Background: Aphasia is one of the most common complications in patients with ischemic stroke. Studies have shown that acupuncture can improve the symptoms of aphasia patients. However, the effect of acupuncture on language function in patients with ischemic stroke is still controversial. Objective: This study aimed to critically assess the efficacy and …
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This study aims to systematically evaluate the effect of oral Chinese patent medicines on hypertension with network Meta-analysis. Randomized controlled trials on the treatment of hypertension with oral Chinese patent medicine combined with conventional western medicine were retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI), Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, EMbase, and Cochrane …
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Ethnopharmacological relevance: Tao Hong Si Wu Tang is a classic prescription of traditional Chinese medicine that is mainly used for promoting blood circulation and alleviating blood stasis. Tao Hong Si Wu Tang is composed of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, Carthamus tinctorius L., Ligusticum chuanxiong hort, Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, Rehmannia glutinosa …
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Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of this combined treatment for chronic pelvic pain syndrome by meta-analysis. Methods: Relevant articles were retrieved from PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang Data, Web of Science, and Embase, including randomized controlled trials on acupuncture combined with rehabilitation for chronic pelvic pain syndrome in females. Results: A total of 224 …
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Objective: To evaluate whether electroacupuncture would improve gastrointestinal function and clinical prognosis in patients with severe traumatic brain injury complicated by acute gastrointestinal injury. Methods: This multicenter, single-blind trial included patients with traumatic brain injury and acute gastrointestinal injury admitted to 5 Chinese hospitals from September 2018 to December 2019. A total …
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Background: Hypertension affects more than 1 billion people worldwide. Hypertension management guidelines recommend regular exercise to control blood pressure. Tai Chi is a low-impact, low- to moderate-intensity exercise that has numerous health benefits. Objective: The aim of this study is to perform a review of meta-analyses and summarize the existing information on …
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Background: The benefits of acupuncture on major depressive disorder (MDD) have been well established in previous studies. However, uncertainty exists regarding the dose-effect relationship between acupuncture and major depressive disorder. This study aims to explore the association between acupuncture and its effects on major depressive disorder based on previously published data. …
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Ethnopharmacological relevance: Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) and Chuan Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix) were used to treat gastrointestinal, liver and gallbladder diseases at practice. In most conditions, Chuan Mu Xiang was used to be a substitute of Mu Xiang or a local habit may attribute to the same main active ingredients Costunolide …
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Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, which has been clinically used to treat cardiac diseases in recent years. The present study aimed to examine the protective effects and possible mechanisms of moxibustion on doxorubicin-induced chronic heart failure in rats. The animals were divided into five groups, including the Control …
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Background: Due to concerns about risks associated with antidepressants and/or hypnotics, complementary therapies such as acupuncture have been sought by patients with active or previous depression to manage insomnia. This systematic review aimed to clarify if acupuncture is effective and safe enough to be recommended as an alternative or adjuvant therapy …
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