scholarly journals Acupuncture and Depth: Future Direction for Acupuncture Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Li Goh ◽  
Chin Ee Ho ◽  
Baixiao Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Modern Technology ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Bibliometric Method ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Acupuncture Research ◽  
Future Direction ◽  
Regular Review

The research on acupuncture has increased steadily over the years and regular review and revision of the direction of future acupuncture research are necessary. This paper aims to review and explore the significance of acupuncture depth in modern acupuncture research. Searches conducted in Science Direct and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases reflected a lack of focus on depth of acupuncture. We propose that the research trends of acupuncture should progress to the depth of insertion. It is suggested that future acupuncture research, especially randomized controlled trials (RCTs), should take into consideration the depth of insertion. Comparison between databases using different language of medium suggests the need for international collaboration of researchers from the same field. It is also crucial to inherit and innovate traditional medicine (TM) through modern technology. The use of bibliometric method is also suitable for development of TM research trends. Acupuncture and depth should be considered as one of the future directions of acupuncture research.

scholarly journals BARRIERS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR SUFFICIENT ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON HOME MODIFICATION FOR OLDER ADULTS IN CHINA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S249-S250
Author(s):  
Mengzhao Yan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Home Modification ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Current State ◽  
Systematical Review

Abstract Home modification has been perceived as an effective method to make current dwelling units more age-friendly and improve the well-being of older adults. In China, a country with an increasing number of older adults, home modification research is still in its infancy. By typing “适老化改造” (home modification for older adults) as a keyword for the theme of articles in China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the most authoritative and comprehensive database for academic publication in China, only 158 related papers are found to be published until the end of 2017, among which the first was published in 2009. With an aim to determine the current state of home modification research in older adults and to determine what could be done to facilitate sufficient research on this topic, the present study conducted a systematical review of the 158 papers about home modification for older adults published in China between 2009 and 2017. Based on the systematical review, the present paper identifies four barriers to conducting this line of research and puts forward six practical suggestions for future research studies in this area so as to contribute to building age-friendly dwellings and promoting age-friendly China.

scholarly journals Large Dosage of Chishao in Formulae for Cholestatic Hepatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Ma ◽  
Ji Wang ◽  
Xuan He ◽  
Yanling Zhao ◽  
Jiabo Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cholestatic Hepatitis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Efficacy Rate ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Novel Treatment ◽  
Large Dosage ◽  
Biochemical Indices

Objective. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of large dosage of Chishao in formulae for treatment of cholestatic hepatitis.Methods. The major databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese Biomedical Database Wanfang, VIP medicine information system, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) were searched until January 2014. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of large dosage of Chishao in formulae that reported on publications in treatment of cholestatic hepatitis with total efficacy rate, together with the biochemical indices including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin (TBIL), and direct bilirubin (DBIL), were extracted by two reviewers. The Cochrane tool was used for the assessment of risk of bias included trials. Data were analyzed with RevMan 5.2.7 software.Results. 11 RCTs involving 1275 subjects with cholestatic hepatitis were included. Compared with essential therapy, large dosage of Chishao in formulae demonstrated more efficiently with down regulation of serum ALT, AST, TBIL, DBIL. Meanwhile, there were no obvious adverse events.Conclusion. As a promising novel treatment approach, widely using large dosage of Chishao in formulae may enhance the curative efficacy for cholestatic hepatitis. Considering being accepted by more and more practitioners, further rigorously designed clinical studies are required.

Evidence Based Acupuncture Practice Recommendations for Peripheral Facial Paralysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (01) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Zheng ◽  
Ying Li ◽  
Min Chen
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Facial Paralysis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Peripheral Facial Paralysis ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Chinese And English

The objective is to analyze the treatment used in relatively high quality randomized controlled trials to identify any similarities of therapeutic approaches and subsequently present recommendations for a standard acupuncture procedure for the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis (PFP). We searched Chinese and English language literatures through MEDLINE (January 1966 to October 2007), EMbase (January 1980 to October 2007), Chinese Biomedical Database (January 1978 to October 2007) and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (January 1979 to October 2007) for randomized controlled trials. With independent assessment by 2 observers, 33 of 386 originally identified articles were finally included. The extracted information from these articles was focused on the selection of meridians and acupoints, types of stimulation and duration of treatment. On the whole, when treating PFP, the best acupoints options are Dicang (ST4), Xiaguan (ST7), Jiache (ST6), Chengjiang (CV24), Yingxiang (LI20), Quanliao (SI18), Yifeng (TE17), Yangbai (GB14), Sibai (ST2), Fengchi (GB20), Shuigou (GV26), Yuyao (EX-HN4) and Hegu (LI4). Manual stimulation or electro-acupuncture combined with moxibustion is recommended. Moreover, the suggested duration of acupuncture treatment refers to once a day, 10 times for each course, 2 to 5 days as courses interval, and 20 to 40 treatments in total.

