January, 2022

• 29 January

  Electroacupuncture benefits urinary incontinence and is safe to use

  

  Introductin and hypothesis: Mixed urinary incontinence comprises a combination of urgency and stress. The efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture for the treatment of mixed urinary incontinence remain unclear. Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture in treating mixed urinary incontinence. Methods: We searched PubMed, CENTRAL, Embase, Web of Science, four Chinese …

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• 29 January

  Electroacupuncture at Hegu (LI 4) and Zusanli (ST 36) improves IBS

  

  Background and aim: Patients with diarrhea-dominant irritable bowel syndrome experience abdominal pain and reduced quality of life and need effective treatments. This study aimed to evaluate whether transcutaneous electrical acustimulation at two acupuncture points, Hegu (LI 4) and Zusanli (ST 36), could improve pain and quality of life of patients with …

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• 29 January

  Auricular acupuncture as good as citalopram for depression

  

  Objectives: Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation compared with the effectiveness of citalopram, a commonly used antidepressant, in patients with depression. Material and methods: A total of 107 male and female patients with major …

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• 29 January

  Daoist fasting regulates glucose and cholesterol levels

  

  Background: Dynamic orchestration of metabolic pathways during continuous fasting remains unclear. Objective: We investigated the physiological effects of Bigu-style fasting and underlying metabolic reprogramming in healthy adults. Methods: We conducted a 5-d Bigu trial in 43 healthy subjects [age 23.2 ± 2.4 y; BMI (in kg/m2) 22.52 ± 1.79]. Physiological indicators and body …

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• 28 January

  Acupuncture is effective for functional gastrointestinal disorders

  

  Objectives: The therapeutic effect of acupuncture treatments on functional gastrointestinal disorders is contentious. A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Methods: The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PUBMED, Web of Science, Wanfang Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and VIP Database were searched through December 31, …

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• 28 January

  Auricular acupuncture combined with lavender oil reduces preoperative anxiety

  

  Introduction: Auricular acupuncture at the “relaxation point” and lavender oil aromatherapy can reduce preoperative anxiety associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Data on the effect of combined auricular acupuncture and lavender oil aromatherapy in patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions with the use of local anesthesia or under conscious sedation are sparse. The …

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• 26 January

  Acupuncture aids inflammatory bowel disease by acting as a immune modulator

  

  Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic inflammatory disease with a high prevalence and canceration rate. The immune disorder is one of the recognized mechanisms. Acupuncture is widely used to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have proven the effectiveness of acupuncture in …

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• 25 January

  The Chinese herb Ku Shen aids in cancer treatment

  

  Background: Chemotherapy has become the main means to prolong the life of patients with advanced digestive tract cancer; however, it is associated with serious toxicity and side effects. Compound Ku Shen Injection is a pure Chinese herbal preparation, which can assist chemotherapy, inhibit tumor cell proliferation, and reduce adverse reactions of …

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• 23 January

  Acupuncture can improve sacroiliac joint malposition

  

  Aim: To provide available quantitative evidence of efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatments for improving sacroiliac joint malposition. Methods: Databases such as the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Science and Technology Journal Database, Wanfang Database, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were searched by computer to …

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• 22 January

  Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine increases ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS

  

  Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex polygenic disease and is one of the most common endocrinological and reproductive disorders. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture combined with herbal medicine among infertile females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Method: A total of 86 women with …

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