Research summary (Electroacupuncture): The interventional effect of acupuncture on overall cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease spectrum disorders: A meta-analysis. - Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 2026.
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Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Analysis of the efficacy and mechanism of action of Buzhong Yiqi Decoction on gastric cancer using meta-analysis and network pharmacology. - Medicine, 2026.
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Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating severe pneumonia: A meta-analysis and systematic review. - Medicine, 2026.
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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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Background: Electroacupuncture (EA) is considered as an effective treatment for urinary retention (UR). Methods: Up to April 7, 2023, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of electroacupuncture for urinary retention were extensively searched in 8 databases, including Pubmed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese Journal Full-text Database, Wanfang Data, and …
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Objective: This study aims to systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating mammary hyperplasia. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in various databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and VIP Database, from their inception until July 2023. Only randomized …
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Introduction: Depression is a pervasive mental health challenge with substantial global ramifications. Contemporary therapeutic strategies predominantly consist of psychological interventions and pharmacological treatments. Acupuncture, deeply rooted in ancient traditions and bolstered by a plethora of clinical trials, demonstrates considerable efficacy in depression. This study aims to elucidate the efficacy and safety …
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Background: Ginkgo biloba L. preparations (GBLPs) are a class of Chinese herbal medicine used in the adjuvant treatment of ischemic stroke (IS). Recently, several systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) of ginkgo biloba L. preparations for ischemic stroke have been published. Objective: This overview aims to assess the quality of related SRs …
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Background: Abnormal psychological state and neurotransmitter levels are important factors affecting sleep quality. Numerous studies have shown that tuina can improve the symptoms of sleep disorders in patients with insomnia while relieving anxiety and depression and regulating neurotransmitter levels. However, there have been no meta-analyses on the effect of tuina on …
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Background: Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a prevalent postoperative complication in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Acupuncture holds promise as a great potential therapeutic intervention. The efficacy of acupuncture therapy for postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction has been assessed in some studies, however, the variability in results and study quality influences …
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