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Effect of Chinese auriculotherapy on the mood of health professionals: a pilot study

Revista de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 2021
Objective: to verify the effectiveness of an auriculotherapy protocol for reducing signs and symptoms of stress in improving the mood of health professionals.
Nathalia Oliveira da Silva, Gisele Kuba, Leonice Fumiko Sato Kurebayashi, Ruth Natália Teresa Turrini   +3 more
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Optimizing acupuncture dosing for hormone therapy‐induced hot flashes in cancer patients: A regression‐based analysis and narrative review

Precision Medical Sciences, Volume 15, Issue 2, Page 135-146, June 2026.
Our analysis reveals a clear dose–response relationship between acupuncture sessions and the reduction of hormone therapy‐induced hot flashes. A threshold of approximately 10 sessions establishes a robust quantitative benchmark for achieving clinically meaningful neuro‐autonomic modulation and symptom relief.
Jiaming Cui, Xinyao Wei, Lulu Bin, Shaoxin Sun, Yu Liu, Tao Yang, Zhishun Liu, Jiani Wu   +7 more
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Auricular Acupuncture for Facial Aesthetics: A Preliminary Retrospective Clinical Study of 217 Cases

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective In recent years, acupuncture has gained attention as a safe and natural method in cosmetic medicine. Auricular acupuncture has been insufficiently studied in the field of facial aesthetics. Our previous clinical observations were associated with rapid facial tightening, lifting, and slimming following auricular acupuncture, which is ...
Wangpiaoyun Zhu, Panita Prateepjumraskul, Yike Han, Hantong Hu, Lifang Chen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Photobiomodulation as an Alternative Approach for Bell′s Palsy: Case Reports [PDF]

Case Reports in Dentistry
Background Bell′s palsy (BP), also known as idiopathic facial paralysis, is an idiopathic peripheral neuropathy that unilaterally affects the facial musculature. Its management includes various therapeutic modalities, among which photobiomodulation (PBM) has shown positive effects on neuromuscular regeneration.
Terrero-Pérez Á, Yaedú R, Peralta-Mamani M.   +2 more
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The Effect of Auricular Acupressure on Pruritus, Xerostomia, and Fatigue in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Clinical Trial in Southeastern Iran

International Journal of Nephrology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Itching, dry mouth, and fatigue as common problems in hemodialysis patients affect their quality of life. Auricular acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine method that elicits reactions such as heat, numbness, expansion, pain, and other forms of stimulation to achieve therapeutic effects.
Ehsan Behjat Jabari, Mansooreh Azizzadeh Forouzi, Batool Tirgari, Yunes Jahani, Tori Canillas Dufau, Mohammad Setayesh, Srijoni Sengupta   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of auriculotherapy in hypogalactia

SCT Proceedings in Interdisciplinary Insights and Innovations, 2023
Introduction: breast milk intake produces a nutritional advantage in the baby. Worry, anxiety, lack of confidence and lack of support jeopardize the continuity of breastfeeding. Auriculotherapy is a method that consists in the use of ear points for preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Lidiana Soberao Rodríguez, Kenia Ramos Padilla, Rosa Marila Blanco Fuentes, Roxana Martínez Suarez   +3 more
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Complementary Therapies in Pain Management in Hospitalized Patients: A Scoping Review

Nursing Forum, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background The pain is influenced by various biopsychosocial factors. Its presence can negatively affect both the physiological and psychological states of an individual. Nonpharmacological strategies have gained prominence by complementing, rather than replacing, pharmacological treatment.
Kauanny Vitoria Gurgel dos Santos, Louise Constância de Melo Alves Silva, Mariane Elivânia Silva, Jucielly Ferreira da Fonseca, Myrza Torres Ferreira, Guilherme Moises Alves Fernandes, Daniele Vieira Dantas, Rodrigo Assis Neves Dantas, Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Auriculotherapy on Pain after Vaginal and Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials with Control Group and Analgesic Mechanisms [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān
Introduction: In the first days of postpartum period, effective pain management has been shown to positively impact mother's positive attitude toward delivery, child care, and daily activities.
Fatemeh Shabani, Robabe Seyedi, Sara Dousti, Masoumeh Simbar, Hedyeh Riazi, Marzieh Bagherinia, Kimia Hosseinpour, Mahrokh Dolatian   +7 more
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The Characteristics and Clinical Evolution of Adolescents With Severe Chronic Pain in an Inpatient Multimodal Pain Programme

Pain Research and Management, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Objectives Around 5.1% of the French pediatric general population experiences severe chronic pain; it leads to school absenteeism, social isolation, depressed mood and anxiety. Only a few studies have been conducted on inpatient treatment for severe chronic pain. The aim of this research was to describe the characteristics of adolescents enrolled in an
Guillaume Groffe, Aminata Ali, France Hirot, Adrien Naddaf, Anne Tonelli, Didier Bouhassira, Nathalie Godart, Chantal Stheneur, Massimiliano Valeriani   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source