Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18
Опубликована: Март 15, 2024
Introduction
Acupuncture
analgesia
(AA)
is
widely
used
in
clinical
practice.
The
autonomic
nervous
system
(ANS)
may
be
an
important
pathway
for
acupuncture
signal
transduction.
However,
real-time
changes
function
during
AA
and
the
effect
of
“needle
sensation”
remain
unclear.
Methods
We
established
a
human
pain
model
healthy
adults
randomly
assigned
128
participants
to
model,
sham
acupuncture,
groups
1:1:2
ratio.
Heart
rate
variability
(HRV),
including
total
power
(TP),
low-frequency
(LF),
high-frequency
(HF),
ratio
LF
HF
(LF/HF),
standard
deviation
normal-normal
intervals
(SDNN),
root
mean
square
successive
interval
differences
(RMSSD),
were
assess
function.
visual
analog
scale
(VAS)
efficiency
analgesic
acupuncture.
Massachusetts
General
Hospital
sensation
(MASS)
was
indicate
intensity
needle
sensation.
Anxiety
levels
also
measured.
Finally,
correlation
MASS
with
HRV,
VAS,
anxiety
analyzed.
Results
VAS
decreased
after
10
min
needling
5
withdrawal
group
compared
those
(
p
=
0.038,
0.020).
efficacy
rates
82.0,
50.0,
61.3%
groups,
respectively.
These
represent
significant
between
<
0.001
each
case).
No
observed
groups.
HF,
TP,
SDNN,
RMSSD
all
increased
0.045,
0.041,
0.002,
0.006,
respectively).
0.632,
0.542,
0.093,
0.222,
LF/HF
did
not
differ
among
three
A
positive
2
,
4
TP
5,
levels.
Conclusion
associated
enhanced
vagal
activity.
positively
correlated
sympathetic
nerve
activities.
effective
means
regulating
function,
modulator.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2023
The
system
physiology
approaches
that
emerge
in
western
countries
recent
years
echo
the
holistic
view
of
ancient
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
(TCM)
practices
deal
with
root,
rather
than
only
symptoms
diseases.
Particularly,
TCM
practices,
including
acupuncture,
emphasize
mobilization
self-healing
mechanisms
to
bring
back
body
homeostasis.
Acupuncture
has
been
practiced
for
over
two
thousand
modulate
via
stimulation
at
specific
regions
(acupoints).
With
development
various
research
on
acupuncture
therapy,
its
regulatory
effect
immune
gradually
recognized,
especially
immunological
diseases,
infectious
and
allergic
In
this
study,
we
reviewed
immunomodulatory
mechanism
systematically
integrates
existing
respectively
elucidate
modulatory
innate
system,
adaptive
well-known
neuroanatomical
mechanisms,
intact
somatosensory-autonomic
reflex
pathway.
advances
made
systems
studies,
now
have
a
great
opportunity
gain
insight
into
how
modulates
immunity,
subsequently
improves
efficacy.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Май 16, 2023
Polycystic
ovary
syndrome
(PCOS)
is
a
reproductive
endocrine
disease
characterized
by
menstrual
disorders,
infertility,
and
obesity,
often
accompanied
insulin
resistance
metabolic
disorders.
The
pathogenesis
of
PCOS
relatively
complex
has
certain
relationship
with
increase
androgen
luteinizing
hormone
(LH)
the
main
cause
series
symptoms.
Traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
obvious
advantages
significant
curative
effects
in
treatment
this
disease.
It
can
effectively
reduce
level
patients,
regulate
lipid
metabolism,
ovulation
rate
pregnancy
fewer
side
effects.
This
article
reviews
efficacy
safety
herbs
other
TCM
(such
as
acupuncture)
its
complications
recent
years,
well
effect
mechanism
on
cellular
endocrine,
order
to
provide
new
clinical
idea
for
PCOS.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18
Опубликована: Май 3, 2024
Deqi
is
an
important
prerequisite
for
acupuncture
to
achieve
optimal
efficacy.
Chinese
medicine
has
long
been
concerned
with
the
relationship
between
and
clinical
efficacy
of
acupuncture.
However,
underlying
mechanisms
are
complex
there
a
lack
systematic
summaries
objective
quantitative
studies
.
Acupuncture
can
purpose
treating
diseases
by
regulating
interaction
local
neighboring
acupoints,
brain
centers,
target
organs.
At
change
their
tissue
structure,
temperature,
blood
perfusion,
energy
metabolism,
electrophysiological
indicators.
central
level,
activate
regions
thalamus,
parahippocampal
gyrus,
postcentral
insular,
middle
temporal
cingulate
etc.
It
also
extensive
effects
on
limbic-paralimbic-neocortical-network
default
mode
network.
The
vary
depending
techniques
points
chosen.
In
addition,
's
mechanism
action
involves
correcting
abnormalities
in
multi-targeted
multi-layered.
biological
closely
related
centers.
This
study
will
help
explore
from
local-central-target-organ
perspective
provide
information
future
decision-making.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2024
Insomnia
disorder
(ID)
is
one
of
the
most
common
sleep
problems,
usually
accompanied
by
anxiety
and
depression
symptoms.
Functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
study
suggests
that
both
poor
quality
negative
emotion
are
linked
to
dysregulation
brain
network
related
processing
in
ID
patients.
Acupuncture
therapy
has
been
proven
effective
improving
mood
patients,
but
involved
neurobiological
mechanism
remains
unclear.
We
aimed
investigate
modulation
effect
acupuncture
on
resting-state
functional
connectivity
(rsFC)
emotional
(EN)
patients
experiencing
insomnia.
A
total
30
healthy
controls
(HCs)
60
were
enrolled
this
study.
Sixty
randomly
assigned
real
sham
groups
attended
fMRI
scans
before
after
4
weeks
treatment.
HCs
completed
an
MRI/fMRI
scan
at
baseline.
The
rsFC
values
within
EN
calculated,
Hamilton
Anxiety
Scale
(HAMA),
Depression
(HAMD),
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
(PSQI),
Hyperarousal
(HAS),
actigraphy
data
collected
for
clinical
efficacy
evaluation.
Resting-state
FC
analysis
showed
abnormalities
centered
thalamus
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex
compared
HCs.
After
treatment,
anterior
cingulate
cortex,
hippocampus,
amygdala
increased
with
group
(p
<
0.05,
FDR
corrected).
In
group,
value
was
decreased
between
left
treatment
trend
correlation
found
right
hippocampus
positively
correlated
HAMA
scores
across
all
negatively
efficiency
group.
Our
findings
could
produce
a
positive
modulating
which
may
illustrate
central
underlying
insomnia
regulation.
http://www.chictr.org.cn
.,
ChiCTR1800015282,
20/03/2018.
Abstract
Lack
of
liver
regenerative
capacity
is
the
primary
cause
hepatic
failure
and
even
mortality
in
patients
undergoing
hepatectomy,
with
no
effective
intervention
strategies
currently
available.
Therefore,
identifying
efficacious
interventions
to
enhance
regeneration
pivotal
for
optimizing
clinical
outcomes.
Recent
studies
have
demonstrated
that
vagotomy
exerts
an
inhibitory
effect
on
following
partial
thereby
substantiating
role
played
by
vagus
nerve
process
regeneration.
In
recent
years,
electroacupuncture
(EA)
has
emerged
as
a
non‐invasive
technique
stimulating
nerve.
However,
EA
remains
uncertain.
this
study,
70%
hepatectomy
(PH)
mouse
model
utilized
investigate
effects
acute
elucidate
its
underlying
molecular
mechanisms.
It
observed
at
ST36
acutely
activated
cholinergic
neurons
dorsal
motor
nucleus
(DMV),
resulting
increased
release
acetylcholine
from
vagal
endings
subsequent
activation
IL‐6
signaling
macrophages.
Ultimately,
these
events
promoted
hepatocyte
proliferation
facilitated
These
findings
provide
insights
into
fundamental
brain‐liver
axis
mechanism
through
which
promotes
regeneration,
offering
novel
therapeutic
approach
post‐hepatectomy
disorders.
American Journal of Otolaryngology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
45(3), С. 104215 - 104215
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2024
Tinnitus
is
the
abnormal
perception
of
sound
in
absence
a
corresponding
external
acoustic
stimulus,
which
seriously
affects
patients'
quality
life,
physical
and
mental
health,
safety
life.
There
almost
no
effective
cure
for
tinnitus,
primarily
due
to
its
complicated
etiopathogenesis
unclear
mechanisms.
As
major
ancient
therapy
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine,
acupuncture
has
been
widely
used
tinnitus
because
simple
operation,
rapid
effect,
low
cost.
This
paper
reviews
relevant
literature
on
treatment
different
kinds
by
acupuncture,
summarizes
therapeutic
efficacy
mechanism
expected
provide
new
ideas
research
directions
study
acupuncture.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024
Abstract
To
maintain
current
cognitive
function
and
access
greater
reserves,
nonpharmacological
interventions
may
be
a
viable
alternative
for
older
adults
with
or
without
impairment.
This
study
aimed
to
compare
different
enhancing
global
cognition,
including
mind–body
exercise,
physical
non-invasive
brain
stimulation,
training
intervention
(CTI),
acutherapy
(ACU),
meditation,
music
therapy,
by
applying
network
meta-analysis
(NMA).
Sixty-one
randomized
controlled
trials
evaluating
the
efficacy
of
on
cognition
in
mild
decline
were
selected.
An
NMA
was
conducted
interventions.
The
revealed
that
exercise
(standardized
mean
difference,
1.384;
95%
confidence
interval,
0.777–1.992);
ACU
(1.283;
0.478–2.088);
meditation
(0.910;
0.097–1.724);
stimulation
(1.242;
0.254–2.230);
CTI
(1.269;
0.736–1.802);
(0.977;
0.212–1.742),
showed
positive
effects
compared
passive
controls.
There
no
significant
differences
between
efficacies
other
Nonpharmacological
potentially
enhance
through
various
pathways,
such
as
memorizing
movements
plasticity
reducing
stress
adult
population.
