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Visualization of potential acupuncture points in rat and nude mouse and DiI tracing method

Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2009
Objectives: To find the potential acupuncture points by using Trypan blue staining on the skin of rat and Nude mouse. Methods: 0.4% Trypan blue was applied to the skin of rat or Nude mouse previously treated by surfactant.
Byung-Cheon Lee, Ki-Hoon Uhm, Kyoung-Hee Bae, Dae-In Kang, Kwang-Sup Soh   +4 more
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Efficacy of 0.0125% Capsaicin Patch at Acupuncture Point for Pain Relief in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Siriraj Medical Journal, 2018
Objective: To study the efficacy of 0.0125% capsaicin patch at acupuncture point for pain relief in knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted during September 2014to March 2015 ...
Kamontip Harnphadungkit, M.D., Pravit Akarasereenont, M.D., Ph.D., Pranee Chadvongvan, B.Pharm., Chayaporn Chotiyarnwong, M.D.   +3 more
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Similarities between Ashi acupoints and myofascial trigger points: Exploring the relationship between body surface treatment points

Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2022
Although acupuncture points and myofascial trigger points (TPs) are based in different medical fields, the two points share important attributes. We explored the relationship between acupuncture points and TPs based on their characteristics and the ...
Seoyoung Lee, Seoyoung Lee, In-Seon Lee, In-Seon Lee, Younbyoung Chae, Younbyoung Chae   +5 more
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Acupuncture randomized trials (ART) in patients with chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee - Design and protocols [PDF]

, 2003
Background: We report on the study design and protocols of two randomized controlled trials (Acupuncture Randomized Trials = ART) that investigate the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee ...
Becker-Witt, C., Brinkhaus, Benno, Hummelsberger, J., Irnich, D., Jena, S., Linde, K., Melchart, Dieter, Streng, A., Wagenpfeil, S., Willich, S. N.   +9 more
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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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Systematic reviews of complementary therapies - an annotated bibliography. Part 1: Acupuncture [PDF]

, 2001
Background Complementary therapies are widespread but controversial. We aim to provide a comprehensive collection and a summary of systematic reviews of clinical trials in three major complementary therapies (acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy ...
A Lee, A Vickers, A Vickers, AH MacLennan, AJ Vickers, AJ Vickers, Andrew Vickers, AR White, AR White, AR White, AR White, B O'Brien, BM Berman, Brian Berman, C Vincent, C Zollman, CJ Vickers, D Jewell, D McCrory, D Melchart, Dieter Melchart, DJ Cook, DL Diehl, DM Eisenberg, E Ernst, E Ernst, E Ernst, E Ernst, E Ernst, E Ernst, E Ernst, E Ernst, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, G ter Riet, Gerben ter Riet, H Vernon, J Ezzo, J Filshie, J Glanville, J Kleijnen, J Lautenschläger, J Park, Johannes Thormählen, JWG Jacobs, K Linde, K Linde, KJ Thomas, KL Resch, Klaus Linde, LA Smith, M Law, Maria Hondras, MS Araujo, MS Patel, MWvan Tulder, MWvan Tulder, NIH Consensus Development Panel on Acupuncture, P Aikins Murphy, P Harris, P Rosted, PE Harris, R Beck, R Hammerschlag, RA Dobie, RE Goslin, V Brewington, W Longworth   +74 more
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Effect of acupressure on cervical ripening [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Cervical ripening is one of the main stages of initiation labor. Acupressure in Chinese medicine is considered as an invasive technique, which through reliving oxytocin ripens the cervix.
Aria, K.J., Ghobadi, K., Heshmat, R., Shakeri, N., Torkzahrani, S.   +4 more
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Photothermal Hydrogel with Mn3O4 Nanoparticles Alleviates Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Scavenging ROS and Regulating Extracellular Matrix Metabolism

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The MPTT‐nanozyme‐hydrogel system (Mn3O4@ChS‐HA) provides a multifunctional therapeutic strategy for intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), effectively targeting oxidative stress and enhancing AF repair by restoring extracellular matrix (ECM) and redox homeostasis.
Yangyang Chen, Chan Xue, Feifei Ni, Binwu Hu, Miaoheng Yan, He Zhang, Yuxiang Hu, Xiaoyao Peng, Guangfang Li, Yu Han, Hongjian Liu, Zengwu Shao, Qin Wang, Yulong Wei   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neural network based identification of hysteresis in human meridian systems

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, 2012
Developing a model based digital human meridian system is one of the interesting ways of understanding and improving acupuncture treatment, safety analysis for acupuncture operation, doctor training, or treatment scheme evaluation.
Tan Yonghong, Dong Ruili, Chen Hui, He Hong   +3 more
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One Medicine, One Acupuncture

Animals, 2012
“One Acupuncture”, like “One Medicine”, has the potential to improve research quality and clinical outcomes. However, while human acupuncture point locations have remained largely consistent over time, the veterinary versions remain imprecise and ...
Narda G. Robinson
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