scholarly journals Are Primo Vessels (PVs) on the Surface of Gastrointestine Involved in Regulation of Gastric Motility Induced by Stimulating Acupoints ST36 or CV12?

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyu Wang ◽  
Hong Shi ◽  
Hongyan Shang ◽  
Yangshuai Su ◽  
Juanjuan Xin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Motility ◽  
Electric Stimulation ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Inhibition Rate ◽  
Anatomical Basis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Acupuncture Meridian ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Stimulation Of

Previous studies showed primo vessels (PVs), which were referred to as Bonhan ducts (BHDs) and a part of circulatory system by Kim, located in different places of the body. The BHDs system was once considered as the anatomical basis of classical acupuncture meridian but not clearly identified by other investigators. In the present study, we tried to address the relationship between PVs and meridians through detecting the modulation of gastric motility by stimulating the PVs on the surface of stomach or intestine, as well as acupoints Zusanli (ST36) and Zhongwan (CV12). The results showed electric stimulation of the PVs had no effect on the gastric motility. While stimulating CV12 inhibited gastric motility significantly in PVs-intact and PVs-cut rats, there is no significant difference between the inhibition rate of the PVS-intact and the PVS-cut rats. Stimulating at ST36 increased gastric motility significantly in both the PVs-intact and the PVs-cut rats, yet there was no significant difference between the facilitation rate of the both groups. Taken together, the PVs on the surface of stomach or intestine did not mediate the regulation of gastric motility induced by stimulating at the acupoints ST36 or CV12.

Cerebral Cortex Participation in the Physiological Mechanisms of Acupuncture Stimulation: A Study by Auditory Endogenous Potentials (P300)

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 265-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching-Liang Hsieh ◽  
Tsai-Chung Li ◽  
Chien-Yu Lin ◽  
Nou-Ying Tang ◽  
Qwang-Yuen Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Cortex ◽  
Control Period ◽  
Physiological Mechanism ◽  
The Body ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Neuropsychological Effects ◽  
Acupuncture Stimulation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Acupoint Specificity ◽  
Stimulation Of

Although acupuncture has traditionally used the acupoints formula to treat diseases, the physiological mechanisms involved and the effectiveness of therapy remain unclear. This study investigated the physiological mechanism(s) and response to acupuncture stimulation using the acupoints formula. Scalp-recorded potentials P300 were evoked by auditory stimulation of non-target and target in 13 normal adult volunteers. Latencies and amplitudes were measured. Three assessments were performed in each subject over a period of at least one week. Each assessment was divided into a control period with no acupuncture stimulation, followed by an acupuncture period and then a post-acupuncture period. Acupuncture needles were inserted into the body as follows: 1) non-acupoint: acupuncture needles were inserted 2 cm lateral to both Zusanli acupoints; 2) acupoint: acupuncture needles were inserted into both Zusanli acupoints; 3) acupoints formula: acupuncture needles were inserted into both Zusanli and Shousanli acupoints. Our results showed that both acupoint and acupoints formula assessments resulted in a significant decrease of P300 amplitudes during the acupuncture and post-acupuncture periods. However, there was significant difference in P300 amplitudes in the non-acupoint assessment during these periods. P300 changes in latencies and amplitudes were not significantly different between the acupoint assessment and the acupoints formula assessment. We concluded that acupuncture stimulation of both Zusanli acupoints resulted in a decrease of P300 amplitudes, suggesting the involvement of the cerebral cortex in sensory interaction when simultaneous sensations of the two types are received. No similar changes were observed in the non-acupoint assessment, which have been suggested to be related to so-called acupoint specificity. Results obtained using the acupoints formula were not significantly different from those using acupoints alone. These findings suggested that neuropsychological effects from stimulation of Zusanli acupoints and Shousanli acupoints are different.

scholarly journals Utility of Periurethral Electric Stimulation to Reduce Voiding Frequency in Rats

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Forrest ◽  
Y. Zhang ◽  
A. Bicek ◽  
G. Timm
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Electric Stimulation ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Body ◽  
Bladder Pressure ◽  
Urinary Continence ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Stimulation Of

