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Discovering different acupoint combinations of manual or electro-acupuncture to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting based on the complex networks analysis
ObjectivesThe aim of this research was to find the acupoint combinations of manual and electro-acupuncture to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and...
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Efficacy of manual acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, and warm acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundAcupuncture is one of the most popular complementary and alternative treatments for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). There are many methods of...
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Inhibiting effects of manual acupuncture on bladder cell apoptosis in rats with diabetic neurogenic bladder
ObjectiveTo observe the inhibiting effects of manual acupuncture (MA) on bladder cell apoptosis in rats with diabetic neurogenic bladder (DNB) based...
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Manual acupuncture as prophylaxis for migraine without aura: study protocol for a multi-center, randomized, single-blinded trial
BackgroundMigraine is a highly prevalent neurological disorder. It is the third most prevalent disorder and the seventh highest cause of disability...
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Factors and Their Impact on Treatment Effect of Acupuncture in Different Outcomes: A Meta-Regression of Acupuncture Randomized Controlled Trials
BackgroundThe effects of acupuncture have varied in different randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and there are many factors that influence...
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Efficacy of manual acupuncture versus placebo acupuncture for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in perimenopause women: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) is common among perimenopausal women. Acupuncture may be an effective treatment for GAD, but evidence is...
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Acupuncture and dry needling for physical therapy of scar: a systematic review
BackgroundThere is a continuing interest in finding effective methods for scar treatment. Dry needling is gaining popularity in physiotherapy and is...
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Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture and usual care for Antiandrogen-Induced hot fLashes in prostate cancer (AVAIL): study protocol for a randomized clinical trial
BackgroundHot flashes are the common and debilitating symptom among prostate cancer (PCa) patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)....
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Comparison of the efficacy of acupuncture with tuina with acupuncture-only in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis: a network meta-analysis
At present, traditional Chinese medicine treatment is considered safe for treating peripheral facial paralysis (PFP). Acupuncture-only and...
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A network meta-analysis of different acupuncture modalities in the treatment of bronchial asthma
BackgroundGlucocorticoids and Beta-2 receptor agonists are commonly used for the treatment of asthma in clinical practice, while these agents are...
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Evidence-Based Acupuncture in Anesthesia
Purpose of ReviewThis narrative review explores the use of acupuncture in pediatric patients in the acute perioperative period and chronic pain...
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Effects and mechanisms of acupuncture on women related health
Globally, public health interventions have resulted in a 30-year increase in women’s life expectancy. However, women’s health has not increased when...
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Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeTo evaluate the effects of acupuncture on IVF-ET outcomes.
MethodsDigital databases, including Pubmed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, the Web...
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Effect of Acupuncture on Endometrial Blood Flow in Women Undergoing in vitro Fertilization Embryo Transfer: A Single Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of manual acupuncture on endometrial blood flow parameters by three-dimensional (3D) power Doppler ultrasound in...
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A systematic review of sham acupuncture validation studies
BackgroundAcupuncture is widely used worldwide; however, studies on its effectiveness have been impeded by limitations regarding the design of...
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Durable Effect of Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ObjectiveChronic neck pain, a prevalent health concern characterized by frequent recurrence, requires exploration of treatment modalities that...
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Adverse effects associated with acupuncture therapies: An evidence map** from 535 systematic reviews
Background and ObjectiveConsidering that physicians and patients widely use acupuncture, it is necessary to explore its adverse effects during...
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The reporting quality of acupuncture-related traumatic adverse events: a systematic review of case studies in Korea
BackgroundAcupuncture is known for a harmless treatment when administered by well-trained clinicians. However, multiple case reports of traumatic...
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Durable Effects of Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Purpose of ReviewKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease which can result in chronic pain and disability. The current interventions...
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Neuroimaging studies of acupuncture on Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review
BackgroundAcupuncture effectively improves cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Many neuroimaging studies have found significant brain...
