Induction of luteolysis in mares utilizing a micro-dose of prostaglandin F-2 alpha in the sacral lumbar space

An experiment was conducted to examine the luteolytic effectiveness of using low or micro doses of PGF(2 alpha) when administered at the (BAI HUI) acupuncture point, which is frequently used to treat ovarian disturbances in Veterinary Acupuncture. The results indicate that PGF(2 alpha) given at a very low micro dose of 0.5mg (one tenth the conventional recommended dose) when administered at the BAI HUI acupuncture point located at the sacral lumbar space is equally effective at inducing luteolysis in mid-luteal phase mares as conventional PGF(2 alpha) i.m. treatment using a tenfold higher dose. Therefore, based on the results of the present study we suggest that the BAI HUI sacral lumbar route somehow provides an extremely efficient pathway for the drug to the ovarian level.

Induction of luteolysis in mares utilizing a micro-dose of prostaglandin F-2 alpha in the sacral lumbar space

An experiment was conducted to examine the luteolytic effectiveness of using low or micro doses of PGF2α when administered at the BAI HUI acupuncture point, which is frequently used to treat ovarian disturbances in veterinary acupuncture. The results indicate that PGF2α given at a very low micro dose of 0.5 mg (one tenth the conventional recommended dose) administered at the BAI HUI acupuncture point located at the sacral lumbar space is equally effective at inducing luteolysis in mid-luteal phase mares as conventional PGF2α i.m. treatment using a tenfold higher dose. Therefore, based on the results of the present study, we suggest that the BAI HUI sacrai lumbar route somehow provides an extremely efficient pathway for the drug to the ovarian level.

Monitoring of neuromuscular blockade at the P6 acupuncture point reduces the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting

BACKGROUND: Electrical stimulation of the P6 acupuncture point reduces the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Neuromuscular blockade during general anesthesia can be monitored with electrical peripheral nerve stimulation at the wrist. The authors tested the effect of neuromuscular monitoring over the P6 acupuncture point on the reduction of PONV. METHODS: In this prospective, double-blinded, randomized control trial, the authors investigated, with institutional review board approval and informed consent, 220 women undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery anesthetized with fentanyl, sevoflurane, and rocuronium. During anesthesia, neuromuscular blockade was monitored by a conventional nerve stimulator at a frequency of 1 Hz over the ulnar nerve (n = 110, control group) or over the median nerve (n = 110, P6 group) stimulating at the P6 acupuncture point at the same time. The authors evaluated the incidence of nausea and vomiting during the first 24 h. RESULTS: No differences in demographic and morphometric data were found between both groups. The 24-h incidence of PONV was 45% in the P6 acupuncture group versus 61% in the control group (P = 0.022). Nausea decreased from 56% in the control group to 40% in the P6 group (P = 0.022), but emesis decreased only from 28% to 23% (P = 0.439). Nausea decreased substantially during the first 6 h of the observation period (P = 0.009). Fewer subjects in the acupuncture group required ondansetron as rescue therapy (27% vs. 39%; P = 0.086). CONCLUSION: Intraoperative P6 acupuncture point stimulation with a conventional nerve stimulator during surgery significantly reduced the incidence of PONV over 24 h. The efficacy of P6 stimulation is similar to that of commonly used antiemetic drugs in the prevention of PONV.

Alternative low doses and routes of administering a prostaglandin F2 alpha analogue to induce luteolysis in Nelore cows

