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Use of Evidence-Based Research Approach in RCTs of Acupuncture-Related Therapies for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Meta-Research
ObjectiveTo assess the use of evidence-based research (EBR) approach in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture-related therapies for...
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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Combined with Warm Acupuncture for Breast Cancer Related Upper Limb Lymphedema: A Retrospective Cohort Study
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) combined with warm acupuncture in treating breast...
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Acupuncture for allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundIn this study, we attempted to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis (AR), and to test the robustness of the...
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The Role of Manual Therapies in the Treatment of Headache Disorders
Purpose of ReviewA comprehensive headache treatment plan typically requires both medication and non-medication treatment strategies. Manual therapies...
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Clinical observation of kidney-tonifying and mind-calming acupuncture therapy in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of kidney-tonifying and mind-calming acupuncture therapy on sleep, mood, sex hormone levels, and traditional Chinese...
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Effect of Acupuncture on Outcomes of in vitro Fertilisation: A Sco** Review
ObjectivesTo identify, examine and summarize the available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for in vitro fertilisation (IVF)...
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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders: a Narrative Review
Purpose of ReviewTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture (AT) are widely used for treating acute and chronic pain conditions, including...
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Effects of wrist-ankle acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture on neurological function and limb movement in patients with ischemic stroke
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of wrist-ankle acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture on neurological function and limb motor function in...
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A randomized-controlled trial assessing the effect of intraoperative acupuncture on anesthesia-related parameters during gynecological oncology surgery
Context and objectivesThe present study examined the impact of intraoperative acupuncture on anesthesia-related parameters in patients undergoing...
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Progress in the mechanism of acupuncture intervention on pain emotion and pain cognition mediated by limbic system
Pain is a complex physiological and psychological activity, involving at least three dimensions, including pain sensation, pain emotion, and pain...
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Clinical observation of acupuncture combined with sitting-position knee-adjustment manipulations for patellofemoral arthritis
ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of acupuncture combined with sitting-position knee-adjustment manipulations in treating patellofemoral...
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Effect of acupuncture for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial
BackgroundDiarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is the most common subtype of IBS. Acupuncture is commonly used to treat IBS-D, but...
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Trends and quality of randomized controlled trials on acupuncture conducted in Japan by decade from the 1960s to the 2010s: a systematic review
BackgroundMore new randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on acupuncture have been published in Japan since our last updated systematic review (2010)....
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Role of GRPR in Acupuncture Intervention in the “Itch-scratch Vicious Cycle” Spinal Circuit of Chronic Pruritus
Many previous studies have shown the potential antipruritic effect of acupuncture. This paper reviews the antipruritic mechanisms of acupuncture...
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Acupuncture mechanism studies employing task-based fMRI: a sco** review protocol
BackgroundAcupuncture is a widely used alternative and complementary therapy. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is an important technique...
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Effects of pre-exercise acupuncture stimulation on heart rate response during short-duration exercise
BackgroundThe purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of bradycardia induced by pre-exercise acupuncture on heart rate responses...
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Does expectancy affect insomnia treatment response in cancer survivors receiving acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy?
PurposeInsomnia negatively affects quality of life in cancer survivors. Expectations of insomnia treatment efficacy may influence response to...
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Acupuncture in chronic aspecific low back pain: a Bayesian network meta-analysis
BackgroundThis Bayesian network meta-analysis investigated the available randomized control trials (RCTs) to point out which acupuncture protocol is...
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The effects of acupuncture on psychological symptoms in patients with insomnia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundInsomnia is a common sleep-related condition that includes dissatisfaction with sleep quality, difficulty in initiating or maintaining...
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Effect of low-level laser stimulation of acupuncture points in pediatric dentistry: a systematic review
The biomodulatory potential of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has prompted investigations of different outcomes in health. One line of research is...
