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Gerhard Litscher - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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History of Laser Acupuncture: A Narrative Review of Scientific Literature.
Medical Acupuncture, 2020Co-Authors: Gerhard LitscherAbstract:Background: Laser Acupuncture is a relatively young modality in the field of Acupuncture, used successfully for the treatment of various conditions since the early 1970s. It has, despite its ∼50 years of existence, already a comprehensive history behind it. This review deals with facts of this history and summarizes the most-important milestones. Materials and Methods: Scientific articles from the PubMed, Google Scholar, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases served as research documents. In addition, the research on Laser Acupuncture history included material published in scientific books. Results: A total of 38 listed articles were identified, 7 of which were considered relevant. In addition to a generally recognized definition of Laser Acupuncture, the beginnings of Laser Acupuncture and the first clinical applications worldwide, this review also shows the most-important milestones in the development of this discipline. The latter are, of course, the development of Laser Acupuncture systems, the first clinical studies, the implementation of multichannel Laser Acupuncture devices with Laser-needle technology, and, ultimately, the combination of Laser Acupuncture with methods from research on photobiomodulation. Conclusions: Although considerable progress has been made in evaluating this innovative method of Laser Acupuncture, further research is needed in the coming years and decades.
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Effects of the New Lift-Thrust Operation in Laser Acupuncture Investigated by Thermal Imaging.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Kun-chan Lan, Shu-chen Chang, Chih-yu Wang, Che Chang Kuo, Hsi An Lin, Jia Yu Ding, Gerhard LitscherAbstract:Acupuncture manipulation is one of the key factors affecting the performance of Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lift-thrust and twirl-twist are two of the most commonly used manipulation methods for needle Acupuncture. We previously have developed a novel Laser Acupuncture model that emulates lift-thrust operation. In this study, we intend to show the effectiveness of such a model by applying it on the Neiguan acupoint (PC6). Stimulation was reported to be beneficial for improving cardiac output and peripheral circulation. Therefore, we hypothesized that the stimulation of Laser Acupuncture may increase the temperature of the subjects’ fingertip due to increased peripheral blood flow. A thermal imager was used to measure the temperature change of subjects’ fingertips. Through regression analysis, it has been shown that while PC6 is stimulated, Laser Acupuncture with lift-thrust operation caused a more rapid, stable, and lasting temperature rise of fingertip than that without lift-thrust operation. On the contrary, we observe no significant temperature change when a sham point nearby PC6 (a point which is not traditionally defined as the acupoint) was stimulated. Our results suggest the emulation of manipulation methods such as the lift-thrust operation could be a potential direction for the future development of Laser Acupuncture.
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Definition of Laser Acupuncture and All Kinds of Photo Acupuncture
Medicines, 2018Co-Authors: Gerhard LitscherAbstract:This editorial contains a general definition of Laser Acupuncture and all kinds of photo Acupuncture accepted by the World Association for photobiomoduLation Therapy (WALT).
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Laser Acupuncture Research: China, Austria, and Other Countries-Update 2018.
Medicines, 2018Co-Authors: Gerhard LitscherAbstract:This editorial contains an overview of the current status of published articles (pubmed) on the subject of Laser Acupuncture research. Ordered by country, a rough analysis is carried out.
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Laser Acupuncture Research: China, Austria, and Other Countries—Update 2018
MDPI AG, 2018Co-Authors: Gerhard LitscherAbstract:This editorial contains an overview of the current status of published articles (pubmed) on the subject of Laser Acupuncture research. Ordered by country, a rough analysis is carried out
Mohammed A. El Bagoury - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Laser Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for spastic cerebral palsy in children
Lasers in Medical Science, 2016Co-Authors: Ola A. Dabbous, Yousry M. Mostafa, Hossam A. El Noamany, Shrouk A. El Shennawy, Mohammed A. El BagouryAbstract:Laser Acupuncture is widely used as an alternative line of treatment in several chronic pediatric diseases. To investigate whether biostimulation by low-level Laser on Acupuncture points adds a clinical benefit to conventional physiotherapy in hemiplegic spastic cerebral palsy (CP) children. Forty spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy children by age 1–4 years were chosen from the pediatric outpatient clinic of the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University, and Menofyia University hospitals. They were randomly divided into control and study groups; 20 children each. Both groups received physiotherapy for 3 months, while only the study group also received Laser Acupuncture (low-level Laser 650 nm with 50 mW power was applied at each acupoint for 30 s giving an energy density of 1.8 J/cm^2). Preassessment and postassessment of muscle tone, the range of motion (ROM), and gross motor function measurements (GMFMs) were obtained, and the results were statistically analyzed. Comparison between posttreatment measures for the control vs. study groups showed significant difference in muscle tone (wrist flexors and plantar flexors) in favor of the study group, while range of motion showed no significant differences. GMFM showed no significant difference in total score while there was a significant difference in goal total score (sum of % scores for each dimension identified as goal area divided by number of goal areas) in favor of the study group. Laser Acupuncture has a beneficial effect on reducing spasticity in spastic cerebral palsy and may be helpful in improving their movement.