The present study was conducted in order to verify the efficacy of lower doses and alternative routes of a prostaglandin F2 alpha analogue, luprostiol (PGF), for the induction of luteolysis and the precipitation of estrus in nonlactating Nelore cows (Bos taurus indicus). A conventional dose (15 mg) of PGF was compared to doses lower than the conventional dose, which ranges from 10 to 50%, that were administered intramuscularly (IM), intravulvosubmucosally (IVSM), or in the Bai-hui acupuncture site located within the lumbosacral area. The cows were administered PGF 8 day after estrus in the presence of a corpus luteum, and randomly assigned to the following groups: G1 (positive control), 15 mg, IM (n = 23); G2, 7.5 mg, IM (n = 23); G3, 3.75 mg, I M (n = 24); G4, 7.5 mg, IVSM (n = 25); G5, 3.75 mg, Bai-hui acupoint (n = 24); and G6, 1.5 mg, Bai-hui acupoint (n = 25). The results indicated that 50% of a conventional dose of PGF (7.5 mg) resulted in a complete luteal regression (plasma progesterone < 1 ng/ml) at Hour 48, and hastened estrus, regardless of whether or not PGF was administered IM or IVSM. Comparatively, 10 or 25% of the conventional dose, even when administered to the Bai-hui acupoint, resulted in an initial reduction in the concentration of progesterone at Hour 24, followed by an increase observed at Hour 48. In conclusion, 25% of a conventional PGF dose administered via the Bai-hui acupoint proved inadequate to induce a complete luteal regression, whereas 50% of a conventional dose administered IM or IVSM was found to be the minimal dose required to induce effectively a complete luteal regression, and to precipitate the onset of estrus in nonlactating Nelore cows.

Avaliação ultrassonográfica dos efeitos da acupuntura na involução uterina em cadelas

The aim of this study was to evaluate, by means of ultrasound exam, acupuncture effects on uterine involution during the postpartum period in bitches with electroacupuncture. The phenomenon of eutocic uterine involution was studied in 16 bitches, randomly divided into two groups of eight animals each. Group 1 (G1) was treated with electric stimulation (electroacupuncture) of the needle at the points SP6, L3, Bai Hui, TB1, B23, B26, and group 2 (G2), the control group, received treatment in Sham points (placebo points), also with electrical stimuli. The monitoring of the phenomenon of uterine involution was performed by ultrasonography on days 0 (partum), 1, 3, 7 and 14 postpartum. We used SAS statistical analysis method, in order to compare the groups. The results of ultrasound examinations (mean and standard deviations in cm) for the period of observation were as follows: G1: 0.30 ± 0.01 (P), 2.08 ± 0.21 (LU), 4.13 ± 0.23 (DU) and G2: 0.31 ± 0.01 (P) 1.82 ± 0.09 (LU), 3.92 ± 0.11 (DU). We concluded that electroacupuncture affected uterine tone (lasting and uniform at the end of treatment). Electroacupuncture produces a positive tone in the uterus, aiding at the prevention of puerperal diseases.

Effects of verum acupuncture compared to placebo acupuncture on quantitative EEG and heart rate variability in healthy volunteers

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this single-blind randomized crossover study was to evaluate specific effects of manual acupuncture on central and vegetative nervous system activity measured by quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) and heart rate variability (HRV). DESIGN: Twenty (20) healthy volunteers (mean: 25.2 +/- 3.6 years) were monitored simultaneously using a qEEG system and a 12-channel electrocardiogram recorder during verum acupuncture (VA) at acupuncture point Large Intestine 4 (Hegu) (LI4) or placebo acupuncture (PA) at a sham point. RESULTS: In the EEG conduction of the occipital area, needle stimulation in VA increased alpha1-frequency significantly, and the ratio alpha1/theta was shifted to the benefit of alpha1 over all electrodes. The HRV parameters showed a significant increase of the low frequency/high frequency (HF) ratio during the first minute of stimulation in VA, indicating an initial increase of sympathetic activation. However, an increase of HF power in the minute after stimulation followed by a decrease in heart rate suggests delayed vagal activation. De qi (a sensation that is typical of acupuncture needling) occurred in 16 subjects during VA and in 9 volunteers during PA (80% versus 45%). CONCLUSIONS: Manual stimulation on LI4 seems to lead to specific changes in alpha EEG-frequency and in HRV parameters. A linear relationship between the HRV parameters and the alpha EEG band might point to a specific modulation of cerebral function by vegetative effects during acupuncture.

Perforation of the median nerve with an acupuncture needle guided by ultrasound

In an experiment on one of the authors, we used ultrasound to visualise an acupuncture needle completely perforating the median nerve at the acupuncture point PC6. During this procedure only a slight sensation occurred, and no pain. We conclude that, in individual cases, the median nerve might be perforated without causing pain or neurological problems.

Correcting non cephalic presentation with moxibustion: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial in general practice.

