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Acupuncture alters cortical and corticomuscular functional connectivity in stroke patients with motor dysfunction

Journal of Intelligent Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Stroke is a leading cause of global mortality and disability, often resulting in severe motor dysfunction. Acupuncture has shown promise in stroke rehabilitation, but its neural mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the immediate effects of acupuncture at GV26, PC6, and SP6 on cortical and corticomuscular functional connectivity ...
Rui Xu, Siheng Chen, Zhongxiang Zhang, Jin Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design of an Automated Multi-Point Acupoint Moxibustion Robot

Zhongguo yiliao qixie zazhi
To address the issues of existing moxibustion robots relying on manual guidance for acupoint recognition, the separation of acupoint identification and moxibustion therapy, and the complexity of multi-point acupoint moxibustion operations, this paper ...
Jiale HUANG, Chao YU, Xu ZHOU, Mengfei YUAN, Xianjun YANG, Meng LI   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparing the effects of acupressure at LI4 and BL32 points on intramuscular injection pain [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction The effectiveness of some acupressure techniques in relieving the acute pain of intramuscular injection pain has been assessed in previous studies. However, the effects of acupressure at LI4 point have still remained unknown.
Adib-Hajbaghery, M., Ghadirzadeh, Z., Kheirkhah, D., Raddadi, Y.   +3 more
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From regulatory mechanisms to cutting‐edge applications: Research progress of ultrasound, electrical, magnetic, and optical stimulation in neural modulation

Journal of Intelligent Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract In recent years, the clinical treatment and symptom management of neurological disorders have faced significant challenges due to the high complexity of the nervous system's structure and function. Against this backdrop, physical stimulation techniques have emerged as a vital complementary approach to traditional pharmacological treatments and
Wanying Li, Liqun Chen
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of efficacy of acupuncture-related therapies in treating Acute Gouty Arthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Heliyon
Background: and purpose: Acupuncture and moxibustion, as a complementary and alternative therapy, has been widely used in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis (AGA).
Yihua Fan, Chengcheng Zhu, Yue Ji, Jing Peng, Guanran Wang, Renhong Wan, Wei Liu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Expert System Using Certainty Factor for Determining Insomnia Acupoint

IJCCS (Indonesian Journal of Computing and Cybernetics Systems), 2018
In treating insomnia patients, acupuncturists who are not always in their clinics trust their patients to their assistants but because of their assistants limited knowledge, their assistants can not determine the right acupoints.
Elizabeth Paskahlia Gunawan, Retantyo Wardoyo   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Topical application of TAT-Superoxide Dismutase in Acupoints LI 20 on allergic rhinitis [PDF]

, 2016
Reactive oxygen species are products of cellular metabolism and assigned important roles in biomedical science as deleterious factors in pathologies. In fact, some studies have shown that the therapeutic benefits of taking antioxidants were limited and ...
Chen, Tian-Bao, Guo, Jing-Ke, Ke, Li-Jing, Liu, Shu-Tao, Rao, Ping-Fan, Xu, Ming-Ming, Zheng, Mei-Feng, Zhou, Jian-Wu   +7 more
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Complementary and Integrative Medicine for the Treatment of Tourette's Syndrome

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background There is widespread interest in complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) among people with Tourette's syndrome (TS). Objective To perform a systematic review of evidence on the use of CIM to reduce tics and improve tic‐related quality of life.
Tamara Pringsheim, Catherine Deans, Saar Anis, Poonam Bhatia, Kevin Black, Yildiz Degirmenci, Donald Gilbert, Andreas Hartmann, Mariam Hull, Irene Malaty, Davide Martino, Alex Medina Escobar, Pablo Mir, Christelle Nilles, Marianna Sarchioto, Jibrin Sammani Usman, Harini Sarva, Katarzyna Smilowksa, Natalia Szejko, Kinga Tomczak, Daniel van Wamelen, Yulia Worbe   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acupoint sensitization theory in dynamic treatment for ulcerative colitis

World Journal of Acupuncture - Moxibustion
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a recurrent chronic inflammatory bowel disease and its clinical assessment relies mainly on invasive examinations with a delayed response.
Hong-yi CHENG, Zhi WANG, Jia-mian ZHANG, Heng ZHANG, Kun LIU   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Online Delivery of Emotional Freedom Techniques in the Treatment of Food Cravings and Weight Management: A Randomised Controlled Trial [PDF]

, 2019
Background: The combination of dietary restraint and physical exercise as a recommended treatment for weight loss has had limited long-term success.
Carter, Brett, Mackintosh, Glenn, Sabot, Debbie, Sparenburg, Emma, Stapleton, Peta Berenice, Trude, Roos   +5 more
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