scholarly journals Knowledge Mapping of Researches on China’s Aphids Parasitoids Based on Metrology Analysis with CiteSpace Ⅴ

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 02001
Author(s):  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Changzhong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Research Trends ◽  
Knowledge Map ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Knowledge Mapping ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Research Status ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Number Of Publications

554 papers on China's aphids parasitoids from 1979 to 2018 years were taken from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure as the research samples, which were analyzed using CiteSpace Ⅴ as an analysis tool, to create a knowledge map on the research fields of China's aphids parasitoids and comprehensively analyze the number of publications, core authors and research institutions, research hot topics and research trends, so as to present the current research status of China’s aphids parasitoids and provide a reference for the future researches.

scholarly journals A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials of Pes Anserinus Tendinitis/Bursitis Syndrome in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-292
Author(s):  
Hyo Jung Choi ◽  
Hye Kyung Back ◽  
Young-Jun Kim ◽  
Da Yoon Oh ◽  
Cheol Woo Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
External Application ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Pes Anserinus

The purpose of this study was to review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of pes anserinus tendinitis or bursitis (PATB) syndrome in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure database to investigate the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine treatment for PATB syndrome. There were 20 RCTs published from 2001 to 2021 which were selected for analysis by publication year, number of samples, evaluation criteria, treatment duration, and treatment method. Out of the 142 retrieved RCTs, 20 were relevant to this review, and had performed Chinese medicine treatments including acupuncture (the most common treatment typically using acupoints SP10, ST35, SP9, and LR8), manipulation (typically using acupoints ST35, SP10, and SP9), and external application therapy (typically herbal medicine) in the treatment of PATB syndrome. Chinese medicine treatments were used widely in the treatment of PATB syndrome. We hope in the future, this review may initiate the development of treatments for PATB syndrome using Korean medicine.

scholarly journals Extra Dose of Vitamin C Based on a Daily Supplementation Shortens the Common Cold: A Meta-Analysis of 9 Randomized Controlled Trials

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Ran ◽  
Wenli Zhao ◽  
Jingxia Wang ◽  
Hongwu Wang ◽  
Ye Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Common Cold ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
The Common ◽  
Therapeutic Doses

Aim. To investigate whether vitamin C is effective in the treatment of the common cold.Method. After systematically searching the National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Cochrane Library, Elsevier, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP databases, and WANFANG databases, 9 randomized placebo-controlled trials were included in our meta-analysis in RevMan 5.3 software, all of which were in English.Results. In the evaluation of vitamin C, administration of extra therapeutic doses at the onset of cold despite routine supplementation was found to help reduce its duration (mean difference (MD) = -0.56, 95% confidence interval (CI) [-1.03, -0.10], and P = 0.02), shorten the time of confinement indoors (MD = -0.41, 95% CI [-0.62, -0.19], and P = 0.0002), and relieve the symptoms associated with it, including chest pain (MD = -0.40, 95% CI [-0.77, -0.03], and P = 0.03), fever (MD = -0.45, 95% CI [-0.78, -0.11], and P = 0.009), and chills (MD = -0.36, 95% CI [-0.65, -0.07], and P = 0.01).Conclusions. Extra doses of vitamin C could benefit some patients who contract the common cold despite taking daily vitamin C supplements.

scholarly journals A Literature Review of Clinical Studies Using Sa-am Acupuncture

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-191
Author(s):  
Jinwoong Lim ◽  
Yong-hwa Kim ◽  
Yu-gon Kim ◽  
Hyeon-gyo Jeong ◽  
Kyung-moon Shin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Specific Effect ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Detailed Method

Sa-am acupuncture originated in the Chosun Dynasty and is a distinct feature of Korean medicine. It has been used to treat various diseases and conditions in clinical practice however, there is insufficient scientific evidence to support the use of Sa-am acupuncture. We aimed to comprehensively review the clinical studies of Sa-am acupuncture retrieved from national and international databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and 3 Korean databases). There were 52 articles reviewed including 29 case studies, 19 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and 4 uncontrolled trials. Neurological disorders were the most frequently studied, and kidney tonification, and directional supplementation and draining were the most frequently used methods. Overall, the outcomes were generally positive however, there were many additional treatments together with Sa-am acupuncture reported in the case reports, and the quality of evidence was low in the RCTs. Future studies should report the detailed method of practicing Saam acupuncture treatment and focus on the specific effect of Sa-am acupuncture with rigorous design to scientifically support the clinical use of Sa-am acupuncture.

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