PGC‑1α downregulation in hippocampal astrocytes disrupts ATP release and reduces connexin 43 (CX43) expression, impairing neuro‑glial communication. This promotes enhanced fear memory retrieval in PTSD. Chemogenetic activation of astrocytes or PGC‑1α agonist treatment rescues both CX43 expression and fear behavior, identifying astrocytic PGC‑1α/CX43 as
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Efficacy and safety of adjunctive acupuncture for depression and motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
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ABSTRACT The American Heart Association recently proposed the concept of Cardiovascular‐kidney‐metabolic (CKM) syndrome, emphasizing the interconnections among cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and metabolic disorders. The ratio of non‐high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol to high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (NHHR) has ...
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Olink proteomics identifies FGF-19 as a treatment-responsive inflammatory biomarker associated with acupuncture intervention in young females with mild depression. [PDF]
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Second Asian Consensus Report on Functional Dyspepsia (2025): Updated Recommendations
ABSTRACT Background Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Over a decade ago, the Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association (ANMA) and the Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE) jointly developed the first Asian consensus report on FD.
Sanjiv Mahadeva +28 more
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Effects of acupuncture on brain tissue metabolism and neurological function in patients with ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Li S +9 more
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MEP-Guided Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Motor Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Study Protocol. [PDF]
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Thermographic Behaviour of the Orbicularis Oris Muscle Under Different Provocative Tests
Study design showing the thermographic region of the orbicularis oris muscle (Picture 1), the foods used for chewing and the increase in mean temperature after the provocative tests (Picture 2). ABSTRACT Background Infrared thermography is an objective method for investigating muscle functioning, enabling inferences about physiology and therapeutics ...
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Effectiveness of nape acupuncture for post-stroke dysphagia: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials. [PDF]
Shi H, Yang Y, Lou H, Chen S.
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ABSTRACT Aging population and growing shortage of specialists present increasing challenges to anesthetic care. In Switzerland, advanced practice nurses in anesthesia are not yet integrated, despite their potential to contribute to innovative care models. This qualitative study explored current gaps in anesthetic care and assessed the potential role of
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