BACKGROUND Non cephalic presentation in childbirth involves various risks to both the mother and the foetus. The incidence in Spain is 3.8% of all full-term pregnancies. The most common technique used to end the gestation in cases of non cephalic presentation is that of caesarian section, and although it provokes a lower rate of morbi-mortality than does vaginal delivery in such situations, there remains the possibility of traumatic injury to the foetal head and neck, while maternal morbidity is also increased. The application of heat (moxibustion) to an acupuncture point, in order to correct non cephalic presentation, has been practised in China since ancient times, but as yet there is insufficient evidence of its real effectiveness. METHODS/DESIGN The experimental design consists of a multi-centre randomised controlled trial with three parallel arms, used to compare real moxibustion, sham moxibustion and the natural course of events, among pregnant women with a non cephalic presentation and a gestational duration of 33-35 weeks (estimated by echography). The participants in the trial will be blinded to both interventions. The results obtained will be analyzed by professionals, blinded with respect to the allocation to the different types of intervention. In addition, we intend to carry out a economic analysis. DISCUSSION This trial will contribute to the development of evidence concerning moxibustion in the correction of non cephalic presentations. The primary outcome variable is the proportion of cephalic presentations at term. As secondary outcomes, we will evaluate the proportion of cephalic presentations at week 38 of gestation, determined by echography, together with the safety of the technique, the specificity of moxibustion and the control of the blinding process. This study has been funded by the Health Ministry of the Andalusian Regional Government. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN10634508.

Moxibustión en la malposición fetal

Introducción: La incidencia de la presentación fetal podálica en España es del 3,8%. La moxibustión es parte integral de la milenaria medicina tradicional china. La técnica consiste en la colocación de un palillo incandescente de Artemisia vulgaris a unos pocos centímetros del punto de acupuntura Zhiyin (punto 67 del meridiano de vejiga, ubicado en la base externa de la uña del quinto dedo del pie). Los objetivos son: 1. Conocer el porcentaje de fetos que han rotado a cefálica mediante la moxibustión en gestantes que presenten una malposición fetal a partir de las 32 semanas de embarazo; 2. Identificar las complicaciones materno-fetales en la aplicación de la técnica. Sujetos: Se estudiaron 18 gestantes de más de 32 semanas de embarazo. Material y métodos: Mediante un estudio descriptivo de intervención, analizamos el porcentaje de fetos que rotaron a presentación cefálica. Resultados: Quince gestantes (83,9%) realizaron el tratamiento adecuadamente y las 3 restantes (16,7%) lo realizaron de manera ocasional y terminaron con una cesárea electiva por nalgas. Conclusiones: Parece razonable concluir que el cumplimiento del tratamiento influye en el tipo de parto (χ2= 12,600; gl= 1; p= 0,000), aunque no modifica el Apgar del recién nacido. Esta técnica se presenta como una alternativa económica, segura, sencilla y práctica para la versión fetal de la presentación podálica.

Effect of the acupoints ST-36 (Zusanli) and SP-6 (Sanyinjiao) on intestinal myoelectric activity of Wistar rats

Despite its ancient use as a therapeutic tool to treat several ailments, acupuncture still faces the challenge of scrutiny by Western science both in terms of its efficacy and in terms of the characterization of its effects and mechanisms of actions underlying these effects. We investigated under well-controlled and carefully characterized conditions the influence of electrical stimulation of acupuncture points ST-36 (Zusanli) and SP-6 (Sanyinjiao) on the myoelectric activity of the small intestine of 38 adult male Wistar rats. Electrical recordings obtained by means of four electrodes chronically implanted in the small intestine were used to assess the effects of acupuncture (electroacupuncture stimulation set at 2 Hz, intermittent stimulation, 1 V, for 30 min). Immobilization of the animals was associated with a consistent decrease (-8 ± 7%) in the myoelectric activity of the small intestine as measured by means of the root mean square. Conversely, acupuncture was able to significantly increase (overshoot) this activity compared to baseline (+44 ± 7%). In contrast, immobilized animals subjected to sham acupuncture had only modest (nonsignificant) increases in myoelectric activity (+9 ± 6%). Using carefully controlled conditions we confirmed previous noncontrolled studies on the ability of acupuncture to alter intestinal motility. The characterization of the topographic and temporal profiles of the effects observed here represents a basis for future dissection of the physiological and pharmacological systems underlying these effects.

