A meta-analysis of neuroimaging evidence for acupuncture-mediated modulation of altered central pain processing in patients with chronic pain. [PDF]
Ma X +5 more
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Cheek Acupuncture Reduces Postoperative Sore Throat After Double-Lumen Endobronchial Intubation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Zou X, Hu S, Li X, Zhu X, Wang L, Wu L.
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Inflammation, Immunity, and Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular stress signals (e.g., hemodynamic shear, oxidized lipids, and ischemia) act on endothelial and immune cells to activate and amplify inflammation through NF‐κB, the NLRP3 inflammasome, and JAK/STAT signaling, inducing proinflammatory cytokines/chemokines (IL‐6, IL‐1β, TNF‐α, and CCL2) and self‐amplifying circuits; clinically, inflammatory
Dezhi Guo +8 more
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Emerging Non-Pharmacological Approaches in Endometriosis: Mechanistic Insights into Phototherapy, Hyperthermia, and Acupuncture-Literature Review. [PDF]
Szukalska I +3 more
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This review summarizes how active constituents derived from Chinese herbal medicine exert anti‐tuberculosis (TB) effects via immunomodulation, direct inhibition of pathogens, and antioxidant activity. This synergistic, multi‐pathway mechanism highlights their potential as promising therapeutic candidates and adjunctive treatments against drug‐resistant
Qianqian Zhang +8 more
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A network meta-analysis of the performance of acupoint stimulation therapy in improving fatigue, neurological function, and activities of daily living in patients with multiple sclerosis. [PDF]
Chen R, Li H, Ben Y, Zhang B, Tang Q.
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ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of physical exercise on pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation, regardless of whether they had undergone surgery. Methods A meta‐analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines.
Diego Gama Linhares +4 more
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Functional brain alterations associated with acupuncture for chronic pain: a scoping review of fMRI studies. [PDF]
Wu Y +7 more
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Aligning Measurement, Scoring, and Interpretation in Survey‐Based NSSI Research
This graphical abstract highlights the central interpretive point of the Letter: the survey measured public views about possible functions of NSSI, not the actual motives of people who engage in NSSI. Clearer alignment between measurement target, scoring, and inference may improve reproducibility and interpretation.
Kenjiro Shiraishi
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