Objective: To evaluate the optimal duration of thumb cupping therapy for frozen shoulder (FS) by thermal metabolic imaging (TMI) and to provide clinical evidence. Methods: From April 2022 to August 2023, 120 patients with frozen shoulder who received thumb cupping therapy at our hospital were randomized into groups A, B, and C …

Background: Intestinal mucosal barrier dysfunction plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). In order to explore the mechanism of electroacupuncture (EA) treatment on intestinal mucosal barrier, this study observed the effect of electroacupuncture on aquaporins (AQPs), tight junctions (TJs), NF-κB pathway and the gut …

Purpose: In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has received widespread attention in the field of cancer pain treatment. This meta-analysis is the first to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture point stimulation in the treatment of stomach cancer pain. Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Web of …

Introduction: Acupuncture and related acupoint therapies have been widely used for smoking cessation. Some relevant systematic reviews (SRs) have been published. There is a need to summarize and update the evidence to inform practice and decision-making. Methods: Eight databases were searched from their inception to December 2023. SRs, any randomized controlled trials …

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a widespread disorder, and the worldwide incidence is rapidly increasing. Acupuncture, an intervention out of the spectrum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long tradition as treatment for erectile dysfunction. Nonetheless, a best practice treatment protocol is currently missing. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis …

Background: Acupuncture of the governor vessel and Yangming meridian are widely used in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, the optimal meridian for acupuncture in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke remains uncertain. Purpose: This network meta-analysis study aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture at governor vessel and …

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Alcohol misuse persists as a prevalent societal concern and precipitates diverse deleterious consequences, entailing significant associated health hazards including acute alcohol intoxication (AAI). Binge drinking, a commonplace pattern of alcohol consumption, may incite neurodegeneration and neuronal dysfunction. Clinicians tasked with managing acute alcohol intoxication confront a dearth of pharmaceutical …

Background: Ginkgo biloba L. preparations (GBLPs) are a class of Chinese herbal medicine used in the adjuvant treatment of ischemic stroke (IS). Recently, several systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) of ginkgo biloba L. preparations for ischemic stroke have been published. Objective: This overview aims to assess the quality of related SRs …

Objective: To explore the effect of electroacupuncture on skeletal muscle pain in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods: A single-center randomized controlled trial was conducted with sixty patients with Parkinson’s disease with skeletal muscle pain were randomly divided into electroacupuncture group and sham acupuncture control group with 30 patients each. The electric acupuncture group …

Objective: Migraine is a common neurological disorder, which resulting in significant societal and personal burdens. Acupuncture has attracted widespread attention in migraine prophylaxis and treatment in recent years. Although some studies have confirmed the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy in treating migraines, there is still a lack of comprehensive evaluation regarding the …