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Acupuncture as an adjuvant therapy for rare bilateral cerebral peduncular infarction: a case report Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Yuan Wang, Mei Li, Shanshan Ling, Ge Zhang, Leying Zhu, Wenbin Fu, Lechang Zhan
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Motor behavior improvement in naive gerbils by cholinergic receptor activation and acupuncture Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Kelly Zhang, Manoela Gallon Pitta, Gustavo Henrique de Mello Rosa, Lucas Hipolito do Espírito Santo, Josie Resende Torres Silva, Elaine Caldeira de Oliveira Guirro, João Eduardo de Araujo
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Acupuncture treatment for post-stroke hemianopia: a case report Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Xueqian Jia, Fu Xu, Erhui Yu, Yihui Liu, Rong Wang, Gongyue Zhou
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Efficacy of acupuncture on drinkers with chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome: secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Lili Zhu, Yuanjie Sun, Shiyan Yan, Xiaoxu Liu, Xinlu Wang, Zhishun Liu
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in drinkers with chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS).Methods:We conducted a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial across multiple centers, involving 224 drinkers. Patients received either acupuncture or sham acupuncture treatment. The primary outcome was the proportion of responders, defined as participants who
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Nonsurgical treatment of bilateral vocal fold paralysis: a case study of voice training combined with acupuncture Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Jing Peng, Mi Zou, Manwa L Ng, Jie Tan, Juan Xiang
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Electroacupuncture ameliorates senile osteoporosis by promoting bone remodeling and regulating autophagy Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Jing Liu, Jun Zhou, Jinlin Wang, Xiarong Huang, Mengjian Qu, Ying Liao, Guanghua Sun, Peirui Zhong, Jinqu Tan, Zhilu Sun
Objectives:Osteoporosis is widely regarded as a typical aged-related disease caused by impaired bone remodeling. This research was designed to explore the protective effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on senile osteoporosis in a rat model and investigate the underlying mechanisms.Methods:Three-month-old rats were randomly selected as the youth group, and 24-month-old rats were randomly assigned to
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Effect of acupuncture on corrugator muscle activity in temporomandibular joint disorder: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-19 Takahiro Yamada,Hiroyoshi Yajima,Miho Takayama,Morihiro Nasu,Konomi Imanishi,Judith M Schlaeger,Nobuari Takakura
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Signaling pathways in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease with acupuncture: a narrative review. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Chao Ke,Shengtao Shan,Yan Tan,Yang Cao,Zhengrong Xie,Senjie Shi,Jiang Pan,Wei Zhang
BACKGROUND To date, there is no effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is increasing in prevalence worldwide. The objective of this review was to summarize the core targets and signaling pathways involved in acupuncture treatment for AD. METHODS We reviewed numerous signaling pathways, including mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), phosphatidylinositol
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Electroacupuncture for post-COVID proctodynia: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-06-07 Amit Kumar
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Electroacupuncture treatment improves postoperative ileus by inhibiting the Th1 cell-mediated inflammatory response through the vagus nerve Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-30 Hao Gao, Liyue Lu, Lili Li, Zhiyu Yin, Wenqing Ruan, Yinghua Zou, He Li, Yalan Zhou, Xing Li, Yongqiang Wang, Jiangang Song, Wenting Chen, Jian Wang
Background:Electroacupuncture (EA) has been reported to improve intestinal motility in mice with postoperative ileus (POI). Previous studies, however, have yielded heterogeneous results regarding the effect of EA on POI.Methods:Herein, a POI mouse model was constructed by intestinal manipulation. To evaluate the effect of EA treatment on colonic transit, the levels of inflammatory markers (macrophage
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Acupuncture knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and health service needs after traumatic brain injury: a cross-sectional survey Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Mark D Sodders, Shyam J Deshpande, Jeffery A Dusek, Ryan Bradley, Monica S Vavilala
Background:Acupuncture is a promising treatment for common symptoms after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Our objectives were to explore knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about acupuncture, identify health service needs and assess the perceived feasibility of weekly acupuncture visits among individuals with TBI.Methods:We surveyed adults 18 years of age and older with TBI who received care at the University
