Lebensveränderung bei der Behandlung von Autismus-Spektrum-Störungen durch Akupunktur: Ein Fallbericht Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and narrow interests. Given the high prevalence of ASD and the lack of specific pharmacological treatments, there is a pressing need for alternative therapeutic approaches. Acupuncture has shown promise in improving the clinical symptoms of ASD. This report presents the case of a 6-year-old girl diagnosed with ASD, intellectual developmental disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and articulation disorder. She underwent Liu’s pediatric neurological rehabilitation acupuncture therapy (PNRAT) for over 2 years....Weiterlesen

Laser- versus Nadelakupunktur bei der Behandlung von nächtlicher Enuresis bei Kindern: Eine randomisiert-kontrollierte Studie Abstract Nocturnal enuresis is commonly described as a multifactorial pathophysiological case scenario with a high genetic background as regards immaturity of the central nervous system controlling the detrousor muscle activity. Objective This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of laser and needle acupuncture as complementary modalities for treatment of nocturnal enuresis. Patients and Methods The current research study is a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted on 90 patients aged from 7 to 14 years. The patients had been categorized into 3 groups, 30 patients...Weiterlesen

Untersuchung der Behandlung von Tinnitus durch Akupunktur in Kombination mit Medizin unter dem Aspekt der Pathophysiologie: Ein Überblick Abstract Tinnitus is a common medical disorder. The risk factors include hearing loss, ototoxic medications, head injuries, and depression. Therefore, ear disorders, anxiety, and depression should be considered in the treatment of tinnitus. Although considerable research has been conducted on the pathogenesis and treatment of tinnitus, there is currently no effective treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a certain effect on tinnitus and a large number of clinical trials have been conducted. Its treatment methods vary and include TCM, acupuncture, and music...Weiterlesen

Auswirkung von Akupunktur auf die Proteomik der Tränen bei Patienten mit trockenem Auge aufgrund von Bildschirmgeräten Abstract Acupuncture is widely used to treat dry eye disease (DED),but its effect has not been reported in treating video display terminal(VDT)-related dry eye, and the mechanism of acupuncture on VDT-related dry eye is also unknown. In our study, the tear proteome wascompared with identifying possible mechanisms and biomarkers forpredicting acupuncture effectiveness in VDT-related dry eye. The resultsshowed that the ocular surface disease index scores were significantlydifferent between the acupuncture group (AC group) and artificial tearsgroup (AT group) at the end of the study,...Weiterlesen

Fallbericht: Behandlung von Henloch-Schönlein Purpura mit Akupunktur und chinesischer Kräutermedizin Abstract Henoch-Schönlein purpura, also known as IgA vasculitis, is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the blood vessels. It normally occurs in younger children but in adults it can present with complications such as kidney damage or bowel obstruction. This is a single-case report of a 56-year-old female diagnosed with Henoch-Schönlein purpura, presenting with purpura, polyarthralgia, digestive tract symptoms and nephritis. The patient was treated with 12 acupuncture sessions according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles and Chinese herbal medicine employing the Hu Xi-Shu (HXS) jingfang lineage, over a 10-week period....Weiterlesen

Wirksamkeit der Akupunkturtherapie zur Verbesserung von Nasolabialfalten und Marionettenfalten: Eine retrospektive Studie Abstract Background and Aims The preference of beauty seekers for noninvasive, convenient, and long-lasting effective facial cosmetic techniques with minimal downtime and recovery time is obvious nowadays. As a part of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has great advantages in solving these problems. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of two distinct acupuncture techniques for facial rejuvenation in treating nasolabial folds (NFs) and marionette lines (MLs). Methods One hundred beauty seekers who have received facial acupuncture cosmetic treatment in hospitals between June 1, 2020, and December 31, 2022,...Weiterlesen

Neue Einblicke in die Mechanismen der traditionellen chinesischen Medizin bei allergischer Rhinitis durch die Regulierung von Entzündungs- und oxidativen Stresswegen Abstract Allergy rhinitis (AR) is becoming more common and has serious medical and societal consequences. Sneezing, paroxysmal nasal blockage, nasal itching, mucosal edema, coughing, and rhinorrhea are symptoms of this type I allergic immunological illness. Immunoglobulin E-mediated inflammation is the cause of it. Because AR is prone to recurrent attacks, extended medication therapy may impair its effectiveness. In addition to negatively affecting the patients’ physical health, this can also negatively impact their mental health. During AR development, there are inflammatory...Weiterlesen

Erforschung des Signalwegs und des damit zusammenhängenden Mechanismus der Intervention der traditionellen chinesischen Medizin bei chronischer Gastritis im Rahmen der „Entzündung-Krebs-Transformation“ Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to uncover the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments for chronic gastritis and their potential targets and pathways involved in the “inflammation-cancer” conversion in four stages. These findings can provide further support for future research into TCM and its active components. Materials and methods The literature search encompassed PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CNKI, WanFang, and VIP, employing keywords such as “chronic gastritis”, “gastric cancer”, “traditional Chinese medicine”, “medicinal herb”, “Chinese...Weiterlesen

Aurikuläre Akupunktur vor der Menstruation kann die primäre Dysmenorrhoe reduzieren: Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Studie Abstract Objective Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition that impacts quality of life significantly. Auricular therapies have shown promise for treating primary dysmenorrhea, but there is a lack of evidence specifically for auricular acupuncture (AA). This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of AA for managing primary dysmenorrhea. Materials and Methods A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial was conducted on 90 females with primary dysmenorrhea: an AA group; n = 45) and a sham-AA (SA) group; n = 45. Specific ear acupoints (i.e., Uterus, Endocrine, Shenmen, Subcortex, Liver, and Kidney) were used for...Weiterlesen

Wirksamkeit der Ohrakupressur auf die Lungenfunktion bei chronisch obstruktiver Lungenerkrankung: Eine Metaanalyse randomisierter kontrollierter Studien Abstract Objectives To systematically evaluate the efficacy of auricular acupressure on lung function, sleep quality and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Background Auricular acupressure has been increasingly used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, such as lung function and sleep quality, but the efficacy has not yet been unified. Design A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Methods Randomised controlled trials comparing auricular acupressure intervention with non-auricular acupressure intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients were included. We searched English databases and...Weiterlesen