Medidas e análise estatística em sinais bioelétricos sobre pontos de acupuntura

In the 20th century, the acupuncture has spread on occident as a complementary practice of heath care. This fact has motivated the international scientific community to invest in research that seek to understand why acupuncture works. In this work we compare statistically volt age fluctuation of bioelectric signals caught on the skin at an acupuncture point (IG 4) another nearby on acupuncture point. The acquisition of these signals was performed utilizing an electronic interface with a computer, which was based on an instrumentation amplifier designed with adequate specifications to this end. On the collected signals from a sample of 30 volunteers we have calculated major statistics and submitted them to pairing t-test with significance leveI a = O, 05. We have estimated to bioelectric signals the following parameters: standard deviation, asymmetry and curtose. Moreover, we have calculated the self-correlation function matched by on exponential curve we have observed that the signal decays more rapidly from a non-acupoint then from an acupoint. This fact is an indicative of the existence of information in the acupoint

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新刊時調百花臺全傳Xin kan shi diao bai hua tai quan zhuan. Autre titre : 說唱花園會Shuo chang hua yuan hui.Nouveau recueil du Bai hua tai.

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吳醫彚講Wu yi hui jiang.Collection de traités des médecins de Wu.

Contient : I, livre 1禱告藥王誓疏Dao gao yue wang shi su.Prière au dieu de la médecine ; II, livre 1溫證論治Wen zheng lun zhi.Du traitement en cas de diagnostic par le tiède ; III, livre 1人身一小天地論Ren shen yi xiao tian di lun.Traité des analogies entre le corps humain (microcosme) et l'univers ; IV, livre 1書方宜人共識說Shu fang yi ren gong shi shuo.Traité sur l'exécution des ordonnances ; V, livre 2日講雜記Ri jiang za ji.Notes sur des leçons quotidiennes ; VI, livre 2金匱上工治未病一節辯Jin gui shang gong zhi wei bing yi jie bian.Discussion d'un point du Jin gui yao lüe lun ; VII, livre 3石芝醫話Shi zhi yi hua.Notes médicales de Shi zhi ; VIII, livre 3管見芻言Guan jian chu yan.Vues étroites et paroles humbles ; IX, livre 3核骨踝脛腨辨He gu hua xing shan bian.Discussion relative à la cheville, au tibia, au mollet ; X, livre 3爛喉丹痧論Lan hou dan sha (?) lun.Traité des inflammations et ulcérations de la gorge.Zang fu shou sheng bian.Discussion du contenu des organes internes.Bian zi rong zhi wei.Pour distinguer le faux zi rong, etc ; XI, livre 3大豆黃卷辯Da dou huang juan bian.Discussion au sujet du médicament da dou huang juan.Wen yi zhui yan.Notes sur les maladies épidémiques ; XII, livre 3合論丹溪景岳相火大意He lun dan qi jing yue xiang he da yi.Sur le sens de l'expression xiang he, d'après Dan qi et Jing yue ; XIII, livre 4人身一小天地亦有南北兩極論Ren shen yi xiao tian di yi you nan bei liang ji lun.Le corps humain, étant un microcosme, a un pôle nord et un pôle sud.Ming men mo zhen bian.De l'examen de la veine du rein droit ; XIV, livre 4治肝補脾論Zhi gan bu pi lun.Traitement du foie et de la rate ; XV, livre 4四維相代陽氣乃竭解Si wei xiang dai yang qi nai jie jie.Explication de la phrase : par la succession des quatre wei, le souffle mâle s'épuise ; XVI, livre 4辯素問濁氣歸心之訛Bian su wen zhuo qi gui xin zhi wo.Discussion de l'assertion erronée du Su wen que le souffle trouble revient au cœur ; XVII, livre 4祖氣論Zu