Fatema T Elgengehy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Therapeutic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Laser Acupuncture on patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2016Co-Authors: Atef M M Attia, Fatma A Ibrahim, Samir W Aziz, Azhar M Elwan, Aliaa Elgendy, Noha A. Abd El-latif, Abdel Aziz A. Abdel Aziz, Fatema T ElgengehyAbstract:Background and Objective The Laser Acupuncture has many potential therapeutic effects. Currently, they are not evaluated for their therapeutic effects on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Laser Acupuncture on the oxidative and antioxidative markers, as well as the inflammatory markers and disease activity of RA patients. Design/Materials and Methods The study was conducted on 30 RA patients and 20 healthy subjects. The patients were subjected to Laser Acupuncture (904 nm, 100 mW power output, 1 minute irradiation time, beam area of 1 cm2, total energy per point 6 J, energy density 6 J/ cm2, irradiance 0.1 W/cm2, frequency 10000 Hz, duty-cycle 100%) for 3 days/week for duration of 4 weeks. The Acupuncture points of exposure were LI4, TE5, LI 11, DU 14, LIV3, SP6, GB34, and S36. The levels of oxidative and antioxidant markers were determined by spectrophotometric methods whereas the inflammatory markers were determined by ELISA methods. Lastly, using DAS28 scores the disease activity was assessed. Results After Laser Acupuncture, the study group revealed significantly increased plasma superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GR), catalase activities, blood glutathione (GSH), and plasma ATP concentrations, compared to those before treatment (P
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therapeutic antioxidant and anti inflammatory effects of Laser Acupuncture on patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2016Co-Authors: Atef M M Attia, Fatma A Ibrahim, Noha Abd A Ellatif, Samir W Aziz, Azhar M Elwan, Abdel Aziz Abdel A Aziz, Aliaa Elgendy, Fatema T ElgengehyAbstract:Background and Objective The Laser Acupuncture has many potential therapeutic effects. Currently, they are not evaluated for their therapeutic effects on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Laser Acupuncture on the oxidative and antioxidative markers, as well as the inflammatory markers and disease activity of RA patients. Design/Materials and Methods The study was conducted on 30 RA patients and 20 healthy subjects. The patients were subjected to Laser Acupuncture (904 nm, 100 mW power output, 1 minute irradiation time, beam area of 1 cm2, total energy per point 6 J, energy density 6 J/ cm2, irradiance 0.1 W/cm2, frequency 10000 Hz, duty-cycle 100%) for 3 days/week for duration of 4 weeks. The Acupuncture points of exposure were LI4, TE5, LI 11, DU 14, LIV3, SP6, GB34, and S36. The levels of oxidative and antioxidant markers were determined by spectrophotometric methods whereas the inflammatory markers were determined by ELISA methods. Lastly, using DAS28 scores the disease activity was assessed. Results After Laser Acupuncture, the study group revealed significantly increased plasma superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GR), catalase activities, blood glutathione (GSH), and plasma ATP concentrations, compared to those before treatment (P < 0.0005). Moreover, the results revealed significantly reduced plasma malondialdehyde (MDA), serum nitrate and nitrite, serum C-reactive protein (CRP), plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels and significantly reduced glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in Laser exposed patients, compared to those before treatment (P < 0.0005). The RA patients subjected to Laser Acupuncture showed highly significant reduction in disease activity (P < 0.0005) based on DAS28 score. Conclusion Our study results confirmed the effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture in alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation, improving antioxidant and energy metabolic status, while also suppressing the disease activity in RA patients. Laser Acupuncture is a promising treatment modality to reduce the pain and suffering of RA patients because of its efficiency in inhibiting most of the main factors involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Ola A. Dabbous - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Laser Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for spastic cerebral palsy in children
