Research summary (Electroacupuncture): The effects of electroacupuncture and the Otago Exercise Program in older adults with sarcopenia: A randomized controlled study. - Medicine, 2026.
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Research summary (Chinese Herbal Medicine): Acupoint Application for Constipation in Thoracolumbar Compression Fracture. - Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE, 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.
Read More »Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Cai's gynecology cyclical therapy with stasis-clearing and meridian-warming method for primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial. - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2026.
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Acupuncture for Allergic Rhinitis: A Review of 38 Trials - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
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Background: Acupuncture has been used for the treatment of chronic migraine, but high-quality evidence is scarce. We aimed to evaluate acupuncture’s efficacy and safety compared to topiramate for chronic migraine. Methods: This double-dummy randomized controlled trial included participants aged 18-65 years diagnosed with chronic migraine. They were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive …
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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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Background: Insomnia contributes to inflammation in breast cancer survivors. This study evaluates whether insomnia treatment reverses inflammation in breast cancer survivors with insomnia. Methods: Participants (n = 90) were randomized to 3 months of Tai Chi (n = 45) or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)(n = 45), and followed for one …
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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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