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Immediate analgesic effect of acupuncture for acute primary dysmenorrhea: protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundPrimary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a common gynecological disorder that significantly affects women’s work and personal lives, especially in acute episodes when immediate pain relief is often needed.
Gaoyangzi Huang, Wenjun Li, Qifu Li, Xin Tang, Siwen Zhao, Shumin Zhang, Ruqin Yang, Zili Liu, Taipin Guo, Jun Qian   +9 more
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The meridian system and mechanism of acupuncture—A comparative review. Part 2: Mechanism of acupuncture analgesia

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2013
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), pain is never merely a sign of discomfort. It is usually an integral part of a particular disease or physiological malfunction.
Shyang Chang
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Recovery of hippocampal functions and modulation of muscarinic response by electroacupuncture in young diabetic rats [PDF]

, 2017
The muscarinic receptor response to acetylcholine regulates the hippocampal-related learning, memory, neural plasticity and the production and processing of the pro-nerve growth factor (proNGF) by hippocampal cells.
Berretta, Erica, De Stefano, Maria Egle, Florenzano, Fulvio, Gelfo, Francesca, Manni, Luigi, Nisticã², Robert, Petrosini, Laura, Piccinin, Sonia, Protto, Virginia, Soligo, Marzia   +9 more
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Acupuncture for radicular pain: a review of analgesic mechanism

Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience
Radicular pain, a common and complex form of neuropathic pain, presents significant challenges in treatment. Acupuncture, a therapy originating from ancient traditional Chinese medicine and widely utilized for various pain types, including radicular pain,
Hong-Lin Li, Yi Zhang, Jian-Wei Zhou
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Acupuncture Analgesia in Patients with Postoperative Neck Pain: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2022
Liu R, Li S, Liu Y, He M, Cao J, Sun M, Duan C, Li T.   +7 more
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Placebo Analgesia, Acupuncture and Sham Surgery [PDF]

, 2010
Tao Liu, Cuiping Yu
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Keratinocyte Piezo1 and CD39 initiated the acupuncture analgesic signals via Co-regulating extracellular ATP mobilization at acupoints

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Acupoints are the initiation sites for acupuncture analgesic signals, where adenosine signaling plays a crucial role. A comprehensive understanding of this matter will guide clinicians to optimize acupuncture manipulations to improve acupuncture ...
Yu-Jia Li, Si-Qi Tang, Jie Lin, Wei-Min Zuo, Ya-Wen Zheng, Meng Huang, Guang-Hong Ding, Li-Na Wang, Xue-Yong Shen   +8 more
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Daily Caffeine Consumption Does Not Influence Acupuncture Analgesia in Healthy Individuals: A Preliminary Study. [PDF]

Anesth Analg, 2021
Cao J, Tu Y, Lang C, Vangel M, Park J, Liu J, Wilson G, Gollub R, Orr S, Kong J.   +9 more
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Effects of Acupuncture versus Non-Acupuncture Treatment on Pain [PDF]

, 2015
This study examines the impact of acupuncture treatment in comparison to non-acupuncture treatment on multiple facets of pain. All studies included met inclusion criteria in which patients were to have experienced some sort of pain before treatment ...
Phan, Stacie
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NTPDase1-ATP-P2Y2Rs axis in the sciatic nerve contributes to acupuncture at “Zusanli” (ST36)-induced analgesia in ankle arthritis rats

Brain Research Bulletin
Background: The efficacy of acupuncture at Zusanli (ST36) in alleviating lower-limb pain is widely acknowledged in clinical practice, while its underlying mechanism remains incompletely elucidated.
Jing-Wen Xu, Si-Qi Tang, Jie Lin, Yu-Jia Li, Dan Shen, Guang-Hong Ding, Xue-Yong Shen, Li-Na Wang   +7 more
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