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Using the right design controls for acupuncture trials: Methodological rigor and validity in research

Integrative Medicine Research
Acupuncture treatment can be defined as a medical procedure with an acupuncture needle at acupoints. Establishing suitable control settings is essential, based on the target elements of the acupuncture therapy.
Younbyoung Chae, Jun-Hwan Lee, Myeong Soo Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effectiveness of acupuncture point stimulation for the prevention of postoperative sore throat: A meta-analysis. [PDF]

Medicine (Baltimore), 2022
Jau PY, Chang SC.
europepmc   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality for Pain Relief in Procedures Related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology offers a non‐invasive, non‐pharmacological approach to reduce pain perception in patients undergoing diagnostic or interventional procedures. Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy of immersive VR technology in reducing pain perception during obstetric and gynaecological ...
Jhia Jiat Teh, Filipa Campos, Adam Koczoski, Trisha Valencia, Michael P. Rimmer, Bassel H. Al Wattar   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and safety of acupuncture-point stimulation combined with opioids for the treatment of moderate to severe cancer pain: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. [PDF]

Front Oncol, 2023
Zhang Q, Yuan Y, Zhang M, Qiao B, Cui Y, Wang Y, Feng L.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Slow Transit Constipation: Pathophysiological Perspectives and Management Updates

Journal of Digestive Diseases, EarlyView.
Slow transit constipation (STC) is a complex neuromuscular disorder driven by interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) loss and enteric neuropathy. Diagnosis relies on objective transit testing while excluding pelvic floor dysfunction. Management follows a stepwise, phenotype‐driven approach, progressing from conventional laxatives to emerging targeted ...
Athanasios Syllaios, Stavros P. Papadakos, Alexandros Ioannou, Maximos Frountzas, Dimosthenis Michelakis, Dimitrios Patsouras, Spyridon Dritsas, Manousos‐Georgios Pramateftakis, Dimitrios Schizas   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential Value of Electroacupuncture in Alleviating COVID-19 by Stimulating Acupuncture Point. [PDF]

Neuromodulation, 2021
Yu X.
europepmc   +1 more source

Pharmacological and Mechanistic Interventions for Cognitive Impairment Associated With Schizophrenia: A Review of Registered Clinical Trials

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Schizophrenia is characterized by positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Current pharmacological treatments often fail to address cognitive deficits. In this review of clinical trials, we aim to identify studies that explore neurobiological (non‐psychological) strategies to address Cognitive Impairment Associated with ...
Bahareh Peyrovian, Lena Palaniyappan, Theodore T. Kolivakis, Howard C. Margolese   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of Patient Satisfaction and Acceptance of Acupuncture as an Alternative Therapy in Dental Practice

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Objective: To evaluate patient satisfaction and acceptance of acupuncture in dental practice. Methods: This randomized controlled study involved 30 participants (15 males, 15 females, mean age 38.2 years) requiring mandibular third molar extraction ...
Tapas K. Sarkar, Divya Pandya, Mohit Sharma, Sandip Kulavi, Priyanka Dausage, Anwesha Banerjee   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comment on "Acupuncture Point "Hegu" (LI4) is Close to the Vascular Branch from the Superficial Branch of the Radial Nerve". [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2021
Umemoto K, Naito M, Tano K, Terayama H, Koike T, Ohmichi M, Ohmichi Y, Sakabe K, Nakano T.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Tissue‐retained needles in people who inject drugs: A systematic review of case reports and series on clinical presentations, complications and management

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Tissue‐retained needles from intravenous drug use can cause rare but severe complications, ranging from local to systemic infections to needle embolization. Due to the limited evidence and the lack of epidemiological studies on the issue, we systematically reviewed the literature focusing on case reports and case series on ...
Heidi Laukkala, Anna Nevalainen, Irina Rinta‐Kiikka, Samuel Heikkilä, Sisu Kiuru, Markku Sumanen, Otso Arponen, Olli Nevalainen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source