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A clinical audit of patient outcomes in real-world acupuncture practice Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 Nick Lowe, Natalia Permyakova, Rodney Dutton
Introduction:Clinical auditing represents a valuable and cost-effective method for the collection of patient outcomes and is increasingly being used to inform clinical guidelines. The aim of this clinical audit was to assess patient outcomes across a small subset of acupuncture practitioners and private practices in the United Kingdom.Methods:The Measure Yourself Medical Outcomes Profile (MYMOP) questionnaire
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Acupuncture in the treatment of cocaine addiction: how does it work? Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Luqiang Sun, Haichuan Wang
Cocaine is a frequently abused and highly addictive drug that damages brain health and imposes substantial social and economic costs. Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of cocaine addiction and has been shown to improve abnormal mental and motor states. This article mainly focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms involving the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS)
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Practice recommendations for physiotherapists in Canada managing adverse events associated with acupuncture Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Venkadesan Rajendran
In Canada, acupuncture is a regulated medical practice that involves inserting thin needles at specific points on the body to alleviate pain and other health conditions. Acupuncture is a controlled act in physiotherapy practice. Therefore, physiotherapists who incorporate acupuncture into their practice should have the necessary education and roster this controlled act with the regulatory college in
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A clinical audit in a UK-based acupuncture private practice: assessing patient demographics, outcomes and experience Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-04 Nick Lowe, Natalia Permyakova, Rodney Dutton
Objectives:The aim of this clinical audit was to assess patient demographics, outcomes and experience with care in patients who received acupuncture in a private practice setting in the United Kingdom.Methods:Demographic and clinical data were extracted from patients’ records over a 7-year period. The Measure Yourself Medical Outcomes Profile (MYMOP) questionnaire and an adapted Patient Global Impression
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Electroacupuncture improves apoptosis of nucleus pulposus cells via the IL-22/JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway in a rat model of cervical intervertebral disk degeneration Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-04 Sen Yan, Ling-Yao Xie, Xia-Xia Duan, Jia-Xuan Tan, Song Yang, Ling Meng, Qing-Hua Zhong, Wei-Di Lin, Jia-Ni Yang, Yao-Yao Xiao, Xueyu Jiang
Background:Cervical spondylosis (CS) is a prevalent disorder that can have a major negative impact on quality of life. Traditional conservative treatment has limited efficacy, and electroacupuncture (EA) is a novel treatment option. We investigated the application and molecular mechanism of EA treatment in a rat model of cervical intervertebral disk degeneration (CIDD).Methods:The CIDD rat model was
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Use of acupuncture to enhance recovery of gastrointestinal function after thoracoscopic surgery Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-05-03 Jia-He Lin, Lei Wan, Fu-Shan Xue
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Electroacupuncture attenuates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by regulating oxidative stress, neuronal death and neuroinflammation via stimulation of PPAR-γ Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Nanfang Cheng, Xinyuan Cheng, Feng Tan, Yangui Liang, Lihong Xu, Jian Wang, Jiuqing Tan
Background:Oxidative stress and inflammatory responses play essential roles in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Electroacupuncture (EA) is widely used as a rehabilitation method for stroke in China; however, the underlying mechanism of action remains unclear. Peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) has been reported to impact anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects
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Delayed recovery of sudden sensorineural hearing loss treated with magnetic acupuncture: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Ha-Kyung Jea,Ye-Eun Min,Soyoung Park
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Acupuncture for the treatment of vestibular migraine: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Mao Li,Jin Xu
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Acupuncture for sudden sensorineural hearing loss after COVID-19: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Yiting Zhang,Wenwen Yang,Sujing Li,Siyue Yang,Xinbo Gu,Hantong Hu,Hong Gao
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Trigger point acupuncture for patellofemoral arthritis: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Xiaolin Ye,Tong Li,XiaoXia Zheng,Aiguo Xue
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Acupuncture treatment of deep and superficial peroneal nerve injuries caused by V-A ECMO-induced right limb ischemia: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Cong Deng,Yimei Guan,Yanting Liang,Xiaolin Zhuo,Dianyu Zhang,Jinxiong Lao
