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Differential cerebral response to somatosensory stimulation of an acupuncture point versus two non-acupuncture points measured with EEG and fMRI [PDF]

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2015
Acupuncture can be regarded as a complex somatosensory stimulation. Here, we evaluate whether the point locations chosen for a somatosensory stimulation with acupuncture needles differently change the brain activity in healthy volunteers.
Till eNierhaus, Till eNierhaus, Daniel ePach, Wenjing eHuang, Wenjing eHuang, Xiangyu eLong, Vitaly eNapadow, Vitaly eNapadow, Stephanie eRoll, Fanrong eLiang, Burkhard ePleger, Arno eVillringer, Arno eVillringer, Claudia eWitt, Claudia eWitt   +14 more
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Activation of Subcutaneous Mast Cells in Acupuncture Points Triggers Analgesia. [PDF]

Cells, 2022
This review summarizes experimental evidence indicating that subcutaneous mast cells are involved in the trigger mechanism of analgesia induced by acupuncture, a traditional oriental therapy, which has gradually become accepted worldwide. The results are
Wang LN, Wang XZ, Li YJ, Li BR, Huang M, Wang XY, Grygorczyk R, Ding GH, Schwarz W.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Biopotential changes of acupuncture points by acupuncture stimulation [PDF]

Integrative Medicine Research, 2022
Background: The energy flow at acupuncture point is important for understanding the mechanism of acupuncture treatment. However, there are few studies on energy at acupuncture point, and related studies have limitation in explaining the energy flow in ...
Seong Jin Cho, Kwang-Ho Choi, Min Ji Kim, O Sang Kwon, Suk Yun Kang, Su Yeon Seo, Yeonhee Ryu   +6 more
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Acupuncture points can be identified as cutaneous neurogenic inflammatory spots. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2017
Acupuncture, a traditional medical procedure practised for over 2000 years in Asia, stimulates specific but poorly defined sites called acupoints. To date, no unique anatomical acupoint structures have been found.
Kim DH, Ryu Y, Hahm DH, Sohn BY, Shim I, Kwon OS, Chang S, Gwak YS, Kim MS, Kim JH, Lee BH, Jang EY, Zhao R, Chung JM, Yang CH, Kim HY.   +15 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Using ChatGPT as a Learning Tool in Acupuncture Education: Comparative Study

JMIR Medical Education, 2023
BackgroundChatGPT (Open AI) is a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence model with potential applications in the medical fields of clinical practice, research, and education. ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the
Hyeonhoon Lee
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Development of an ultrasound-imaging procedure and acquisition of ultrasound images of acupuncture points for safety and accuracy of needle insertion [PDF]

Integrative Medicine Research, 2017
Background: Acupuncture is a relatively safe, commonly used “alternative” medical treatment for various symptoms. However, adverse effects can occur, including trauma, pneumothorax, and central-nervous-system injury.
Sungha Kim, Sanghun Lee, Won-Bae Ha, Jung-Han Lee, Hyun-Jong Jung, Hong-Min Chu, Seung-Bum Yang, Sunmi Choi, Mi Ju Son, Jae Hyo Kim, Youngju Jeon   +10 more
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Electrical Stimulation of Acupuncture Points Helps Resolve a Child's Failure to Thrive. [PDF]

Med Acupunct, 2023
Koda EK.
europepmc   +3 more sources

Effect of Time (Within and Between Days), and Dairy Production Factors on the Impedance Value at 24 Acupuncture Points in Dairy Cows [PDF]

Animals, 2012
This study evaluated the effect of hour and day of measurement, and of production factors on the impedance values (IVs) at 24 acupuncture points (APs). This is a first step in assessing whether electro-acupuncture can contribute to reduced antibiotic use
Mauk M. J. den Boer, Shirley C. G. Kalkers-van de Ven, Roel H. Bosma   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Effect of Bloodletting at Shaoshang and Shangyang Acupuncture Points on Outcome and Prognosis of Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Elderly. [PDF]

Dis Markers, 2021
Fu Y, Yang Z, Cai Y, Liu H, Li S, Kou N, Wu J, Zhang Q.   +7 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Concerns about the use of verum acupuncture points in sham acupuncture studies for pain conditions: Findings and insights from network meta-analysis [PDF]

Integrative Medicine Research
Boram Lee, Chan-Young Kwon, Hye Won Lee, Arya Nielsen, L Susan Wieland, Tae-Hun Kim, Stephen Birch, Terje Alraek, Myeong Soo Lee   +8 more
doaj   +2 more sources