Multi-level exploration of auricular acupuncture: from traditional Chinese medicine theory to modern medical application [PDF]
Frontiers in NeuroscienceAs medical research advances and technology rapidly develops, auricular acupuncture has emerged as a point of growing interest. This paper delves into the intricate anatomy of auricular points, their significance and therapeutic principles in traditional
Yunfeng Duan
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Efficacy of auricular acupuncture on sleep quality among individuals with depression: a clinical trial [PDF]
Revista de Saúde PúblicaOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of auricular acupuncture in reducing insomnia symptoms among individuals with depression compared with non-specific auricular acupuncture, at four weeks, six weeks, and three months after the intervention began ...
Ana Elise Machado Ribeiro Silotto +7 more
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Auricular acupuncture for persistent insomnia and anxiety associated with COVID-19: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in Neurology, 2023 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with various psychological symptoms. We report a case of a female patient who was diagnosed with persistent insomnia and anxiety associated with COVID-19, which was successfully treated with ...
Hantong Hu +7 more
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Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, 2023 Purpose To determine the effect of auricular acupuncture on preoperative blood pressure (BP) elevation in different age groups. Materials and methods Auricular acupuncture treats elevated BP among patients before surgery.
Jingjing Ma, Yiqing Zhang
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Renin-angiotensin system mechanism underlying the effect of auricular acupuncture on blood pressure in hypertensive patients with phlegm-dampness constitution: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundPhlegm-dampness constitution is a traditional Chinese medicine constitution typically associated with essential hypertension. Previous studies have demonstrated that auricular acupuncture effectively decreases blood pressure and adjusts the ...
Qianyin Zhu +5 more
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Safety and efficacy of auricular acupuncture in patients with depression after percutaneous coronary intervention [PDF]
Medicine, 2022 . Background:. With the advantages of miniature damage and optimal effectiveness, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been performed in a large number of coronary artery disease patients. However, recent studies have indicated a higher incidence
Ruozhu Lu, MD +7 more
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Effects of auricular acupuncture stimulation on healthy adults’ upper limb motor-evoked potentials: A randomized, crossover, double-blind study [PDF]
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2022 ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine whether auricular acupuncture has neuromodulatory effects on the motor cortex of healthy adults.MethodsFourteen healthy subjects received a real auricular acupuncture stimulation (SF1) session and a sham ...
Jin Zhang +8 more
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The clinical efficacy of auricular acupuncture in the treatment of frequent episodic tension-type headache: a single-blind randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Frequent episodic tension-type headache (FETTH) is a significant public-health concern. Scientific research has demonstrated that acupuncture can improve the clinical symptoms of FETTH.
Xiaxia Jin +6 more
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Life, 2023 The reflex auriculo-cardiac (RAC), dynamic pulse reaction (Nogier reflex), or vascular autonomic signal was proposed by Nogier. It refers to the pulse changes that can occur in the radial artery immediately after auricular acupuncture is performed.
Ying-Ling Chen +4 more
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Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices, 2021 The present study aimed to investigate the effect of an auricular acupuncture intervention on the relationship between changes in oxyhemoglobin concentration (Δ [O2Hb]) and arterial blood pressure (ABP).
Wenhao Li +5 more
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