Vagal modulation of inflammation via electroacupuncture: significance and clinical implications

Various new treatments have been suggested as novel methods to regulate cytokines to effectively relieve inflammation.
Format

Recorded Video

Starting date

October 15 2020 

Faculty

Seungmin Kathy Lee KMD, Ph.D

Credits

0.25 CME

Duration

30 minutes

Price

$ 30

Overview

Learning Objectives

CME Credits

Various new treatments have been suggested as novel methods to regulate cytokines to effectively relieve inflammation. Further, a growing body of evidence emphasizes the role of the vagal-adrenal axis in controlling inflammation. A recent study published in Nature, one of the leading international journals in science, looked at acupuncture point specificity using electroacupuncture at ST36 while the control group was treated at point ST25, which was used as previous studies had reported that this point did not activate the vagal-adrenal axis.
Animal study results showed that application of electroacupuncture ot ST36 improved vagal tone. Further evidence clarifies that PROKR2-expressing neurons are important in activating the vagal-adrenal network, and PROKR2-expressing neurons located on the deep innervations of the peroneal nerve were significant for anti-inflammatory effects instead of the superficial skin innervations. Establishing where these neurons are located can help to identify synergistic points for increasing effects. Meanwhile, stimulation of ST25 did not evoke response, whereas LI10 evoked similar catecholamine production.

The method, results, and clinical implications of this study are reviewed step-by-step in this CME/CE session.
• Review latest scientific findings behind the mechanism of action of electroacupuncture
• Understand how the vagus nerve acts as a modulator for reducing inflammation
• Learn about possible specificity of acupuncture points, and how the study results can be translated into the clinic
*Review the latest reports on acupuncture related infections
*Review the basics of the clean needle technique
*Learn the modified version of the clean needle technique – applicable in intensive integrative treatment settings
The following is activity is accredited to provide the following credits: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Faculty and disclosure

Seungmin Kathy Lee

KMD, Ph.D.
  • Specialist in Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine
  • Researcher at Jaseng Medical Academy
  • Member of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine Society
Seungmin Kathy Lee, KMD, Ph.D. has disclosed no relevant financial relationships to this activity.


Planners, Reviewers and Editors

Jinho Lee, KMD

In-Hyuk Ha, KMD

Me-riong Kim, KMD

Young-suk Yoon, KMD

Sunwoo Kang, KMD

Jinhun Park, KMD

Andrew Jang, L.Ac

Dayeon Lee; and Ju Seok Lee

The planners, reviewers, and editors have disclosed no relevant financial relationships to this activity.

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