Scalp Acupuncture Treatment for Children with Autism and ADHD [PDF]
Autism and ADHD are related to brain abnormality. Many studies show that scalp acupuncture is effective in treating neurological problems related to autism and ADHD.
Neoh Choo Aun, Neoh Karen, Neoh Jessie
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The problem of metal needles in acupuncture-fMRI studies [PDF]
Acupuncture is a therapy based on sensory stimulation of the human body by means of metal needles. The exact underlying mechanisms of acupuncture have not been clarified so far. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become an important tool
Beißner, Florian +5 more
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Heterogeneity in search strategies among Cochrane acupuncture reviews: Is there room for improvement? [PDF]
Objective: Given the international focus and rigorous literature searches employed in Cochrane systematic reviews, this study was undertaken to evaluate strategies employed in Cochrane reviews and protocols assessing acupuncture as a primary or secondary
Terplan, Mishka +5 more
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Acupuncture Point Localization Varies Among Acupuncturists [PDF]
Background: Studies assessing the point-specific effect of acupuncture or the characteristics of acupuncture points (APs) tend to yield inconclusive results.
Kramer, Sybille +3 more
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Scalp acupuncture for patients with vascular dementia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails. [PDF]
Background: Vascular dementia (VD) is a kind of acquired intelligence impairment syndrome caused by a series of cerebrovascular factors leading to brain tissue damage. Scalp acupuncture is widely used to treating VD.
Li J +6 more
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Acupuncture in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (ACUSAR) - Design and Protocol of a Randomised Controlled Multi-Centre Trial [PDF]
Background: We report on the study design and protocol of a randomised controlled trial (Acupuncture in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, ACUSAR) that investigates the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).
Witt, Claudia M. +25 more
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Acupuncture for cancer-induced bone pain? [PDF]
Bone pain is the most common type of pain in cancer. Bony metastases are common in advanced cancers, particularly in multiple myeloma, breast, prostate or lung cancer.
Mark I. Johnson +8 more
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Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome:primary care based pragmatic randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Acupuncture is used by patients as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but the evidence on effectiveness is limited. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome in primary ...
Bloor, Karen +27 more
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Placebo devices as effective control methods in acupuncture clinical trials : a systematic review [PDF]
Acupuncture has been widely used to treat certain conditions in clinical practice. However, clinical trials with control groups have yielded conflicting results.
Xie, Yimin +7 more
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Objective To observe the intervention effect of acupuncture at the anterior oblique parietotemporal line on gray matter remodeling in patients with hemiplegia of cerebral infarction based on voxel-based morphology(VBM), and to reveal the advantages and ...
LANG Yi +5 more
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