[Effects of acupuncture on anxiety-like behavior and PKC/ERK/CREB pathway in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis in rats with post-traumatic stress disorder].

Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture (acupuncture for soothing the liver and regulating the spirit) on the protein kinase C/extracellular signal-regulated kinase/cAMP response element-binding protein (PKC/ERK/CREB) signaling pathway in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) of rats with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to explore the mechanism of acupuncture on alleviating anxiety and fear in PTSD.

Methods: Fifty SPF-grade male SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group (10 rats) and a PTSD model group (40 rats). The PTSD model was induced by using a combination of closed electric shock and forced exhaustive swimming.

[Application of the holism of body--spirit in needle knife treatment for cervical vertigo].

This paper introduces Professor 's approach to treat cervical vertigo with needle knife based on the holism of body--spirit. Professor , considering the etiology and pathogenesis of cervical vertigo, starting from the holism of body--spirit, based on the anatomical structure, employs the "seven-neck points" technique to improve local blood supply and address the physical issue; guided by the theory, he utilizes the "knot releasing technique" to disperse knots and relax sinews, thereby regulating . In addition, he uses the "bone puncturing technique at governor vessel" to uplift - and nourish the brain, thereby nurturing the spirit.

Parallel needling technique for peripheral facial paralysis with deficiency and blood stasis: a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To observe the clinical efficacy of the parallel needling technique for peripheral facial paralysis with deficiency and blood stasis.

Methods: Sixty-two patients with peripheral facial paralysis of deficiency and blood stasis were randomly assigned to a parallel needling group and a conventional acupuncture group, with 31 patients in each group. The conventional acupuncture group received needling at Yangbai (GB 14), Quanliao (SI 18), Jiache (ST 6), Dicang (ST 4), Yifeng (TE 17) on the affected side, Hegu (LI 4) on the healthy side, and bilateral Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Xuehai (SP 10) and Qihai (CV 6) etc.

Effects of acupuncture on vision and visual function in children with anisometropic amblyopia.

Objectives: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture (acupuncture for regulating , unblocking meridians and brightening eyes) combined with conventional treatment for anisometropic amblyopia children.

Methods: A total of 76 children with monocular anisometropic amblyopia were randomized into an observation group (38 cases, 2 cases dropped out) and a control group (38 cases). The lens covering therapy was adopted in both groups.

Acupuncture for aqueous deficiency dry eye: a randomized controlled trial.

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.

[Effects of acupuncture on learning and memory function and the expression of phosphorylated tau protein in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease model rats].

Objective: To observe the effects of (benefiting mental health and regulating the spirit) acupuncture on learning and memory function, and the expression of phosphorylated tubulin-associated unit (tau) protein in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease (AD) model rats, and explore the effect mechanism of this therapy on AD.

Methods: A blank group and a sham-operation group were randomly selected from 60 male SD rats, 10 rats in each one. AD models were established in the rest 40 rats by the intraperitoneal injection of D-galactose and okadaic acid in the CA1 region of the bilateral hippocampus.

[Different operation sequences between acupuncture and cupping therapy for lumbar muscle strain with cold and dampness: a randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy on lumbar muscle strain with cold and dampness between the different operation sequences of acupuncture and cupping therapy.

Methods: Seventy-six patients with lumbar muscle strain with cold and dampness were randomly divided into an acupuncture + cupping group (A + C group, 38 cases) and a cupping + acupuncture group (C + A group, 38 cases, 1 case dropped off). In the A + C group, cupping therapy was delivered 10 min after the end of treatment with acupuncture, while in the C + A group, acupuncture therapy was exerted 10 min after the end of treatment with cupping.

[ acupuncture based on brain-gut axis for acute ischemic stroke and its effect on levels of IL-17, hs-CRP and TMAO].

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.

[Observation of acupoint thread-embedding on refractive amblyopia in children].

Objective: To observe the effect of acupoint threadembedding on visual acuity and morphology of retina in children with refractive amblyopia.

Methods: A total of 60 children with refractive amblyopia were randomized into an observation group (30 cases, 2 cases dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off). In the control group, comprehensive therapy of eye covering of intact side and family refined performance was adopted.

