Objective: The present study is aimed at investigating the biochemical and clinical effects of electroacupuncture in patients with sepsis. Methods: Patients with sepsis treated at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from July 2019 to December 2020 were included. Patients were randomly assigned to treatment with routine Western medicine or treatment with …
Read More »Tuina combined with Chinese herbs improves recovery from lumbar disc herniation
Objective: To directly or indirectly compare the effectiveness and pain relief of TN combined with different treatments for lumbar disc herniation. Methods: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang data, Chinese Biomedical Literature database (CBM), Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, and Web …
Read More »Tai Chi and Qi Gong improve cognition in Parkinson’s disease
Objectives: To explore whether tai chi and Qigong can improve cognitive function in patients with neurological disorders. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, SinoMed Database, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) databases were searched from inception to December 24, 2021. …
Read More »Tuina improves cognitive function and post-stroke depression
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) outcomes of Tuina therapy in patients with post-stroke depression. Methods: This was a single-center, randomized, two-armed, controlled trial. Eighty-four patients with post-stroke depression were selected and randomly assigned to a Tuina therapy group or a routine rehabilitation control group. The patients …
Read More »Tai Chi improves cognitive function in dementia patients
Background: Studies show that Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise, has the potential to improve cognitive and physical function among the elderly. However, debates continue about its effectiveness among persons with dementia (PWD). Primary study objective: This study assessed the effectiveness of Tai Chi in improving cognitive, physical, and emotional function …
Read More »Acupuncture at Hegu (LI 4) and Neiguan (PC 6) reduces spasms during a colonoscopy
Background: Intestinal spasm and peristalsis during colonoscopy are common but undesirable phenomena, which can easily lead to a missed diagnosis of colorectal polyps and other diseases, and antispasmodic drugs can have adverse side effects. Previous studies find that acupuncture can regulate abnormal gastrointestinal motility. But evidence quality is low and limited …
Read More »Electroacupuncture combined with metformin improves PCOS
Background: Acupuncture is a nonpharmacological treatment which has been known to improve ovulatory function in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women. Acupuncture modulates the somatic and autonomic nervous systems, which regulate endocrine and metabolic functions to impact ovulatory functions. Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture and pharmacological combination therapy on improving insulin …
Read More »Wu Qin Xi Qi Gong improves gait in Parkinson’s disease
The objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of Wu Qin Xi Qi Gong stretching on single- and dual-task gait, motor symptoms, and quality of life in people with mild and moderate Parkinson’s disease. This single-blind, randomized control trial included 40 participants with idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease who …
Read More »Acupuncture improves blood flow with infarction vertigo
Background: Vertigo is a cardinal symptom of posterior circulation infarction (POCI). Acupuncture is demonstrated to have a beneficial effect on posterior circulation infarction vertigo (PCIV). However, the mechanism of acupuncture therapy is not clarified. This study aims to assess the cerebral blood flow velocity modulation and clinical efficacy of acupuncture for …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Qin Xiang Qing Jie is as good as oseltamivir in the treatment of flu in children
Background: Qin Xiang Qing Jie an oral solution containing various Chinese herbs, is indicated for pediatric upper respiratory tract infections. The treatment of influenza also shows potential advantages in shortening the duration of illness and improving symptoms. However, there is still a lack of high-quality clinical evidence to support this. The …
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