qi lun.Sur l'influence productrice du ciel et de la terre ; XVIII, livre 5痘毒藏脾經說Dou du cang pi jing shuo.Le virus de la petite vérole est contenu dans la rate.Dou chu tong shi lun.Sur l'apparition simultanée de la petite vérole.Dou you tai yin zhuan shu yang ming lun.La petite vérole, du principe femelle, évolue vers le principe mâle ; XIX, livre 5擬張令韶傷寒直解辨證歌Yi zhang ling shao shang han zhi jie bian zheng ge.Sur le diagnostic de la fièvre typhoïde ; XX, livre 6三皇藥王考San huang yue wang kao.Sur la divinité de la médecine ; XXI, livre 6脈訣正訛Mo jue zheng wo.Correction au Mo jue ; XXII, livre 6趨庭雜記Qu ting za ji.Notes d'après Qu ting ; XXIII, livre 6辨醫書音義Bian yi shu yin yi.Discussion sur le son et le sens de termes employés dans les livres de médecine.Xia yue ji zhi shuo.Traité sur l'oranger épineux qui doit être évité pendant l'été ; XXIV, livre 6喜傷心恐勝喜解Xi shang xin kong sheng xi jie.Traité sur les maladies provenant de l'excès ou du défaut du souffle vital ; XXV, livre 6百合病贅言Bai he bing zhui yan.Notes sur la maladie appelée bai he ; XXVI, livre 7辨脾胃升降Bian pi wei sheng jiang.Discussion sur un traitement de la rate et de l'estomac ; XXVII, livre 7氣有餘便是火解Qi you yu bian shi he jie.Explication de la phrase : s'il y a excès d'esprit, c'est l'influence du feu.Dong yuan jing yue lun xiang he bian.Discussion des opinions de Zhang Jing yue et de Li Gao sur l'examen du principe feu ; XXVIII, livre 7幼科似驚非驚辨You ke si jing fei jing bian.Discussion sur une affection qui ressemble à la maladie dite jing (trouble, effroi) ; XXIX, livre 7司馬運氣贅言Si tian yun qi zhui yan.Notes sur les influences exercées par les principes célestes.Zhou shen jing luo zong jue.Traité du système des vaisseaux ; XXX, livre 8木鬱達之論Mu yu da zhi lun.Traité relatif à une phrase du Nei jing ; XXXI, livre 8保護元陽說Bao hu yuan yang shuo.Traité sur la protection du principe mâle ; XXXII, livre 8讀傷寒論附記Du shang han lun fu ji.Notes à propos du traité de la fièvre typhoïde ; XXXIII, livre 8論白痘Lun bai phei.Dissertation sur la maladie appelée pei blanche (ulcères laissant des croûtes ou cicatrices blanches) ; XXXIV, livre 8爛喉痧論Lan hou sha (?) lun.Traité des inflammations et ulcérations de la gorge ; XXXV, livre 8爛喉丹痧治宜論Lan hou dan sha (?) zhi yi lun.Sur le traitement des inflammations et ulcérations de la gorge ; XXXVI, livre 8痧疹今昔不同治法亦異說Sha (?) zhen jin xi bu tong zhi fa yi yi shuo.La maladie appelée sha (?) n'étant pas la même aujourd'hui qu'autrefois, le traitement aussi doit différer ; XXXVII, livre 8攝生雜話Sha sheng za hua.Notes pour régler la vie ; XXXVIII, livre 9四大家辯Si da jia bian.Discussion à propos de quatre personnages célèbres ; XXXIX, livre 9攷正古方權量說Kao zheng gu fang quan liang shuo.Traité sur la correction des poids des anciennes formules ; XL, livre 9生氣通天論病因章句辯Sheng qi tong tian lun bing yin zhang ju bian.Discussion de quatre paragraphes de l'ouvrage de Dan qi intitulé : Ge zhi yu lun ; XLI, livre 10虛勞論Xu lao lun.Traité de la maladie appelée xu lao (consomption ?) ; XLII, livre 10讀先祖保陰煎謹記Du xian zu bao yin jian jin ji.Notes sur la formule Bao yin jian, composée par son aïeul ; XLIII, livre 10六味地黃丸方解Liu wei di huang huan fang jie.Explication de la formule des pilules dites à six ingrédients et à base jaune ; XLIV, livre 10司天運氣徵驗Si tian yun qi zheng yan.Preuves des influences exercées par les principes célestes ; XLV, livre 11三焦說San jiao shuo.Traité des trois jiao