Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion
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To observe the effect of electroacupuncture at Zusanli (ST 36) on phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (pERK1/2) in the dorsal horn of spinal cord induced by plantar inflammation in the rat. ⋯ The inhibition of ERK1/2 phosphorylation in the spinal cord dorsal horn by electroacupuncture is possibly involved in acupuncture analgesic effect.
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To probe into the correlativity of the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with traction on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc with the three-dimensional location. ⋯ The three-dimensional location can objectively show the size, direction, position, and the characteristics of the protruded discs, and correctly infer the pathological changes of the affected nerve root. Acupuncture combined with tract has a better effect on I plane, 1-2 zone, and a area.
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To observe effects of acupuncture at "Zusanli" (ST 36) and non-channel-non-acupoint on expression of connexion 43 in the rat, so as to probe into possible relationship between the acupoint and connexion 43 (Cx43). ⋯ Connexion 43 and gap junctions in acupoint are possibly the main components of acupoints, and acupuncture can significantly increase expression of connexion 43 in acupoints.
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To search for an effective method for treatment of obstinate hiccup. ⋯ Injection of compound chlorpromazine into Yintang (Ex-HN 3) has a significant therapeutic effect on obstinate hiccup.
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[Advances of clinical studies of acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis].
To summarize recent development of studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for prevention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, so as to provide a basis and thinking for clinical scientific studies. ⋯ Acupuncture and moxibustion have vast vistas for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.