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Study of Effect of Acupressure Methods on Pain in Primary Dysmenorrhea [PDF]

حیات, 2005
Background & Aim: Primary dysmenorrhea is highly prevalanet and causes much work loss and discomfort. Regard to critical role of women in family and society it is necessitate that to betaken proper investment for improving their mental and physical ...
R Latifnezhead, M Vigeh, Z Aghamiri, S Nabavi   +3 more
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Non‐Pharmacological Interventions for Cough in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cough, a prevalent and debilitating symptom of lung cancer, remains poorly managed. Accumulating evidence on non‐pharmacological interventions for lung cancer cough necessitates systematic evaluation to assess their efficacy. Aim To synthesise evidence on non‐pharmacological interventions for managing cough in lung cancer patients ...
Mengyao Cao, Xueyan Cheng, Victor Ho‐fun Lee, Chia‐Chin Lin, Denise Shuk Ting Cheung   +4 more
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Optimizing Nurse‐Involved Non‐Pharmacological Interventions for Postoperative Pain: A Scoping Review

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify the types of non‐pharmacological interventions, nurses' roles and outcome measures used for postoperative pain management in inpatients. Design A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Methods Eligible studies were those involving adult surgical inpatients receiving nurse‐involved non ...
Jihyung Son, Sunghwa Na, Hyun Joo Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Massage Regulates Brain Plasticity in Chronic Sciatic Nerve Compression Injury Rats: A Study Based on Resting‐State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2026.
Resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis of chronic constriction injury rats after massage therapy. ABSTRACT Background Neuropathic pain (NP) is associated with maladaptive functional reorganization of the brain, yet the central mechanisms through which massage therapy exerts its analgesic effects remain poorly understood.
Lanting Huang, Xuekun Zhou, Lechun Chen, Chenyu Wang, Hao Wang, Huanzhen Zhang, Changzheng Jiang, Shuijin Chen, Jingjing Jiang, Qiangwen Xie, Zhigang Lin   +10 more
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Effectiveness of Ear Acupressure on Gestational Hypertension

EMBRIO
Hypertensive disorders (HD) affect up to 10 percent of pregnancies worldwide. Gestational Hypertension 17 percent will progress to preeclampsia if left untreated. Acupressure has been used for centuries to treat a variety of symptoms associated with pregnancy and is also known to lower blood pressure in hypertension. However, the use of ear acupressure
Setiawandari Setiawandari, Retno Setyo Iswati, Tetty Rihardini   +2 more
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Effect of acupuncture therapy for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in gastric and colorectal cancers: an umbrella review

Frontiers in Oncology
BackgroundGastrointestinal dysfunction is a prevalent postoperative complication in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Acupuncture holds promise as a great potential therapeutic intervention. The efficacy of acupuncture
Yuhan Wang, Linjia Wang, Xixiu Ni, Minjiao Jiang, Ling Zhao, Ling Zhao, Ling Zhao   +6 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
wiley   +1 more source

Unlocking the Bioactivity of Cyperi Rhizoma as a Functional Food: Insights From Culinary Processing and Herb Combinations

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
Potential pharmacological activities of Cyperus rotundus L. (CR) when paired with six medicinal and edible herbs, exhibiting beneficial effects in anti‑inflammation, anti‑depression, pain relief, and so on. ABSTRACT Cyperi Rhizoma (CR), a globally invasive weed threatening major crops, paradoxically represents an underutilized resource for sustainable ...
Yuehan Liu, Liyuan Xu, Liting Lin, Maoyuan Jiang, Wan Liao, Tianhui Gao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Efficacy of Body Acupuncture Combined with Ear Acupressure versus Frequent Counseling as Adjuvant Therapy for Quitting Smoking – An Intervention Pilot Study

Journal of Public Health and Primary Care, 2023
Background and Objectives: Quitting smoking is a primary preventive measure for many chronic and fatal diseases including various types of cancers, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Unfortunately, the available pharmacological therapies may have potential side effects and may be unsuitable for all smokers.
Asmaa Mahmoud Mohammed, Mona Samir Allam, Hend Rashad, Adel F. Hashish   +3 more
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Auricular Point Acupressure Smartphone Application to Manage Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Longitudinal, One-Group, Open Pilot Trial

Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 2021
Background Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is the most common self-reported chronic pain condition. Current treatment for CMP is limited. Methods This was a two-phase study.
Jennifer Kawi PhD, NP, Chao Hsing Yeh PhD, RN, Mengchi Li RN, Keenan Caswell BS, Maurice Mazraani MD, Nada Lukkahatai PhD, RN, Sylvanus Mensah RN, Janiece Taylor PhD, RN, Chakra Budhathoki PhD, Paul Christo MD   +9 more
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