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Acupuncture-Point Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Control: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]

, 2020
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Acupuncture-point stimulation (APS) in postoperative pain control compared with sham/placebo acupuncture or standard treatments (usual care or no treatment). Only randomized controlled trials
Alex Molassiotis, George David Baxter, Jing-Yu Tan, Lorna K P Suen, Xian-Liang Liu, Yan Shi   +5 more
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Acupuncture for Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: An Evidence Map of Randomized Controlled Trials, Systematic Reviews, and Clinical Guidelines

Brain and Behavior, Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2025.
Acupuncture, particularly when combined with antidepressants, may reduce depressive symptom severity and improve comorbid anxiety and sleep disturbances in major depressive disorder. Most studies remain small and methodologically limited, underscoring the need for large, high‐quality multicenter trials.
Han Tang, Yi Gou, Xiao‐yi Hu, Zhen Luo, Wei‐juan Gang, Hong Zhao   +5 more
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Efficacy of Acupuncture in Alleviating Negative Emotions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Brain and Behavior, Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2025.
This meta‐analysis of seven RCTs (n = 489) demonstrates that acupuncture significantly improves depression scores, hirsutism, and BMI in PCOS patients, though anxiety symptoms show no significant improvement. Evidence quality is low, warranting cautious interpretation. ABSTRACT Introduction Preliminary studies have indicated that acupuncture may play a
Lanfeng Lai, Zhennan Wu, Jiayi Zhao, Jiahuan Li, Boxiong Wu, Han Yang, Nenggui Xu, Wei Yi   +7 more
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Acupuncture in Uterine Fibroids Management: Literature Update on Frequently Used Acupoints and the Underlying Mechanism—A Narrative Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of myometrium cells. Seeking for advantageous methods to alleviate their debilitating symptoms is of extreme importance. Acupuncture with global reach could be a beneficial treatment method for uterine fibroids.
Elham Hooshyarazar, Hoda Azizi, Parvaneh Layegh, Maliheh Dadgarmoghaddam, Amir Hooman Kazemi, Seyed Kazem Farahmand, Leili Hafizi   +6 more
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Acupuncture's Multisystem Neuroimmunomodulation: Central–Peripheral Interactions in Gastroenteric, Psychiatric, and Chronic Pain Disorders

CNS Neuroscience &Therapeutics, Volume 31, Issue 11, November 2025.
This work elucidates acupuncture's multisystem therapeutic mechanisms through central‐peripheral crosstalk. Using functional gastrointestinal disorders, psychiatric disorders, and chronic pain models, we demonstrate its efficacy in rebalancing gut‐brain signaling, neuroimmune‐endocrine integration, and humoral network modulation.
Lijuan Zhang, Yucai Luo, Ting Wei, Dan Wang, Zhaoxuan He, Lei Lan, Fang Zeng   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The China Alzheimer Report 2025

General Psychiatry, Volume 38, Issue 4, August 2025.
With the sustained growth of the economy and significant changes in social demographics, the issue of elderly‐related diseases has increasingly drawn attention, particularly. Alzheimer's disease (AD), as a representative disease of neurodegenerative diseases, has become a major challenge, affecting the health and quality of life of the elderly ...
Nan Zhi, Rujing Ren, Jinlei Qi, Xinya Liu, Zike Yun, Shaohui Lin, Yisong Hu, Haixia Li, Xinyi Xie, Jintao Wang, Jianping Li, Yikang Zhu, Mengyi Gao, Junjie Yang, Yiran Wang, Yurong Jing, Jieli Geng, Wenwei Cao, Qun Xu, Xiaoping Yu, Yuan Zhu, Ying Zhou, Lin Wang, Chao Gao, Binyin Li, Shengdi Chen, Fang Yuan, Ronghua Dou, Xiaoyun Liu, Xuena Li, Yafu Yin, Yan Chang, Gang Xu, Yanting Zhong, Chunbo Li, Ying Wang, Maigeng Zhou, Gang Wang   +37 more
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Clinical Application Guideline of Combination With Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2024)

Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common chronic airway disease that can lead to decreased lung function in patients. It places a heavy economic burden on patients and society. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine have played important roles in managing COPD.
Di Wu, Wei Liu, Jianxin Wang, Wei Chen, Mengyao Shi, Lu Zhang, Hui Wang, Huanzhang Ding, Xiao Ma, Yating Gao, Zengtao Sun, Jiangtao Lin, Hongchun Zhang, Suyun Li, Zhuying Li, Zhenhui Lu, Fuqiang Wen, Zegeng Li   +17 more
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Effectiveness of Acupressure on Sleep Quality Among Inpatients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Nursing &Health Sciences, Volume 27, Issue 1, March 2025.
ABSTRACT Sleep quality in adult inpatients is frequently and severely disturbed by various factors such as noise, pain, and unfamiliar surroundings, which can impair disease recovery. Acupressure is widely used to improve sleep quality in hospitalized patients, but its overall effectiveness is unclear. This meta‐analysis aims to analyze the efficacy of
Weihong Ling, Chenxi Yang, Mu‐Hsing Ho, Jung Jae Lee   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture in Treating Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion (I/R) Injury

Cardiology Research and Practice, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Objectives: This study systematically reviewed and meta‐analyzed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, China ...
Jian Xiong, Ying Wei, Xiaogang Huang, Jinqun Hu, Fayang Ling, Zhihao Shang, Wenchuan Qi, Qianhua Zheng, Dehua Li, Fanrong Liang, Rongjun Zou   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Acupuncture for Pain Control After Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

International Journal of Clinical Practice, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background: Postcesarean pain significantly compromises maternal well‐being and mother–newborn interaction. Given the side effects associated with conventional analgesics, alternative therapies such as acupuncture warrant consideration. However, evidence regarding the effects of acupuncture remains inconclusive. This systematic review and meta‐analysis
He Chen, Ying Zhan, Min Yang, Xinkun Liu, Jiamin Yi, Hangyu Shi, Yixing Xu, Zhishun Liu, Zhaohui Liang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source