Tag Archives: Electroacupuncture

Introduction: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) has been proposed for postoperative urinary retention (POUR). This meta-analysis evaluated the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in preventing postoperative urinary retention. Methods: Databases were searched until February 6, 2023. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for preventing postoperative urinary retention were …

Background: Trigger finger (TF; a type of stenosing tenosynovitis) is common, affecting the flexor tendons of the hand, often causing significant pain and functional impairment. Treatment can include splinting, corticosteroid injection, or surgical release. There is little published research on the role of electroacupuncture for treating trigger finger. Case: After more than …

Introduction: Optimal treatment strategies for post-stroke dysphagia remain to be explored. Electroacupuncture has attracted widespread attention due to its simplicity, cheapness, and safety. However, the efficacy of electroacupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia lacks high-level evidence-based medical support. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the clinical value of electroacupuncture in …

Background: : Post-stroke upper limb spasticity (PS-ULS) causes a decline in the quality of life of patients by reducing their ability to perform normal daily activities. Objectives: : We performed pre- and post-treatment analyses of the changes in stroke patients with ULS following constant electroacupuncture therapy. Methods: : Thirty patients with PS-ULS underwent …

Introduction: Adjusting internal organs and dredging channel electroacupuncture has a definite effect on type 2 diabetes, but the specific mechanism still needs to be further clarified. This study aims to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture on the gut microbiota and bile acids in db/db mice after the intervention of “adjusting internal …

Diabetic foot ulcers are the prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus, frequently culminating in arteriosclerosis of the lower extremities and consequent development of chronic wounds. The effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) as therapeutic intervention for promoting wound healing in this particular group of patients has been comprehensively assessed in this study. A …

Background: Patients with interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) commonly face a decline in their quality of life and social functioning upon discontinuation of conventional therapy, which is known for its limited efficacy and the risk of relapse. While the existing evidence is somewhat restricted, acupuncture is being explored as …

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the specific neurological mechanisms underlying the effects of electroacupuncture at Shenmen (HT 7) with Neiguan (PC 6) acupoints in patients with primary insomnia (PI). We sought to understand these mechanisms by comparing changes in areaal homogeneity (ReHo) before and after treatment in PI patients and …

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture on cortical activation and swallowing muscle groups. The study examined brain activation in healthy subjects performing swallowing tasks during electroacupuncture. Additionally, the study analyzed electromyographic signals of swallowing muscle groups after electroacupuncture. Methods: Twenty-seven healthy subjects were randomly separated into three groups. …

Objective: To examine the effect of low-frequency acupoint electrical stimulation (LFES) on the surface electromyographic (sEMG) signals of the thumb-to-finger movement muscles in stroke patients, and to evaluate the clinical efficacy of LFES on hand function recovery after stroke. Methods: Sixty patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to a …