Objective: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has certain curative effect against acute gouty arthritis, but it lacks high-quality evidence-based studies. In this randomized controlled trial, we try to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Qin Pi Tong Feng Tang in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis. Methods: One hundred and fourteen patients …

Background: This study aims to analyze the mechanism of Gua Lou Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang in treating coronary heart disease utilizing network pharmacology. Methods: The Gua Lou Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang effective components were searched on the pharmacological database platform of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacol, and its potential …

Background: The impact of Tuina on neonatal jaundice is not yet comprehensively understood, and its clinical application is rather limited. This study systematically assessed the relevant literature and conducted a meta-analysis to study the influence of Tuina on neonatal jaundice and provide convincing clinical evidence for promoting its clinical application. Methods: We …

Objective: The present study is aimed at investigating the biochemical and clinical effects of electroacupuncture in patients with sepsis. Methods: Patients with sepsis treated at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from July 2019 to December 2020 were included. Patients were randomly assigned to treatment with routine Western medicine or treatment with …

Background: This review aims to systematically summarize and analyze recent high-quality animal research results about the use of acupuncture in Alzheimer’s disease patients. This information will be useful in providing a reference for future experimental research and an experimental basis for the clinical use of acupuncture in the treatment of Alzheimer’s …

Objective: To directly or indirectly compare the effectiveness and pain relief of TN combined with different treatments for lumbar disc herniation. Methods: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang data, Chinese Biomedical Literature database (CBM), Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, and Web …

Objectives: To explore whether tai chi and Qigong can improve cognitive function in patients with neurological disorders. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, SinoMed Database, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) databases were searched from inception to December 24, 2021. …

Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex disease of unknown etiology and mechanism. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Prolong Life with Nine Turn Method Qigong exercise on chronic fatigue syndrome focusing on fatigue, sleep quality, depression, and anxiety. Methods: A total of 90 participants diagnosed with …

Objective: To evaluate the effect of acupuncture therapies administered in combination with swallowing training on the quality of life of laryngeal cancer patients with dysphagia after surgery. Methods: Seventy-one postoperative patients with laryngeal cancer participated in this study. The patients diagnosed with swallowing dysfunction by video fluoroscopic swallowing examination (VFSE) were randomly …

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) outcomes of Tuina therapy in patients with post-stroke depression. Methods: This was a single-center, randomized, two-armed, controlled trial. Eighty-four patients with post-stroke depression were selected and randomly assigned to a Tuina therapy group or a routine rehabilitation control group. The patients …