Urinary continence is maintained through coordination of electrical (nervous) and mechanical (muscles, ligaments and other structures) systems in the body. During micturition, the central nervous system sends a signal to the detrusor and sphincter muscles to coordinate voiding. Pathological problems can undermine either of the two systems and result in urinary incontinence (UI). Thirteen million people in the United States live with UI. Clinical treatments to date are largely mechanical in nature, restoring function through surgical interventions. However, electrically-based treatments, such as electric stimulation, offer a promising alternative. Here we investigate the utility of electrical stimulation of the periurethral neuromusculature to reduce voiding contractions in well-controlled animal experiments. Female Sprague Dawley rats were anesthetized with a ketamine/xylazine/acepromazine cocktail and the bladder was catheterized through a small incision in the bladder dome and was infused with saline. Continuous filling of the bladder triggered related cycles of voiding which was identified through bladder pressure increases and visual urination. The pubic symphysis bone was cut to expose the urethra and a stimulating electrode was placed in the periurethral region. The electrical stimulation parameters were 2.8 mA of current, 200 us pluses, and 20 Hz. The electrical stimulation was done in fifteen minute intervals. Statistically, the rats without electrical stimulation have an average contraction period of 63.1 sec (+/– 31.3 sec) and the rats with electrical stimulation have an average contraction period of 97.2 sec (+/– 43.0 sec). The results showed that the electrical stimulation of the periurethral neuromusculature in the group revealed 54.0% increase in average contraction period and decrease in voiding frequency. Electrical stimulation of the periurethral neuromusculature increases the voiding interval and void volume for the rats. This suggests the existence of an external urinary sphincter to the bladder inhibitory pathway and supports periurethral neuromusculature stimulation as an alternative to spinal nerve stimulation for the treatment of bladder overactivity.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Gender, Age, Duration And Frequency Of Hemodialysis Therapy With The Creatinine Level reduction Of Pre And Post Hemodialysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Anny Thuraidah ◽  
Misbawati Misbawati ◽  
Nurlailah Nurlailah ◽  
Haitami Haitami
Keyword(s):  
Creatinine Level ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Patient Will ◽  
Base Balance ◽  
The Relationship

The kidneys are organs of the body that function to regulate water balance in the body, the concentration of electrolytes in the blood and acid-base balance and secretion of waste material. If the kidney fails to function, the patient will need immediate treatment and even undergo hemodialysis (HD) therapy. A critical indicator in determining whether a person with impaired kidney function requires HD therapy is to know the creatinine level. The study aimed to ascertain the differences in creatinine levels pre and post HD also study the relationship between the age, gender, duration and frequency of HD therapy of respondents with the decrease of creatinine levels pre and post. Type of research detailed survey with a cross-sectional design. The sample was taken using a total sampling technique of 35 respondents from H BadaruddinKasimHospitalin Tanjung with a sample examination technique using the Jaffe method. The examination results of creatinine levels average for pre and post hemodialysis was11,36 and 5,58 mg/dl, which decreased 51%. The analysis statistically used Paired T-Test has a p-value = 0,000, indicating a significant difference for creatinine levels pre and post HD. Relationship between Age, Gender, Duration, and Frequency of HD Therapy with the decrease of creatinine levels pre and post HD was analyzed with Spearmen correlation and had p values more than 0,05. It means there was no relation between them. Conclusion there were significant differences in creatinine levels reduction pre and post HD while the relationship between the four of respondent characteristics to the magnitude of creatinine reduction show that there was no significant relationship.

scholarly journals The trend of cowmilk yield, its compostion and the body condition during the lactation

2009 ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Edit Mikó Józsefné Jónás ◽  
Imre Mucsi ◽  
István Komlósi
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Milk Protein ◽  
Milk Composition ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
The Body ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Body Condition Scores

The authors examined the data of 2767 trial milkings andthe months Body Condition Scores of 479 Holstein dairy cows. The condition loss was significant between the 30-60th days. The improvement of BCS begins only after the 120th day. The change in the milk protein and milk fat content were close after the condition changing. In each period of the lactation the closeness of the relationship among the condition, the milk quantity and the milk composition were different. In the aspect of the milk quantity the most significant difference was between the 2.5 and 4 BCS cows (6.68 kg) in the last period of the lactation.

