To observe the clinical efficacy of arrow-shaped needle in the treatment of cervical spondylopathy,345 subjects were randomized into two groups: treatment group in which 235 subjects were treated mainly by the arrow-shaped needle and control group in which 110 subjects were treated by routine acupuncture.

Three species of Longidorus and Xiphidorus were detected from the soil around banana in Yunnan.

The paper compared the related historical material and realistic situation on the swordplay between China and Japanese and proposed that Chinese swordplay emphasize performing arts,while the Japanese swordplay empha- size the combating resistance and the deference is due to the different history and custom.