Knowledge mapping of acupoint sensitization and acupoint specificity: a bibliometric analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023 ObjectiveThe relationship between acupoint sensitization and acupoint specificity is a topic of significant interest in acupuncture research. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that needling pain sensitive acupoints yields superior therapeutic outcomes compared to traditional acupoints, particularly in the context of pain disorders.
Yanfen She, Xiaojun Zheng
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Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell injection into the KI10 acupoint mitigates cartilage damage in KOA rats through PGE2-mediated α7nAChR/NF-κB pathway. [PDF]
Animal Model Exp MedIn our research, KOA rat models were established and treated with ADSC injection into the KI10 acupoint. Pain relief, behavioral function, and joint structural improvements were systematically assessed using ethological tests, imaging, histopathological staining, transmission electron microscopy, and molecular analyses.
Dong M +7 more
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Chinese Medicine, 2013 The structure and size range of an acupoint were investigated thoroughly according to the expositions of ancient classics. It was revealed that the ambiguous way of thinking by the ancient Chinese had a great impact on the formation and development of the acupoint-concept.
Yau, C.H., Li, L, Yau, T.
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Acupoint Injection of Onabotulinumtoxin A for Migraines [PDF]
Toxins, 2015 Onabotulinumtoxin A (BoNTA) has been reported to be effective in the therapy for migraines. Acupuncture has been used worldwide for the treatment of migraine attacks. Injection of a small amount of drug at acupuncture points is an innovation as compared to traditional acupuncture.
Hou, Min +9 more
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An AAM-Based Identification Method for Ear Acupoint Area
Biomimetics, 2023 Ear image segmentation and identification is for the “observation” of TCM (traditional Chinese medicine), because disease diagnoses and treatment are achieved through the massaging of or pressing on some corresponding ear acupoints.
Qingfeng Li +5 more
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Modeling symptom-acupoint interactions via a heterogeneous graph learning framework for intelligent acupoint recommendation. [PDF]
Chin MedObjective Acupuncture prescriptions involve complex compatibility mechanisms grounded in multi-symptom and multi-acupoint interactions, embodying millennia of clinical experience.
Lin W +5 more
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Brachial Plexus Palsy whilst on Crutches Treated with Korean Medicine Focused on Bee-Venom Pharmacopunture [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2020 This study aimed to show the effects of Korean medicine treatment (particularly bee-venom pharmacopunture) on a patient with brachial plexus palsy. A 64-year-old woman was diagnosed with brachial plexus palsy on the right upper extremity and was treated ...
Jae Eun Lim +9 more
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What is the Acupoint? A preliminary review of Acupoints [PDF]
Pain Medicine, 2015 According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, acupoints are specifically chosen sites of acupuncture manipulation, and also the basis for studying the mechanism of acupuncture. Stimulating different acupoints on the body surface could provide various therapeutic benefits. However, what is the acupoint?
Fang, Li +7 more
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The Effect of Postural Yinyang Correction of Temporomandibular Joint for Temporomandibular Disorder [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2018 Background The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Postural Yinyang correction of the temporomandibular joint (functional cerebrospinal therapy) on temporomandibular disorder.
Seung-Jeong Lee +8 more
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Effects of Muscle Energy Technique of Upper Trapezius and Sternocleidomastoid Muscles on Bell’s Palsy [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2017 Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of muscle energy techniques (MET) of upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles on Bell’s palsy.
Jong-Hyeon Park +7 more
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