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Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Non-pharmacological therapies of traditional Chinese medicine in prediabetes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized co - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2026.
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September, 2026
- 19 September
Electroacupuncture Shows Neuroprotective Effects and Brain-Gut Axis Benefits in Animal Models of Ischaemic Stroke
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Effects of electroacupuncture on neurological outcomes and brain-gut axis-associated changes in experimental ischemic stroke models: a syste - Frontiers in neuroscience, 2026.
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Perioperative Electroacupuncture Significantly Reduces Intraoperative Opioid Use in Dogs Undergoing Knee Surgery
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Evaluation of the intraoperative analgesic effects of perioperative electroacupuncture: a randomised, blinded clinical trial in dogs. - Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, 2026.
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Electroacupuncture During Heart Procedures Reduces Chest Pain and Limits Heart Muscle Damage
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Intraoperative electroacupuncture alleviates angina and attenuates periprocedural myocardial injury in patients undergoing percutaneous coro - Explore (New York, N.Y.), 2026.
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Electroacupuncture Reduces Tinnitus Severity and Improves Sleep and Mood, with Brain Imaging Revealing Possible Mechanisms
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Effects of electroacupuncture on brain functional connectivity in patients with subjective tinnitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial. - Complementary therapies in medicine, 2026.
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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation and Acupressure Both Improve Symptom Trajectories in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Research summary (Acupuncture): Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation versus acupressure on the trajectories of multidimensional adverse reactions to ch - Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2026.
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Tai Chi Improves Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease, Though Underlying Mechanisms Remain Preliminary
Research summary (Tai Chi): Tai Chi for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients: a systematic review of mechanisms. - Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 2026.
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Tai Chi, Yoga, and Aerobic Exercise Show Promise for Reducing Schizophrenia Symptoms
Research summary (Tai Chi): Effectiveness of different exercise therapies in patients with schizophrenia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. - Medicine, 2026.
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Traditional Chinese Exercises Improve Sleep Quality and Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Post-Stroke Survivors
Research summary (Tai Chi): Effects of traditional Chinese exercises on sleep quality among post-stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. - Complementary therapies in medicine, 2026.
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August, 2026
- 31 August
Guide Chi and Regulate Spirit Tuina Improves Walking Recovery After Stroke and Enhances Brain Connectivity
Research summary (Tuina): Clinical efficacy and brain mechanism characteristics of guide chi and regulate spirit tuina therapy in the treatment of post-stroke walking - Complementary therapies in medicine, 2026.
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