Objective: To observe the effect of ZhuLian’s type Ⅱ inhibition needling technique on sex hormones, insulin resistance and ovarian morphology in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), so as to explore its mechanism on regulating endocrine and metabolic dysfunction of PCOS. Methods: Twenty-four female SD rats were randomly divided into control, model …
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March, 2022
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3 March
Acupuncture is effective at relieving migraines
Background: Acupuncture has been widely used to relieve migraine-related symptoms. However, the findings of previous systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) are still not completely consistent. Their quality is also unknown, so a comprehensive study is needed. Objective: To evaluate the reporting and methodological quality of these MAs concerning acupuncture for migraine, …
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3 March
Electroacupuncture relieves post-stroke depression
Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture treatment for post-stroke depression. Methods: This study was a single-center, single-blinded, parallel-arm randomized controlled trial. In total, 65 patients with post-stroke depression were randomly allocated into electroacupuncture and sham electroacupuncture groups. Treatment was administered at Baihui (GV …
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3 March
The Chinese herbal formula Gui Zhi Gan Cao Long Gu Mu Li Tang is effective for insomnia
Background: Gui Zhi Gan Cao Long Gu Mu Li Tang can make a good effect on the insomnia under the catalogue of traditional Chinese medicine. Method: To search the databases:Pubmed, Web of Science, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the China Biology Medicine disc (CBMdisc), the China Science …
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2 March
Acupuncture improves cognitive function in Alzheimer’s
Objective: To determine acupuncture-related treatments’ effects and duration on improving cognitive function, physical function, and quality of life in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Data sources: Eight electronic databases were searched for eligible randomized controlled trials from database inception to January 2021, including Medline, PubMed, EBSCO, Embase, Cochrane, Airiti Library, China National Knowledge …
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1 March
Moxibustion benefits long-term relief of IBS symptoms
Background: Moxibustion is increasingly used for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. This study investigated the long-term effects of moxibustion for IBS with diarrhea. Methods: Patients with IBS-D were assigned to receive moxibustion or sham moxibustion (52 each, 3× per week, 6 weeks) and were followed up to 24 weeks. The acupoints were …
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1 March
Acupuncture is effective at reducing pain and accelerating mobilisation of mothers after cesarean delivery
Importance: A pharmacological approach to pain control after cesarean delivery is often insufficient on its own. Acupuncture is a promising method for mitigating postoperative pain and reducing postoperative opioid requirements. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for pain control after cesarean delivery, compared with a …
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February, 2022
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28 February
The Chinese herb Shen Qi helps regulate type 2 diabetes
The gut microbiota and metabolites are important factors in mediating the development of type-2 diabetes mellitus. An imbalance in the gut microbiota and metabolites can disrupt the function of the intestinal barrier, cause changes in the permeability of the intestinal mucosa and promote the immune inflammatory response, thereby aggravating the …
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28 February
MRI shows how the acupuncture point Shuaigu (GB 8) works for migraine sufferers
Objective: To investigate the changes in the functional connectivity in the right insula between migraine without aura and healthy controls by using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI), and to observe the instant alteration of functional connectivity in migraine without aura during electroacupuncture stimulation at Shuaigu (GB 8). Methods: A total of …
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27 February
Acupuncture points Huatuo Jiaji reduce hemiplegia in stroke patients
Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture at Huatuo Jiaji combined with core muscle training on motor function of lower limbs, balance function and core muscle in patients with hemiplegia after stroke. Methods: A total of ninety-six patients with hemiplegia after stroke were randomly and equally divided into acupuncture, training and combination …
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