental injuries. In association with the complicated conditions of the diseases and etiology, 's therapy of acupuncture is adopted.

[Ideas of acupuncture diagnosis and treatment of stroke sequela based on the differentiation of disease location].

Through collecting the relevant records of "brain" in ancient traditional Chinese medicine literature, the potential structure and function of the "motor system of brain-meridian-muscle region" and "perception system of brain-meridian-cutaneous region" of the human body are analyzed preliminarily. In view of the characteristics of the symptoms of stroke sequela, focusing on the differentiation of disease location and associated with the identification of disease property, the pathogenesis of stroke is determined, "malnutrition of the sea of marrow, dysfunction of meridian muscle region and disharmony of the nutrient and the defensive in the meridian cutaneous region", while, the basic principle of treatment is formulated, "filling up the marrow, replenishing the brain, regulating meridian muscle regions, tonifying and facilitating blood circulation in meridians and collaterals". Based on the above, the acupoints selected in treatment and the techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion are clarified.

[Professor 's clinical experience in treatment of female stress urinary incontinence with acupuncture at the acupoints of conception vessel and bladder meridian].

The paper introduces professor 's clinical experience in treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. Regarding the pathogenesis of this disease, and blood deficiency, and malnutrition of (sites where the pathogens are hidden, and the membranes outside organs) are (the primary, root cause), while, the dysfunction of movement of the triple energizer and dysfunction of bladder in controlling urination are (the secondary, symptoms). In treatment, under the guidance of computed tomography, Zhongji (CV 3), the front- point of the bladder, is punctured deeply to regulate the functions of organ.

[Summary of Professor 's experience of electroacupuncture at Baliao acupoints for low anterior resection syndrome of rectal cancer].

This paper introduces Professor 's experience in treating low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) of rectal cancer. Based on the clinical experience in treating fecal incontinence after rectal cancer surgery, Professor proposes that the primary pathogenesis of LARS is spleen-kidney deficiency with internal obstruction of damp turbidity. The treatment approach should focus on strengthening the spleen, warming the kidney, and eliminating turbidity.

[Approach to acupuncture teaching with the integration of the cases of famous and veteran TCM doctors in the perspective].

In the context of curriculum ideological and political education reform, ideological and political education entering acupuncture professional courses has great advantages and development prospects. By introducing the cases of famous and veteran traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) doctors and their life stories into acupuncture teaching, the ideological and political elements related to caring for patients, loving the country, innovation and development, cultural confidence etc. were deeply explored.

[Therapeutic idea for post-stroke foot inversion with method combined with rehabilitation training].

Based on the function of -cleft points and -streams points and in association with the anatomic structure where the acupoints are located, (stimulating meridian at -cleft points) is used for regulating the physical appearance, while (promoting the circulation of -stream points) is for regulating the spirit. The depth and direction of needle insertion are controlled and is determined by muscle twitching so as to relax the muscles. Rehabilitation training is combined to restore the foot proprioceptive sensibility.

[Row-like needling along the spleen meridian combined with autonomous functional exercise in treatment of postpartum diastasis recti abdominis: a randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of the row-like needling along the spleen meridian combined with autonomous functional exercise in treatment of postpartum diastasis recti abdominis.

Methods: A total of 72 patients with postpartum diastasis recti abdominis were randomly divided into an observation group (36 cases, 3 cases excluded) and a control group (36 cases, 3 cases dropped out). In the control group, the autonomous functional exercise was performed on the rectus abdominis.

[Neuroimaging-based study of scalp acupuncture targets for common psychiatric diseases (Part 2)].

In this study, based on the neuroimaging literature Meta analysis retrieved from Neurosynth platform, the scalp stimulation targets for common psychiatric diseases are developed, which provided the stimulation target protocols of scalp acupuncture for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia. The paper introduces the functions of the brain areas that are involved in each target and closely related to the diseases, and lists the therapeutic methods of common acupuncture/scalp acupuncture and common neuromodulation methods for each disease so as to provide the references for clinical practice. Based on the study results above, the paper further summarizes the overlapped stimulation targets undergoing the intervention with scalp acupuncture for common psychiatric diseases, and the potential relationship between these stimulation targets and treatments with acupuncture and moxibustion.

[Intradermal needling and acupuncture in prevention and treatment of leukopenia after chemotherapy with spleen-kidney deficiency: a randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To compare the clinical effect of intradermal needling and acupuncture in prevention and treatment of leukopenia after chemotherapy with spleen-kidney deficiency.