Lasers in Medical Science, 2016Co-Authors: Ola A. Dabbous, Yousry M. Mostafa, Hossam A. El Noamany, Shrouk A. El Shennawy, Mohammed A. El BagouryAbstract:Laser Acupuncture is widely used as an alternative line of treatment in several chronic pediatric diseases. To investigate whether biostimulation by low-level Laser on Acupuncture points adds a clinical benefit to conventional physiotherapy in hemiplegic spastic cerebral palsy (CP) children. Forty spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy children by age 1–4 years were chosen from the pediatric outpatient clinic of the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University, and Menofyia University hospitals. They were randomly divided into control and study groups; 20 children each. Both groups received physiotherapy for 3 months, while only the study group also received Laser Acupuncture (low-level Laser 650 nm with 50 mW power was applied at each acupoint for 30 s giving an energy density of 1.8 J/cm^2). Preassessment and postassessment of muscle tone, the range of motion (ROM), and gross motor function measurements (GMFMs) were obtained, and the results were statistically analyzed. Comparison between posttreatment measures for the control vs. study groups showed significant difference in muscle tone (wrist flexors and plantar flexors) in favor of the study group, while range of motion showed no significant differences. GMFM showed no significant difference in total score while there was a significant difference in goal total score (sum of % scores for each dimension identified as goal area divided by number of goal areas) in favor of the study group. Laser Acupuncture has a beneficial effect on reducing spasticity in spastic cerebral palsy and may be helpful in improving their movement.
Jintanaporn Wattanathorn - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Laser Acupuncture at HT7 Improves the Cerebellar Disorders in Valproic Acid-Rat Model of Autism.
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2017Co-Authors: Jurairat Khongrum, Jintanaporn WattanathornAbstract:The novel therapeutic strategy against autism is essential due to the limited therapeutic efficacy. Based on the benefit of Laser Acupuncture at HT7 acupoint on the neurological disorders related with oxidative stress and inflammation, its benefit on oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and GABAergic/glutamatergic imbalance in cerebellum of autism have been considered. To elucidate this issue, male rat pups were induced autistic-like conditions by valproic acid (VPA) and treated with Laser Acupuncture at HT7 acupoint once daily between postnatal Day 14 and Day 40. At the end of study, the changes of oxidative stress markers, the expressions of cytokines interleukin 6 (IL-6) and glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) proteins (65 kDa and 67 kDa) together with gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase (GABA-T) activity and density of Purkinje cell in the cerebellum were assessed. The results showed that Laser Acupuncture HT7 decreased oxidative stress, IL-6 expression, and GABA-T activity but increased the expressions of GAD 65 kDa together with the density of Purkinje cells in the cerebellum. Therefore, Laser Acupuncture at HT7 is the potential strategy to improve the cerebellar disorders in VPA-rat model of autism. The mechanism may occur partly via the decrease of oxidative stress status, inflammation, and the improved GABAergic function.
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Laser Acupuncture Improves Behavioral Disorders and Brain Oxidative Stress Status in the Valproic Acid Rat Model of Autism
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2015Co-Authors: Jurairat Khongrum, Jintanaporn WattanathornAbstract:The therapeutic strategy against autism, a severe neurological development disorder, is one of the challenges of this decade. Recent findings show that oxidative stress plays a crucial role on the pathophysiology of autism, and Laser Acupuncture at Shenmen (HT7) can improve oxidative status in many neurological disorders. Therefore, we aimed to assess the effect of Laser Acupuncture at HT7 on behavior disorders and oxidative stress status in the cortex, striatum, and hippocampus of the valproic acid rat model of autism. Laser Acupuncture was performed once daily during postnatal day (PND) 14-PND 40. Behavioral tests including rotarod, open-field, learning and memory, and social behavior tests were performed during PND 14-PND 40. At the end of study, brain oxidative status including malondialdehyde levels and the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase were determined in the cortex, striatum, and hippocampus. Laser Acupuncture at HT7 significantly improved autistic-like behaviors. Decreased malondialdehyde levels were observed in all areas mentioned above, however, increased glutathione peroxidase activity was observed only in the striatum and hippocampus. No changes in superoxide dismutase and catalase activities were observed in any investigated area of the brain. Therefore, our study suggests that Laser Acupuncture at HT7 partly mitigates autistic-like symptoms via improved oxidative status.
