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Background: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture in improving postoperative ileus …
Read More »Electroacupunture improves gastrointestinal functional recovery and pain following colorectal surgery
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Electroaupuncture at Neiguan and Zusanli improves cardiovascular function
Objective: To investigate the effect of acupuncture on perioperative heart rate changes in elderly patients with …
Read More »A discussion on the location of Dazhui (GV 14) and Yaoyangguan (GV 3)
Since the anatomical location of acupoints was recorded in The latest Practice of Western Acupuncture in 1915, …
Read More »Auricular acupressure is effective for constipation
Introduction: Auricular acupressure has been widely utilised in the management of constipation, with several studies suggesting …
Read More »Acupuncture reduces pain in severe hip osteoarthritis
Objective Hip osteoarthritis causes pain and deranges functioning. Surgical treatment is the preferred approach in severe …
Read More »Electroacupuncture improves urinary retention after cervical cancer surgery
Background: To conduct a meta-analysis on the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in the treatment of postoperative …
Read More »Electric-acupuncture beats dry needling for muscle pain
Objective: The objective of this study was to compare trigger point (TrP) dry needling, TrP electroacupuncture …
Read More »Moxibustion of governing vessel improves psoriasis
Background: It was hypothesised that governor vessel moxibustion therapy may improve the course of mild to …
Read More »Tai ji quan improves cognitive function
Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) negatively impacts cognition and dual-task abilities. A physical-cognitive integrated treatment approach …
Read More »The TCM syndrome differentiation of sickle cell disease
Background: Pain is a common, debilitating, and poorly understood complication of sickle cell disease. The need …
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