Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction seriously affects the quality of life of women. However, most women do not have access to effective treatment. Aim: This study aimed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the use of acupuncture in female sexual dysfunction treatment based on existing clear acupuncture protocol and experience-supported face-to-face therapy. …
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Numerous evidence has shown that patients with chronic fatigue syndrome have changes in resting brain functional connectivity, but there is no study on the brain network effect of Tai Chi Chuan intervention in chronic fatigue syndrome. To explore the influence of Tai Chi Chuan exercise on the causal relationship between …
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The present study was conducted to determine the effect of acupressure on health-related quality of life in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. This study was a double-blind, randomized clinical trial with a control group. Ninety-six patients with polycystic ovary syndrome from Mofateh gynecological clinic in Yasuj in Iran were enrolled …
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Objective: To explore the effect of medicine-separated moxibustion combined with mind-regulating acupuncture on the efficacy and quality of life of patients with allergic rhinitis. Methods: Sixty patients with allergic rhinitis cured from February 2019 to April 2021 were enrolled in our hospital. The patients were arbitrarily assigned into control and study groups. …
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Previous systematic reviews elucidate the efficacy of Tai Chi on the rehabilitation and treatment for various chronic diseases. Yet, no consensus has been reached on its efficacy and safety from those with chronic kidney disease. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to critically summarize what is already known about the …
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Background: In this study, we attempted to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis, and to test the robustness of the estimated effects. Methods: The Cochrane methodology standard was followed to conduct this systematic review. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing acupuncture with other therapies for allergic rhinitis were included. …
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Background: To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in improving quality of life (QOL) and activities of daily living among elderly patients with hypertension and impaired physical mobility in home health care. Methods: Seventy participants were allocated randomly to receive either acupuncture together with antihypertensive drugs (n = 35) or antihypertensive drugs only …
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Aims: To investigate the additional benefit of acupuncture to pelvic floor exercise (PFE) on the improvement of urinary incontinence and quality of life (QoL) in women. Methods: This was a single-blinded randomized controlled trial in a tertiary university hospital. Women with urinary incontinence in various severity and types were randomized to receive …
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Objective: Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignant neoplasm in women. Optimal treatment frequently includes a hormonal-blockage phase maintained for 5-10 years. Pharmacologic agents used for this blockage induce many climacteric-like symptoms, which often exact a heavy toll on patients’ quality of life. Acupuncture has had promising results for treating climacteric-like …
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Objective: To determine acupuncture-related treatments’ effects and duration on improving cognitive function, physical function, and quality of life in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Data sources: Eight electronic databases were searched for eligible randomized controlled trials from database inception to January 2021, including Medline, PubMed, EBSCO, Embase, Cochrane, Airiti Library, China National Knowledge …
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