Applications of Meridian Electrical Conductance for Renal Colic: A Prospective Study

Lee, Chao Te; Chang, Yung Hsien; Lin, Wei Yong; Xu, Jian; Chen, Huey Yi; Chou, Pei Lung; Cheng, Ching Wan; Chen, Yuh‐Lien; Lin, Fan-Li; Tsai, Fuu Jen; Huang, Hann Luen; Man, Kee Ming; Liu, Po Len; Liu, Jung Tung; Chen, Wen Chi; Chen, Yung‐Hsiang

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“…MEAD has been shown in other clinical studies to provide both reliable and significant results for analysis of the meridian energy and the index of the vagal-sympathetic balance. 6,15,30,31 The measurements were started with very low current and gradually increased to a maximum value of 200 µA. Recordings of the electrical conductivity of the meridians were entered directly into a computerized system.…”

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A Chinese Decoction, Kuan-Sin-Yin, Improves Autonomic Function and Cancer-Related Symptoms of Metastatic Colon Cancer

Chien

Liu

et al. 2015

Integr Cancer Ther

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Background. Kuan-Sin-Yin (KSY) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction, which has been shown to have cytostatic effects on cancer cells and involved in the TCM theory of promoting yin-yang balance.Sonce many cancer patients suffer from autonomic dysfunction (AD), which correspond to yin-yang imbalance in TCM. The aim of this study is to evaluate the possible effect of KSY in metastatic colon cancer (mCRC) patients with AD. Methods.We conducted a single-group experiment. Total 52 qualified patients were enrolled. Participants took the KSY daily for 2 weeks. The primary outcome was KSY efficacy as reflected in the heart rate variability (HRV) and electrical conductivity (µA) over 12 meridian points. Autonomic function was examined before and after the KSY intervention. The vagal and sympathetic tone were recorded by HRV; 12 meridian energies were measured using a meridian energy analysis device. Secondary outcomes were cancer-related symptoms and patient quality of life (QoL). Results.The results showed that the KSY intervention improved AD via increasing the vagal tone (HF: P = .041), but not the sympathetic tone (LF: P = .154); total autonomic activity was significantly enhanced (HRV activity: P = .013). Intriguingly, energy increased more over the yin meridian (P = .010) than over the yang meridian (P = .015). Cancer-related symptoms and QoL were significantly improved (P < .05). Conclusion.The safety and effectiveness of KSY in improving AD in mCRC patients are through regulating the vagalsympathetic dynamic balance, which correspond to the TCM yin-yang concept of energy.

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A Chinese Decoction, Kuan-Sin-Yin, Improves Autonomic Function and Cancer-Related Symptoms of Metastatic Colon Cancer

Chien

Liu

et al. 2015

Integr Cancer Ther

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“…11 Mean skin conductance measured along the 12 meridians was lower in patients with renal colic compared to control subjects. 12 These studies suggest that alteration of skin impedance may have a role in detection and monitoring of disease.…”

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“…1 Meridians are pathways along which internal energy flows. Twelve (12) main meridians have been identified, and each is supposedly linked to a specific vital organ. 1 The function of these organs can be influenced by the flow of Qi along the associated meridian.…”

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Changes in Skin Impedance and Heart Rate Variability with Application of Acu-TENS to BL 13 (Feishu)

Ngai

Jones

2013

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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“…The electrical states of the acupuncture points of the human subject are measured by a computerized testing instrument with a very low electrical current. More recently, our report showed that measures of electrical conductance, especially the index of sympathovagal balance, may be used as valuable supplementary diagnostic methods for selective intervention in patients with acute renal colic [6]. …”

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Application of Skin Electrical Conductance of Acupuncture Meridians for Ureteral Calculus: A Case Report

Lin

Chen

et al. 2011

Case Reports in Nephrology

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Renal colic is a common condition seen in the emergency department (ED). Our recent study showed that measures of electrical conductance may be used as supplementary diagnostic methods for patients with acute renal colic. Here, we describe the case of a 30-year-old male subject with a left ureteral calculus who presented with frequency and normal-looking urine. He had already visited the outpatient department, but in vain. Normal urinalysis and nonobstructive urogram were reported at that time. Two days later, he was admitted to the ED because of abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant. The urinalysis did not detect red blood cells. Ultrasonography did not indicate hydronephrosis. The meridian electrical conductance and index of sympathovagal balance were found to be abnormal. High level of electrical conductance on the left bladder meridian was found. An unenhanced helical computed tomography was scheduled to reveal a left ureterovesical stone. Ureteroscopic intervention was later uneventfully performed, and the patient's pain was relieved. The follow-up measurements showed that the meridian parameters had returned to normal one month after treatment. This case suggests that bladder meridian electrical conductance might be used as a supplemental method for ureteral calculus diagnosis.

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Applications of Meridian Electrical Conductance for Renal Colic: A Prospective Study

Abstract: Measures of electrical conductance, especially the index of sympathovagal balance, may be used as valuable supplementary diagnostic methods for selective intervention in patients with acute renal colic.

Cited by 26 publications

References 17 publications

A Chinese Decoction, Kuan-Sin-Yin, Improves Autonomic Function and Cancer-Related Symptoms of Metastatic Colon Cancer

A Chinese Decoction, Kuan-Sin-Yin, Improves Autonomic Function and Cancer-Related Symptoms of Metastatic Colon Cancer

Changes in Skin Impedance and Heart Rate Variability with Application of Acu-TENS to BL 13 (Feishu)

Application of Skin Electrical Conductance of Acupuncture Meridians for Ureteral Calculus: A Case Report

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