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Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Effects of traditional Chinese medicine directional drug penetration therapy on gastrointestinal function, gut microbiota, and sleep quality - Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2026.
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- 26 August
Weishen Decoction Shows Promising Safety and Symptom Relief in Elderly Osteoporosis Patients with Kidney-Yang Deficiency
Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Safety and Efficacy of Weishen Decoction in Elderly Patients with Osteoporosis and Kidney-Yang Deficiency: A Randomized Trial. - Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE, 2026.
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Warming-Dredging Acupuncture Shows Promise as Add-On Therapy for Cancer-Related Pain
Research summary (Acupuncture): Warming-dredging acupuncture for cancer-related pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. - Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland), 2026.
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Tuina Reduces Pain and Improves Function in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain, Though Evidence Quality Remains Low
Research summary (Tuina): Tuina for chronic non-specific low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - Complementary therapies in medicine, 2026.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Non-Pharmacological Therapies Show Symptom-Specific Benefits for Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Research summary (Moxibustion): Comparative effectiveness of traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapies for chemotherapy-related symptoms in cancer patients: a syste - Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2026.
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Tai Chi, Yoga, Qigong and Other Mind-Body Exercises Improve Psychological Wellbeing in Cancer Patients
Research summary (Tai Chi): Optimal mind-body exercise for quality of life, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients and survivors: A pairwise, network, and dose-resp - Applied psychology. Health and well-being, 2026.
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Tai Chi Modulates Brain Activity and Improves Balance in Older Adults with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Research summary (Tai Chi): Task-specific cortical modulation induced by Tai Chi during postural control in older adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: An fNIRS s - Brain research, 2026.
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Tai Chi Improves Function and Balance in Chronic Ankle Instability, with 12-Week Programme Showing Best Results
Research summary (Tai Chi): Effects and optimal dosage of Tai Chi for chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis. - Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 2026.
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Tai Chi and Brain Stimulation Show Distinct but Complementary Benefits for Mild Cognitive Impairment
Research summary (Tai Chi): Effect of Tai Chi and transcranial direct current stimulation on spontaneous neural activity in patients with mild cognitive impairment: An - Complementary therapies in medicine, 2026.
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Non-Pharmacological Interventions, Including Moxibustion, Show Promise for Managing Cough in Lung Cancer Patients
Research summary (Moxibustion): Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Cough in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. - Journal of clinical nursing, 2026.
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