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Acupuncture for premature ventricular complexes without ischemic or structural heart diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and pre-clinical evidence

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
BackgroundWith increasing evidence suggesting potential benefits, acupuncture is often applied to the treatment of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs), particularly in symptomatic patients who fail or are unsuitable for medications or refuse catheter ...
Yiyi Cai, Yiyi Cai, Claire Shuiqing Zhang, Shaonan Liu, Shaonan Liu, Li Zhou, Li Zhou, Boyan Tang, Boyan Tang, Wensheng Chen, Wensheng Chen   +10 more
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Effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on heart rate variability in chronic fatigue syndrome patients: Regulating the autonomic nervous system in a clinical randomized controlled trial

Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Background: This study investigates the effects of various acupuncture techniques, specific acupuncture points, and their combinations on symptom improvement in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients as well as their influence on heart rate variability (
Tong Li, Gerhard Litscher, Yudian Zhou, Yanjuan Song, Qing Shu, Li Chen, Qi Huang, Yayuan Wang, Haoran Tian, Rufeng Teng, Hua Wang, Fengxia Liang   +11 more
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A Study on the Effects of Bee Venom Aqua-Acupuncture on Writhing Reflex

Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2000
Introduction:In spite of the use of Bee Venom aqua-acupuncture in the clinics, the scientific evaluation on effects is not enough. Bee Venom aqua-acupuncture is used according to the stimulation of acupuncture point and the chemical effects of Bee Venom.
Jeong Sun-Hee, Koh Hyung-kyun , Park Dong-Suk   +2 more
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Testing a Personalized Approach to Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Older Veterans

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective We aimed to test the efficacy of personalized treatment of older veterans with chronic low back pain (CLBP) delivered by Aging Back Clinics (ABCs) as compared with usual care (UC). Methods Two hundred ninety‐nine veterans aged 65 to 89 with CLBP from three Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers underwent baseline testing, randomization to ABC ...
Debra K. Weiner, Angela Gentili, Meika A. Fang, Edward Garay, Laura Lawson, Lenore Joseph, Cathy C. Lee, Michelle I. Rossi, Beverly Thorn, Subashan Perera   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Korean Pharmacopuncture Meets Austrian High-Tech Acupuncture - A Short Review Article Including a Bibliometric Analysis of Pharmacopuncture over the Last 15 Years - Pharmacopuncture and Europe

Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2013
Objective: Pharmacopuncture, a new therapy in traditional medicine, has attracted significant attention since its introduction to the Western world. This short review article employs a database analysis to examine the profile of publication activity ...
Litscher Daniela , Litscher Gerhard , Kang Dae-In   +2 more
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Sensorized Engineered Tissues with Built‐in Thermoregulation and Nutrient Supply

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work introduces a granular hydrogel‐based tissue engineering platform that includes a closed‐loop temperature control to maintain 37°C and sustainably releases nutrients, thereby enabling cells to retain a high viability even if stored at room temperature for up to 24 h.
Antonia Georgopoulou, Jakob Schreiner, Miriam Filippi, Aiste Balciunaite, Robert K. Katzschmann, Esther Amstad   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Targeting Post‐Irradiation Thyroid Dysfunction: Electrospun Scaffolds As A Dual‐Action Approach for Antioxidant and Immune Modulation

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Radiation‐induced hypothyroidism follows head and neck radiotherapy due to oxidative stress and inflammation. Electrospun polycaprolactone scaffolds containing adenosine have potential to modulate thyroid repair. Scaffolds enhance thyrocyte proliferation, antioxidant enzymes glutathione peroxidase and catalase, reduce senescence and apoptosis markers ...
Maria Heim, Ella‐Louise Handley, Daniel Grant, Lizi M. Hegarty, Elaine Emmerson, Anthony Callanan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations [PDF]

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2009
‘WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (WHO Standard) was released in 2008. Initially, there were 92/361 controversial acupuncture points (acupoints). Through seven informal consultations and four task force team meetings, 86 points were agreed upon among the 92 controversial acupoints, leaving 6 remaining controversial
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Ascorbic Acid Modulates Collagen Properties in Glucocorticoid‐Induced Osteoporotic Bone: Insights into Chemical, Mechanical, and Biological Regulation

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Osteoporosis from long‐term glucocorticoid (GIOP) use elevates susceptibility to fracture. This study shows GCs impair ascorbic acid (AA) metabolism in osteoblasts, collagen synthesis and extracellular matrix integrity. AA enhanced collagen biochemical and mechanical properties and restored osteoblast and endothelial function. These findings underscore
Micaila DE Curtis, Yoontae Kim, Rahul Patil, Xinran Zhang, Meth Jayatilake, Orelle Bulgin, Peter Lialios, Sana Surrency, Soraya Tarrah, Argyris K. Lazaris, Alison Grafton, James Williams IV, Seyedeh Boshra Nouraie, Maria Bizaki, Penelope Xeron, Edward Van Keuren, Jonathan E. Seppala, Evagelia C. Laiakis, Joanna B. Kitlinska, Stella Alimperti   +19 more
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Controlling gag reflex whit low power laser acupuncture on point P6: A case report

Regeneration, Reconstruction & Restoration, 2019
Introduction: Gag reflex is common during dental procedure such as, taking radiography, oral examination and alginate impression. This reflex has negative impact on the quality of any dental procedure.
Javad Sarabadani, Ali Labafchi, Nasim Chiniforush   +2 more
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