Purpose: The number of clinical reports of acupuncture therapy in chronic kidney disease is gradually increasing. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to examine the therapeutic role of acupuncture therapy in kidney function and common symptoms in chronic kidney disease patients. Methods: We searched Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, China National …
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Objectives: The therapeutic effect of acupuncture treatment on chronic kidney disease was assessed, and the characteristics of acupoint selection in different chronic kidney disease types were summarised. Methods: A total of 100 patients with chronic kidney disease were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study, of whom 50 received acupuncture treatment for 12 …
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Previous systematic reviews elucidate the efficacy of Tai Chi on the rehabilitation and treatment for various chronic diseases. Yet, no consensus has been reached on its efficacy and safety from those with chronic kidney disease. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to critically summarize what is already known about the …
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Background: To apply non-invasive Autonomic Tongue Diagnosis System in analyzing tongue features in patients with chronic kidney disease. Material and methods: This was a cross-sectional, case-controlled observational study. Patients with chronic kidney disease who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled and divided into the following groups according to renal function …
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