Results 11 to 20 of about 1,226 (155)

The effect of electroacupuncture at ST25 on Parkinson's disease constipation through regulation of autophagy in the enteric nervous system

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, Volume 306, Issue 12, Page 3214-3228, December 2023., 2023
Abstract The effectiveness and safety of electroacupuncture (EA) for constipation have been confirmed by numerous clinical studies and experiments, and there are also studies on the efficacy of EA for Parkinson's disease (PD) motor symptoms. However, there are few researches on EA for PD constipation.
Li‐Zhe‐Xiong Song   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electrophysiologically verified effects of acupuncture on diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes: The randomized, partially double‐blinded, controlled ACUDIN trial 电生理验证针灸对2型糖尿病周围神经病变的影响:随机、部分双盲的ACUDIN对照试验

open access: yesJournal of Diabetes, Volume 13, Issue 6, Page 469-481, June 2021., 2021
Highlights The ACUDIN (ACUpuncture and laser acupuncture for treatment of DIabetic peripheral Neuropathy) trial showed significant effects of acupuncture compared with placebo on type 2 diabetes‐induced DPN, as measured by NCS. Improvement in the primary outcome variable sural SNAP amplitude indicates structural neuroregeneration following acupuncture.
Gesa Meyer‐Hamme   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Background. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a common gastrointestinal disease afflicting gravidas. It usually results in hospital admission in early pregnancy. Objective. Through a meta‐analysis, this study intended to explore acupuncture’s clinical efficacy in treating HG. Materials and Methods.
Haizhen Lu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Postoperative Care following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Objectives. This review verifies the clinical effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) combined with conventional rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Methods. MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, JMAS, CNKI, and seven Korean databases were searched using predetermined strategies.
Hokyung Chang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Somatic Acupoint Stimulation for Cancer‐Related Sleep Disturbance: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

open access: yesEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
Aim. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze and synthesize available evidence for the effects of somatic acupoint stimulation (SAS) on cancer‐related sleep disturbance in adults with cancer. Methods. Nine databases and four clinical trial registries were searched from their inception to July 2019 to identify potential articles and registered ...
Xian-Liang Liu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Topological Analysis of the Language Networks of Ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine Books

open access: yesEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
This study aims to explore the topological regularities of the character network of ancient traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) book. We applied the 2‐gram model to construct language networks from ancient TCM books. Each text of the book was separated into sentences and a TCM book was generated as a directed network, in which nodes represent Chinese ...
Qunsheng Zou   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acupuncture for Primary Dysmenorrhea: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

open access: yesEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2018, Issue 1, 2018., 2018
Objectives. As current evidence of the effectiveness on acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is inconsistent, we aimed to critically appraise the evidence from relevant systematic reviews (SRs). Methods. SRs of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) concerning acupuncture and PD were searched in four databases.
Furong Zhang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Moxibustion in Early Chinese Medicine and Its Relation to the Origin of Meridians: A Study on the Unearthed Literatures

open access: yesEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017., 2017
Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It achieved higher level of recognition and had more general application in ancient times than in contemporary life. As the vital historical sources, the records of unearthed literatures offered precious insights to Chinese social life pattern and medical practice in Qin and Han ...
Chang Huang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acupuncture for Spasticity after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

open access: yesEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
The aim of this systematic review was to determine how effective acupuncture or electroacupuncture (acupuncture with electrical stimulation) is in treating poststroke patients with spasticity. We searched publications in Medline, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library in English, 19 accredited journals in Korean, and the China Integrated Knowledge Resources ...
Sung Min Lim   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acupuncture and Depth: Future Direction for Acupuncture Research

open access: yesEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014
The research on acupuncture has increased steadily over the years and regular review and revision of the direction of future acupuncture research are necessary. This paper aims to review and explore the significance of acupuncture depth in modern acupuncture research.
You Li Goh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy