Research summary (Cupping Therapy): Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological traditional Chinese medicine therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review an - Frontiers in medicine, 2026.
Read More »Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Therapeutic effects of traditional Chinese medicine injections with heat-clearing and detoxifying properties on viral pneumonia: a systemati - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026.
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Acupuncture Shows Promise as an Adjunct in Drug Addiction Treatment - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
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Acupuncture Among Non-Drug Therapies That May Aid Recovery of Consciousness - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
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Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) is mainly characterized by intense pain and severe skin lesions, particularly during the acute phase, which seriously affects the patient’s quality of life. Acupuncture is a widely used and effective treatment for herpes zoster. However, there are many types of acupuncture, which have different curative efficacy. This …
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Objective: Although several acupuncture and moxibustion therapies have been tested in managing breast cancer-related lymphedema, there is little consensus regarding the best options for treating this condition. This systematic review and network meta-analysis compared the efficacy of various acupuncture and/or moxibustion therapies for breast cancer-related lymphedema. Methods: Seven databases and two clinical …
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Background: Acupuncture of the governor vessel and Yangming meridian are widely used in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, the optimal meridian for acupuncture in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke remains uncertain. Purpose: This network meta-analysis study aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture at governor vessel and …
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Objective: Migraine is a common neurological disorder, which resulting in significant societal and personal burdens. Acupuncture has attracted widespread attention in migraine prophylaxis and treatment in recent years. Although some studies have confirmed the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy in treating migraines, there is still a lack of comprehensive evaluation regarding the …
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Background: Cardiogenic shock (CS) is the primary cause of death in patients suffering acute myocardial infarction. As an emerging and efficacious therapeutic approach, Chinese herbal injections (CHIs) are gaining significant popularity in China. However, the optimal CHIs for treating cardiogenic shock remain uncertain. Method: We searched eight databases from inception to 30 …
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Objectives: Few studies comparing the effects of different types of Tai Chi exercises on preventing falls in older adults. We compared the effects for finding an optimal intervention. Methods: We searched 12 databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and so on, from their inception to January 13, …
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