Methods: A total of 90 patients with malignant tumor who received chemotherapy were randomly divided into a intradermal needling group (30 cases, 1 case dropped out), an acupuncture group (30 cases, 2 cases dropped out, 1 case was eliminated) and a control group (30 cases). The control group received conventional symptomatic treatment after chemotherapy.

[Prophylaxis of migraine without aura of liver hyperactivity treated with acupuncture at the points selected using the "seven lines of the neck" method: a randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of prophylaxis on migraine without aura differentiated as liver hyperactivity undergoing acupuncture at the points selected using the "seven lines of the neck" method.

Methods: Fifty-eight patients with migraine without aura of liver hyperactivity at remission stage were randomly divided into an observation group (29 cases, 3 cases dropped out) and a control group (29 cases, 4 cases dropped out). In the observation group, acupuncture was delivered at Dazhui (GV 14), Fengfu (GV 16), bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), Gongxue (Extra), etc.

[Neuroimaging-based study of scalp acupuncture targets for common psychiatric diseases].

Scalp acupuncture is a unique acupuncture method, developed based on the cerebral cortex localization. Neuroimaging technology enables the combination of contemporary brain science findings with the studies of scalp stimulation sites. In this study, based on the neuroimaging literature retrieved from Neurosynth platform, the scalp stimulation targets of common psychiatric diseases are developed, which provides the stimulation target protocol of scalp acupuncture for anxiety, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

['s clinical experience of hierachical acupuncture at acupoints of conception vessel in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia].

The paper introduces professor 's academic thought and clinical experience in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is believed that the pathogenesis of BPH includes retarded movement of triple energizers and dysfunction of the bladder in activity, resulting in impairment of water metabolism, and difficulty in micturition occurs. In treatment, acupuncture is delivered at the muscle region (membrane) of the body to promote circulation.

Elastic acupuncture needle: a set of one-piece elastic double-blind placebo acupuncture.

The Elastic acupuncture needle, a set of clinical device used in randomized controlled trials of acupuncture is developed, which may potentially obtain the double-blind placebo control. This kind of acupuncture device consists of a real needle and a sham one (placebo needle) with a identical appearance. Either of the needle is composed of an integrated cap-type handle and needle body, and a sterile double-sided adhesive pad is designed on the bottom for fixation.

Discussion on "Five -organs all can lead to low back pain, not only the kidney".

Low back pain (LBP) is the common disease in the department of acupuncture and moxibustion in hospital and is treated basically in terms of kidney deficiency. Through clinical observation and in association with classic literature, the authors proposes that the five -organs all can lead to LBP relevant to internal injury. Based on the analysis of typical cases, the authors expounds the nature of pain caused by each -organ and clarified the keys of the differentiation.

Acupoint massage at Shenque (CV 8) for chronic fatigue syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint massage at Shenque (CV 8) for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

Methods: A total of 71 patients with CFS were randomized into an observation group (36 cases, 2 cases were eliminated, 3 cases dropped out) and a control group (35 cases). Using a specially made massage instrument, acupoint massage was adopted at the the five points of Shenque (CV 8), i.

Exploring the application value of the modified Delphi method in the development process of acupuncture and moxibustion guideline recommendations based on the WFAS .

Taking the recommendations development of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) standard as an example, this study analyzed the consensus expert composition, specific consensus process, and results in the development of the guideline's recommendations. It systematically examined the advantages of using the modified Delphi method in the formation of recommendations for acupuncture and moxibustion clinical practice guideline, with the aim of providing reference for the development of acupuncture and moxibustion guidelines in the same field.

Effects of electroacupuncture on the glucose-lipid metabolism and the expression of ZAG and GLUT4 in the femoral quadriceps and adipose tissue in the rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Objectives: To observe the effects on the glucose-lipid metabolism and the expression of zinc-α2-glycoprotein (ZAG) and glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) in the femoral quadriceps and adipose tissue after electroacupuncture (EA) at "Pishu" (BL 20), "Weiwanxiashu" (EX-B 3), "Zusanli" (ST 36) and "Sanyinjiao" (SP 6) in the rats with diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM), so as to explore the effect mechanism of EA in treatment of T2DM.

Methods: Twelve ZDF male rats were fed with high-sugar and high-fat fodder, Purina #5008 for 4 weeks to induce T2DM model. After successfully modeled, the rats were randomly divided into a model group and an EA group, with 6 rats in each one.