Paraventricular hypothalamus is demonstrated to regulate stress, feeding behaviors, and other related homeostatic processes. However, no direct evidence has been investigated for the role of pentricular hypothalamus in swallowing function. Acupuncture therapy at Lianquan (CV 23) acupoint has been reported to improve the swallowing function in clinical trials, but its …
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Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture on the expression of myocardial protein kinase B (Akt) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) in acute myocardial ischemia rats. Methods: Thirty male SD rats were randomly divided into control, model and electroacupuncture groups (n=10 in each group). The acute myocardial ischemia model was established …
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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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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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Background: Urinary retention is one of the most frequent complications of spinal cord injuries and negatively impacts patient satisfaction and quality of life. Acupuncture as an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has recently drawn widespread attention for its potential in the management of urinary retention. However, there are many …
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Objective: To observe the effect of herb-partitioned moxibustion combined with electroacupuncture on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in patients with symptom pattern of kidney deficiency and phlegm-dampness. Methods: Totally 62 PCOS patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into intervention group and control group. In the intervention group, acupoints were subjected …
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The incidence and disability rate of spinal cord injury worldwide are high, imposing a heavy burden on patients. Considerable research efforts have been directed toward identifying new strategies to effectively treat SCI. Governor Vessel electro-acupuncture, used in traditional Chinese medicine, combines acupuncture with modern electrical stimulation. It has been shown …
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Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture on motor function and muscle state in patients with primary osteoporosis. Methods: A total of 60 female patients with primary osteoporosis were randomized into an observation group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off). On the …
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Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture on motor function and muscle state in patients with primary osteoporosis. Methods: A total of 60 female patients with primary osteoporosis were randomized into an observation group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 1 case dropped off). On the …
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Electroacupuncture is a safe and effective method for treating obesity. However, how it modulates reward-related brain activity/functional connectivity and gut hormones remains unclear. We employed resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (RS-fMRI) and resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) to investigate electroacupuncture induced changes in resting-state activity and RSFC in reward-related regions and …
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