scholarly journals Comparison of Zn, Cu, and Fe Content in Hair and Serum in Alopecia Areata Patients with Normal Group

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ladan Dastgheib ◽  
Zohreh Mostafavi-pour ◽  
Ahmad Adnan Abdorazagh ◽  
Zahra Khoshdel ◽  
Maryam Sadat Sadati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
The Body ◽  
Immune Functions ◽  
Fe Content ◽  
Flame Emission ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Healthy Female ◽  
Autoimmune Condition ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition, in which hair is lost from some areas of the body. Though its etiopathogenesis is not fully understood, there are claims that imbalance of trace elements may trigger the onset of AA, by distorting immune functions. In this study, we tried to investigate the relationship between AA and iron, zinc, and copper levels of serum and hair.Materials and Methods. Sixteen female patients with AA (14–40 years old) and 27 healthy female controls were enrolled in this study. Serum and hair level of iron, zinc, and copper were measured by flame emission spectroscopy. The resulting data was analyzed with SPSS15.Results. We did not detect a significant difference in the serum and hair level of iron, zinc, and copper between patients and controls. There was a significant correlation between serum and hair level of iron (r=0.504,  P=0.001), zinc (r=0.684,  P=0.0001), and copper (r=0.759,P=0.0001) in patients and controls.Discussion and Conclusion. According to this study, there was no statistically significant difference between trace elements among AA patients and controls. So the trace elements level in hair and serum may not be relevant to the immunologic dysfunction that exists in AA patients.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Body Weight Change and Body Constitutions of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Patients with Schizophrenia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jui-Fen Cheng ◽  
Xuan-Yi Huang ◽  
Te-Le Liu ◽  
Ruey-Yun Wang ◽  
Han-Yi Ching
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
The Body ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Body Constitution ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Objective. To explore the relationship between body constitution (BC) types and weight change in patients with schizophrenia and who underwent second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) treatment.Method. Body weight and waist circumference of eighty-five participants were measured for 6 consecutive weeks. Constitutions of Yin-Xu, Yang-Xu, and Stasis were assessed using the Body Constitution Questionnaire (BCQ).Results. Participants with body constitutions Yin-Xu (50.6%), Yang-Xu (49.4%), or Stasis (38.8%) exhibited worse physical condition and unhealthy daily habits, particularly in Stasis constitution. Moreover, Stasis constitution was significantly associated with several factors, including BMI, body weight, waist circumference, perception of stress, perception of health, staying up late, and less physical exercise. However, perception of stress showed significant difference in Yin-Xu, Yang-Xu, and Stasis. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) analysis revealed that significant time effects in body weight increase in the imbalanced BC types and gentleness BC type. SGAs induced weight gain in imbalanced BC type as well as gentleness BC type, especially treated with olanzapine.Conclusions. This is the first study to explore the longitudinal relationship between BC and weight gain in schizophrenia patients undergoing SGAs treatment. Health care providers should focus on weight gain problems in schizophrenia patients who underwent SGAs treatment.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Balance, Muscles, and Anthropomorphic Features in Young Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragıba Zagyapan ◽  
Cihan Iyem ◽  
Ayla Kurkcuoglu ◽  
Can Pelin ◽  
Mustafa Agah Tekindal
Keyword(s):  
Subcutaneous Fat ◽  
The Body ◽  
Thigh Circumference ◽  
Posture Analysis ◽  
Clinical Assessments ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat Thickness ◽  
Fat Thickness ◽  
Lateral Posture ◽  
The Relationship

Posture can be defined as the form of the body when sitting, walking, or standing. There would be no problem if muscles interact in harmony with musculoskeletal system or nervous system. Posture analysis is crucial for clinical assessments in physical medicine and rehabilitation. However, studies into this issue are limited. In this study, the relationship between static standing balance and anthropomorphic features in healthy subjects was investigated. The study was carried out with a total of 240 students at Baskent University (116 females, 124 males) aged between 18 and 25 years. Type of balance of the subjects was determined with lateral posture analysis. Additionally, muscle shortness tests, subcutaneous fat thickness, and waist and thigh circumference were measured. As the results of lateral posture analysis, 107 subjects (71 males, 36 females) were detected to have anterior balance, 89 (41 males, 48 females) posterior balance, and 44 (12 males, 32 girls) neutral balance. Values of waist circumference, thigh circumference, and waist/thigh ratio were compared with all three balance types. A statistically significant difference was detected between these values in the subjects who had anterior balance (P<0.05). In conclusion, a significant relationship was detected between muscle shortness, waist and thigh circumferences, and postural balance type.

