Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): The clinical efficacy of Astragalus-containing Chinese patent medicines in the effective treatment of heart failure: A systematic review and - Medicine, 2026.
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Research summary (Traditional Chinese Medicine): Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating severe pneumonia: A meta-analysis and systematic review. - Medicine, 2026.
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Research summary (Qi Gong): Comparative efficacy of traditional Chinese exercises in low back pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. - Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 2026.
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Research summary (Chinese Herbal Medicine): Traditional Chinese medicine in acne treatment: From classical formulas to bioactive phytoconstituents and mechanisms. - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 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 for Allergic Rhinitis: A Review of 38 Trials - a plain-language summary of a recent study.
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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: 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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