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Background: Neurodegenerative diseases have become an important concern with the accelerated aging process. Tai Chi Quan has positive benefits for brain health and chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to summarize the protective effects of Tai Chi Quan for motor function, cognition, quality of life, and mood in patients …
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October, 2022
- 8 October
Moxibustion reduces osteoporosis pain and improves bone mineral density
Background: Primary osteoporosis is a systemic metabolic skeletal disease. Previous studies have shown that moxibustion can reduce pain intensity and enhance response rate, bone mineral density, and living function of the patients with primary osteoporosis. However, consensus on its efficacy does not exist, and evidence of moxibustion for primary osteoporosis is …
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Acupuncture reduces haemorrhoid surgery pain
Background: Mixed haemorrhoids are a common anorectal disorder, surgery is the most effective means of eradicating haemorrhoids, and pain is the most common postoperative complication of mixed haemorrhoids. Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy of auricular plaster, acupoint application, and acupoint catgut embedding for treating postoperative pain in mixed haemorrhoids Method: PubMed, Embase, …
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Electroacupuncture improves Bell’s Palsy
Objective: Although acupuncture is widely used as a complementary therapy in the treatment of Bell’s palsy when to initiate acupuncture is still controversial. This study aims to determine the efficacy of the early intervention by acupuncture on Bell’s palsy. Methods: We retrospectively gathered clinical data from the Third Affiliated Hospital of SUN-YAT …
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Electroacupuncture reduces lower back pain in military personnel
Introduction: Lower back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent form of chronic pain in active-duty military personnel worldwide. Electroacupuncture and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) are the two most widely used treatment methods in the military, while evidence for their benefits is lacking. The aim of this randomized clinical trial is to …
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September, 2022
- 28 September
The Chinese herbal formula Bao He Wan He Shi Wei Wen Dan Tang can treat autism
Background: In recent years, the prevalence and mortality of autism spectrum disorder have been increasing. The clinical clinical features are different with different cases, so the treatment ways are necessary for each one. Objective: Bao He Wan He Shi Wei Wen Dan Tang has been recommended for treating autistic spectrum disorder. To …
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Tai Chi is beneficial for chronic heart failure
Background: Chronic heart failure is among the top causes of cardiovascular morbidity, and most patients with chronic heart failure have poor health status. Tai Chi, a mind-body exercise that originated in China, is beneficial for health status. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi on health status …
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Chinese herbal medicine reduces the severity of COVID-19
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still a pandemic globally, about 80% of patients infected with COVID-19 were mild and moderate. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has played a positive role in the treatment of COVID-19, with a certain number of primary studies focused on CHM in managing COVID-19 published. This …
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Qi Gong improves heart function in people with coronary artery disease
Objective: This study aims to identify whether Qi Gong rehabilitation therapy can significantly improve the cardiac function of patients with stable coronary artery disease compared with routine therapy. Thus, a randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the curative effects of a three-month Qi Gong rehabilitation therapy on cardiac rehabilitation. Methods. In …
Read More » - 23 September
Acupuncture reduces pain caused by breast cancer drug aromatase inhibitors
Although acupuncture has been used in clinical practice for thousands of years, it remains a controversial treatment option to help alleviate pain in cancer patients. In this study, we analyzed published material on randomized trials of acupuncture from MEDLINE published up until July 31, 2018, to assess its effects on …
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