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Laser Acupuncture at HT7 Acupoint Improves Cognitive Deficit, Neuronal Loss, Oxidative Stress, and Functions of Cholinergic and Dopaminergic Systems in Animal Model of Parkinson's Disease
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014Co-Authors: Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Chatchada SutalangkaAbstract:To date, the therapeutic strategy against cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is still not in satisfaction level and requires novel effective intervention. Based the oxidative stress reduction and cognitive enhancement induced by Laser Acupuncture at HT7, the beneficial effect of Laser Acupuncture at HT7 against cognitive impairment in PD has been focused. In this study, we aimed to determine the effect of Laser Acupuncture at HT7 on memory impairment, oxidative stress status, and the functions of both cholinergic and dopaminergic systems in hippocampus of animal model of PD. Male Wistar rats, weighing 180–220 g, were induced unilateral lesion at right substantianigra by 6-OHDA and were treated with Laser Acupuncture continuously at a period of 14 days. The results showed that Laser Acupuncture at HT7 enhanced memory and neuron density in CA3 and dentate gyrus. The decreased AChE, MAO-B, and MDA together with increased GSH-Px in hippocampus of a 6-OHDA lesion rats were also observed. In conclusion, Laser Acupuncture at HT7 can improve neuron degeneration and memory impairment in animal model of PD partly via the decreased oxidative stress and the improved cholinergic and dopaminergic functions. More researches concerning effect of treatment duration are still required.
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Laser Acupuncture improves memory impairment in an animal model of alzheimer s disease
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2013Co-Authors: Chatchada Sutalangka, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Supaporn Muchimapura, Panakaporn Wannanon, Wipawee Thukhammee, Terdthai TongunAbstract:Abstract The burden of Alzheimer's disease is continually rising globally, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Unfortunately, the efficacy of the therapeutic strategy is still very limited. Because the effect of Acupuncture at HT7 can improve learning and memory, the beneficial effect of Laser Acupuncture, a noninvasive form of Acupuncture, at HT7 on memory improvement in patients with Alzheimer's disease has been a focus of research. To elucidate this issue, we used AF64A, a cholinotoxin, to induce memory impairment in male Wistar rats, which weighed 180–220 g. Then, the animals were treated with Laser Acupuncture either at HT7 or at a sham acupoint once daily for 10 minutes for a period of 14 days. Spatial memory assessments were performed at 1, 7, and 14 days after AF64A administration and at the end of the experiment, and the changes in the malondialdehyde (MDA) level and in the superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities in the hippocampus were recorded. The results showed that Laser Acupuncture significantly suppressed AChE activity in the hippocampus. Although Laser Acupuncture enhanced SOD and CAT activities, no reduction in MDA level in this area was observed. Therefore, Laser Acupuncture at HT7 is a potential strategy to attenuate memory impairment in patients with Alzheimer's disease. However, further research, especially on the toxicity of Laser Acupuncture following repetitive exposure, is essential.
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Laser Acupuncture Improves Memory Impairment in an Animal Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2013Co-Authors: Chatchada Sutalangka, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Supaporn Muchimapura, Wipawee Thukham-mee, Panakaporn Wannanon, Terdthai Tong-unAbstract:Abstract The burden of Alzheimer's disease is continually rising globally, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Unfortunately, the efficacy of the therapeutic strategy is still very limited. Because the effect of Acupuncture at HT7 can improve learning and memory, the beneficial effect of Laser Acupuncture, a noninvasive form of Acupuncture, at HT7 on memory improvement in patients with Alzheimer's disease has been a focus of research. To elucidate this issue, we used AF64A, a cholinotoxin, to induce memory impairment in male Wistar rats, which weighed 180–220 g. Then, the animals were treated with Laser Acupuncture either at HT7 or at a sham acupoint once daily for 10 minutes for a period of 14 days. Spatial memory assessments were performed at 1, 7, and 14 days after AF64A administration and at the end of the experiment, and the changes in the malondialdehyde (MDA) level and in the superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities in the hippocampus were recorded. The results showed that Laser Acupuncture significantly suppressed AChE activity in the hippocampus. Although Laser Acupuncture enhanced SOD and CAT activities, no reduction in MDA level in this area was observed. Therefore, Laser Acupuncture at HT7 is a potential strategy to attenuate memory impairment in patients with Alzheimer's disease. However, further research, especially on the toxicity of Laser Acupuncture following repetitive exposure, is essential.