[Comparative observation of acupoint thread-embedding and acupuncture therapy of for insomnia of liver depression and stagnation].

Objective: To compare the effect of (soothing the liver and regulating mind) acupoint thread-embedding therapy and acupuncture therapy for insomnia of liver depression and stagnation.

Methods: A total of 68 patients with insomnia of liver depression and stagnation were randomly divided into an acupoint embedding group (34 cases) and an acupuncture group (34 cases). Two groups were respectively treated with acupoint thread-embedding and acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Taichong (LR 3), Ganshu (BL 18) and Xinshu (BL 15).

[Adjuvant therapy of acupuncture for elderly patients of primary osteoporosis with intestinal dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial].

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.

[Observation on therapeutic effect of needle-knife for dry mouth and eyes symptoms of primary Sjögren's syndrome].

Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy of needle-knife and hydroxychloroquine sulfate in the treatment of dry mouth and eyes symptoms of primary Sjögren's syndrome.

Methods: A total of 60 patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. In the observation group, needle-knife was used in the range of 2 cm and 2-3 cm below the occipital protuberance, the left and right lateral bone edges of the C spinous process, between and within the range of 1.

[ acupuncture on refractory insomnia: a randomized controlled trial].

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).

[ needling technique for diabetic fundus hemorrhage].

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.

[Professor -' experience of acupuncture and moxibustion on postpartum wind].

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.

[Verification of the theory of "Lieque (LU 7) for the disorders of the head and neck" based on infrared thermography].

Objective: To verify that whether or not through the effects of the externally and internally related meridians in treatment, Lieque (LU 7) is adopted specially for the disorders of the head and neck.

Methods: A total of 36 healthy volunteers were collected from the students of Gansu University of CM and were divided into a Lieque group and a Jingqu group according to the random number table, 18 cases in each one. In the Lieque group, Lieque (LU 7) on the unilateral side was punctured in the subjects.

[The rules of acupoint selection of acupuncture for dry eye].

The rules of acupoint selection of acupuncture for dry eye in recent 10 years were summarized to provide reference for clinical treatment. The clinical researches regarding acupuncture for dry eye published from May 5, 2007 to December 1, 2017 were searched in CNKI, WANFANG and VIP database. The acupoint and meridian used and application frequency were analyzed to summarize the rules of acupoint selection.

[Xerophthalmia of and deficiency treated with needling technique].

Objective: To explore the differences in the clinical therapeutic effects on xerophthalmia of and deficiency between the needling technique (the combined reinforcing technique to induce warm sensation) and the reinforcing needing technique achieved by rotating needle.

Methods: A total of 54 patients of xerophthalmia were randomized into an observation group (28 cases) and a control group (26 cases). In both of the groups, the main acupoints included Cuanzu (BL 2), Sizhukong (TE 23), Taiyang (EX-HN 5) and Fengchi (GB 20); the combined acupoints were Danzhong (CV 17), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Taixi (KI 3) and Taichong (LR 3).

[Clinical observation of 's stunt needling technique in the treatment of juvenile myopia].

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).

[Effect of heat-reinforcing needling on serum metabolite profiles in rheumatoid arthritis rabbits with cold syndrome].

Objective: To explore heat-reinforcing needling for the metabolite profiling changes in serum of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rabbits with liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometer (LC-MS) technique, and to investigate its mechanisms.

Methods: Forty clean purple blue rabbits were randomized into a normal group, a model group, a reinforcing-reducing needling (RRN) group, a twirling-reinforcing needling (TRN) group, and a heat-reinforcing needling (HRN) group, 8 cases in each group. RA rabbits with cold syndrome were made with ovalbumin and freezing except those in the normal group.

[Clinical study of post-stroke upper limb spasmodic hemiplegia treated with needling technique and Bobath therapy].

Objective: To compare the difference in the clinical efficacy on post-stroke upper limb spasmodic hemiplegia between the combined therapy of needling technique and Bobath technology and simple Bobath technology.

Methods: Sixty patients were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each one. The usual medication of neurological internal medicine was used in the two groups.