Additional
studies
are
needed
clarify
impact
variables,
methods
psychological
variables.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
Volume 17, С. 3459 - 3473
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Abstract:
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
increasingly
prevalent
in
clinical
settings.
With
the
continuous
improvement
of
people's
living
standards,
gradual
acceleration
pace
life,
and
deterioration
environment
recent
years,
incidence
CVDs
is
increasing
annually.
The
prevalence
among
individuals
aged
50
above
notably
elevated,
posing
a
significant
risk
to
patients'
well-being
lives.
At
this
juncture,
numerous
treatment
choices
available
for
managing
CVDs,
with
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
therapy
standing
out
as
practical,
safe,
reliable
option.
Over
there
has
been
growing
acknowledgement
both
medical
professionals
patients.
expanding
integration
TCM
various
conditions,
use
gained
attention
within
community,
potentially
emerging
an
efficacious
approach
addressing
cardiovascular
diseases.
This
article
conducts
comprehensive
review
approach,
particularly
acupuncture,
supplementary
highlighting
its
ability
effectively
lower
blood
pressure,
decrease
coronary
artery
events,
mitigate
arrhythmias,
enhance
cardiac
function
when
used
alongside
conventional
medication.
underscores
promise
acupuncture
enhancing
health,
although
variations
research
methodologies
necessitate
standardized
applications.
Keywords:
diseases,
medicine,
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(19), С. 10242 - 10242
Опубликована: Сен. 24, 2024
Neuropathic
pain
(NPP)
is
a
devastating
and
unbearable
painful
condition.
As
prevailing
treatment
strategies
have
failed
to
mitigate
its
complications,
there
remains
demand
for
effective
therapies.
Electroacupuncture
(EA)
has
proved
potent
remedial
strategy
in
NPP
management
humans
mammals.
However,
past
studies
investigated
the
underlying
mechanism
of
analgesic
effects
EA
on
NPP,
focusing
primarily
adenosine
receptors
peripheral
tissues.
Herein,
we
elucidate
role
(Adora-3)
signaling
pathway
mediating
relief
through
central
nervous
system,
which
obscure
literature
needs
exploration.
Specific
pathogen-free
(SPF)
male
adult
mice
(C57BL/6
J)
were
utilized
investigate
effect
metabolism
(CD73,
ADA)
receptor
activation
(Adora-3),
as
potential
mechanisms
system.
was
induced
via
spared
nerve
injury
(SNI).
administered
seven
times
post-SNI
surgery,
lumber
(L4–L6)
spinal
cord
collected
determine
molecular
expression
mRNA
protein
levels.
In
mice,
following
application,
results
revealed
that
upregulated
(p
<
0.05)
Adora-3
CD73
by
inhibiting
ADA
expression.
addition,
triggered
release
(ADO),
modulated
nociceptive
responses
enhanced
neuronal
activation.
Meanwhile,
interplay
between
ADO
levels
EA-induced
antinociception,
using
an
agonist
antagonist,
showed
IB-MECA
significantly
increased
thresholds
contrast,
antagonist
MRS1523
exacerbated
neuropathic
pain.
Furthermore,
inferred
when
administered,
fluorescent
intensity
cord.
Taken
together,
effectively
modulates
regulating
under
conditions.
These
findings
enhance
our
understanding
offer
avenues
innovative
therapeutic
interventions.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
analgesic
efficacy
of
perioperative
electroacupuncture
in
fifty-six
healthy
female
dogs
undergoing
ovariohysterectomy
as
part
a
catch-neuter-release
project.
Ten
minutes
after
sedation
with
20
μg/kg
medetomidine
combined
0.3
mg/kg
butorphanol
intramuscularly,
were
randomly
allocated
into
two
groups
and
received
either
(EA,
n
=
27)
or
sham
acupuncture
(C,
29)
treatment
for
10
min
(after
until
end
surgery)
at
6
different
points
LI-4
(Large
intestine
4),
LIV-3
(Liver
3),
ST-36
(Stomach
36),
SP-6
(Spleen
6)
bilateral.
After
administration
0.2
meloxicam
anesthesia
induction
2
ketamine
intravenously,
was
performed
by
same
experienced
surgeon
using
midline
surgical
approach
dorsal
recumbency.
Pain
evaluated
blinded
independent
anesthetists
Short
Form
Multimodal
Glasgow
Composite
Scale
(mCMPS-SF)
before
(T0),
three
(T3),
six
(T6),
24
h
(T24)
induction.
Postoperative
pain
scores
did
not
differ
significantly
between
(p
0.36),
but
increased
(T3)
0.001)
(T6)
hours
surgery
compared
postoperative
both
groups.
Three
89.4%
postoperatively
71.4%
exceeded
intervention
threshold
mCMPS-SF,
indicating
need
rescue
analgesia.
The
results
indicate
that
improve
ovariohysterectomy.
Therefore,
10-min
may
be
insufficient
provide
effective
assessment
feral
notably
impacted
anxious
behavior,
which
have
influenced
final
outcome
¾
early
phase
(T3,
T6),
suggesting
widely
used
protocol
consisting
butorphanol,
combination
long-lasting
sufficient
relief.