scholarly journals Examination of Body Areas Satisfaction Levels and Gender Roles of Female Wrestlers

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Aykut Dündar ◽  
Mine Koç
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Gender Role ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Body Self ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the Body Areas Satisfaction Levels and Gender Roles of female wrestlers. The sample of the study is constituted by 39 female wrestlers in Turkey Olympic Preparation Center in Edirne in 2017. As the data collection tool in the research; to determine the Body Areas Satisfaction Levels &ldquo;Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Scale&rdquo;, to determine the gender roles &ldquo;BEM Gender Role Inventory&rdquo; was used. In the evaluation of the data obtained, SPSS 20.0 statistics program was used. In the analysis of data, descriptive statistics; in paired comparisons, t-test; and in multiple comparisons, ANOVA test was used. As a result of statistical analysis made, it was observed that, of the female wrestlers; 15.4% had masculine, 35.9% had feminine, 17.9% had androgynous and 30.8% had unclear gender role behaviours. Significant differences were found between the score of femininity characteristics and score of masculinity characteristics and score of social acceptability characteristics (p&lt;0.05). According to body mass index (BMI), regarding the clauses on satisfaction with body areas, there is significant difference; between the normal weight and the over weight as per the clause &ldquo;I am satisfied with my lower body&rdquo;; between the overweight and the thin and the normal weight as per the clause &ldquo;I am satisfied with my central body&rdquo;; between the weak athletes and normal weight athletes as per the clause &ldquo;I am satisfied with muscle structure&rdquo;; between the normal weight and over weight athletes as per the clause &ldquo;I am satisfied with my weight&rdquo; (P&lt;0.05). There was no significant difference according to BMI variable in the clauses &ldquo;I&rsquo;m satisfied with my face&rdquo;, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m satisfied with my hair&rdquo;, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m satisfied with my upper body&rdquo;, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m satisfied with my height&rdquo; and &ldquo;I&rsquo;m satisfied with my overall appearance&rdquo;.

scholarly journals Effect of acupuncture on intraocular pressure and tear production in healthy horses

2022 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiene de Lima Rodrigues ◽  
Luiz Leite dos Santos Neto ◽  
Vital Henrique de Lira Silva ◽  
Alexandra Melo Oliveira ◽  
Péricles de Farias Borges ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Applanation Tonometry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Tear Production ◽  
Eye Disorders ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Therapeutic Protocols ◽  
Needle Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Of

ABSTRACT: Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of therapy that involves needle stimulation of specific points on the body for therapeutic and homeostatic effects. In ophthalmology, acupuncture helps as a conventional or adjuvant therapy for numerous eye disorders, including myopia, strabismus, dry eye, and cataracts. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on tear production (TP) and intraocular pressure (IOP) in horses. Ten healthy horses, females and males with ages varying between eight months and nine years, were used. Schirmer’s I test and applanation tonometry were used to evaluate the basal TP and IOP of both eyes. The measurements were taken immediately before (T10) the insertion of the needles and 5 (T5), 15 (T15), 30 (T30) and 60 (T60) minutes and 24 (T24) hours after a 20-minute acupuncture session. Mean values of both eyes were analyzed over time. TP increased in 50% of the animals at T5, T15 and T24, in 30% at T30, and in 40% at T60, with an increase of up to 8.5 mm/min at T15 and T60. In addition, there was a significant difference between T24 and T30, with a 14.1% increase in TP at T24. Meanwhile, IOP decreased in 50% of the animals at T5 and T30, in 20% at T15, in 60% at T60, and in 70% at T24. Thus, we suggest that acupuncture is a technique that can benefit horses with diseases that alter these parameters, either alone or as an adjunct in conventional therapeutic protocols.

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