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 …
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Background: Acupuncture has been widely practiced for primary insomnia (PI). However, the relative benefit and harm among acupuncture therapies remain uncertain. Objectives: To compare and evaluate the effect differences of multiple acupuncture therapies for patients with primary insomnia. Methods: Systematic literature search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Pairs of reviewers independently conducted literature …
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As a representative of acupuncture and nonpharmaceutical therapy, auricular acupuncture has been widely for the treatment of insomnia. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation is a combination of auricular point stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation. It can not only treat primary insomnia effectively, but also is noninvasive, painless, portable and economical. …
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