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Research summary (Tai Chi): Effects of mind-body exercises on depressive symptoms in older adults: a comprehensive umbrella review of the evidence. - Frontiers in psychology, 2026.
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Meta-Analysis Suggests Tuina Combined with Traction May Improve Outcomes in Lumbar Disc Herniation
Research summary (Tuina): Efficacy and safety evaluation of massage combined with traction for lumbar disc herniation: a meta-analysis. - Frontiers in medicine, 2026.
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Tuina Combined with Standard Rehabilitation Shows Greater Ankle and Motor Improvements in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Research summary (Tuina): Motor developmental Tui na method with comprehensive rehabilitation in children with spastic cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial. - Complementary therapies in medicine, 2026.
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Sliding Cupping Therapy Shows Comparable Results to Standard Ultraviolet Light Treatment for Plaque Psoriasis in Small Trial
Research summary (Cupping Therapy): The sliding cupping therapy as an alternative strategy for treating plaque psoriasis: A randomized controlled trial. - Medicine, 2026.
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Network Meta-Analysis Finds Combined Acupuncture Approaches May Improve Post-Stroke Central Facial Paralysis
Research summary (Cupping Therapy): Comparison of the clinical efficacy of different acupuncture methods in the treatment of post-stroke central facial paralysis-a network meta - Frontiers in neurology, 2026.
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Randomised Magnetic Resonance Imaging Trial Finds Acupuncture at True Acupoints Linked to Brain Plasticity and Motor Recovery After Stroke
Research summary (Acupuncture): Neuroplastic Mechanisms of Acupuncture in Post-Stroke Motor Recovery: A Randomized Multimodal MRI Trial. - CNS neuroscience & therapeutics, 2026.
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Electroacupuncture at Hegu and Quchi Shows Preliminary Benefit for Upper Limb Recovery After Subacute Stroke
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Electroacupuncture for Motor Recovery in Subacute Stroke: A Randomized Trial Exploring CReST-Related Modulation. - Brain and behavior, 2026.
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Electroacupuncture Combined with Exercise May Improve Muscle Mass and Function in Older Adults with Sarcopenia
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): The effects of electroacupuncture and the Otago Exercise Program in older adults with sarcopenia: A randomized controlled study. - Medicine, 2026.
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Moxibustion Combined with Other Therapies Improves Lumbar Disc Herniation Outcomes
Moxibustion Combined with Other Therapies Improves Lumbar Disc Herniation Outcomes - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
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Network Meta-Analysis Finds Several Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies, Including Electroacupuncture, May Improve Fatigue-Related Markers in Animal Models
Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies in complementary and alternative medicine on improving fatigue levels, oxidative stress, infl - Frontiers in physiology, 2026.
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