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Effects of electroacupuncture on intestinal microflora and plasma metabolites in an insulin-resistant mouse model of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Linhui Cao,Sheng Zhou,Jianjun Li,Kefang Chen,Xiaojin Xue,Wei Yi
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at ST36 on intestinal microflora and plasma metabolites in a mouse model of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), to provide a theoretical basis and guidance for the clinical treatment of T2DM by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). METHODS Sixteen T2DM db/db mice were randomly divided into treatment (T, n = 8) and model (M, n = 8) groups, and
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Acupuncture for patients with insomnia and predictors of treatment response: a chart review. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Yujin Choi,Duk-Jong Yu,Kee Chul Ha,Jong-Min Min,Woon-Yong Choi,Dae-Sang Yun,Bum-Hee Kwak,Seung-Gyeom Kim,Jong-Wuk Yoon,Hang-Ki Kim,Dong-Kwan Lim,Kyung-Bae Jeon,Seong-Rok Kim,Sang-Yoon Lee,Sungha Kim
BACKGROUND Acupuncture is a potentially effective non-pharmacological treatment for insomnia. OBJECTIVE We observed the responses of patients with insomnia to acupuncture in routine clinical practice. In addition, we explored patient characteristics that might affect the treatment response to acupuncture for insomnia. METHODS Medical records of patients with insomnia in a Korean medicine clinic with
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Effects of contralateral versus ipsilateral electroacupuncture for analgesia and rehabilitation after unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Hai Huang,Kangmin Tang,Xiuling Song,Ling Zhao,Yongying Liang,Hui Xu,Lianbo Xiao,Yuelai Chen
PURPOSE Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a treatment for advanced knee osteoarthritis. Since postoperative pain affects rehabilitation, this study aimed to determine whether electroacupuncture (EA) contralateral to the surgical site is more effective than ipsilateral EA or sham EA in terms of relieving postoperative pain and promoting post-TKA rehabilitation. METHODS In this parallel, single-blind
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Efficacy of trigger point dry needling on pain and function of the hip joint: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Bijan Forogh,Amirhossein Ghaseminejad Raeini,Roham Jebeli Fard,Peyman Mirghaderi,Amin Nakhostin-Ansari,Noureddin Nakhostin-Ansari,Hossein Bahari,Amir Human Hoveidaei
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the evidence for the impact of dry needling (DN) on hip pain and function. METHODS Medline/PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane CENTRAL databases were searched systematically through June 2022 for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) investigating the impact of DN on hip pain and function. Version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for
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Acupuncture for androgenetic alopecia: a report of two cases. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Wendi Dong,Xiaxia Jin,Shan Mo
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Acupuncture for functional ankle instability: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Zhibin Fu,Han Wang,Xin Guo,Yizhuan Huang
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Electroacupuncture ameliorates hepatic defects in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome induced by letrozole and a high-fat diet. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Shiya Huang,Chuyi Yu,Min Hu,Qidan Wen,Xiaohui Wen,Shuna Li,Kunyin Li,Hongxia Ma
BACKGROUND This study was designed to evaluate the effects of low-frequency electroacupuncture (EA) on glucose and lipid disturbances in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) characterized by insulin resistance (IR) and hepatic steatosis. METHODS The PCOS rat model was induced by continuous administration of letrozole (LET) combined with a high-fat diet (HFD). Female Sprague-Dawley rats were
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Appropriate times to measure the credibility of blinding in placebo-controlled acupuncture trials. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Taras I Usichenko,Mike Cummings
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Intrathoracic migration of an acupuncture needle causing chronic empyema: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Soon-Ho Chon
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A modern interpretation of traditional galvanic current: percutaneous needle electrolysis therapy. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Mustafa Turgut Yildizgoren,Fatih Bagcier
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Can a single-needle periosteal acupuncture approach achieve more than a stellate ganglion block? Two case reports. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Hamdy A Hendawy,Wael Hassaan,Taysser M Abdelraheem,Ahmed M Elewa,Mohamed E Abuelnaga
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In vitro culture of muscle cells derived from myofascial trigger points. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Lin Liu,Qiang-Min Huang,Qing-Guang Liu
OBJECTIVE To examine for the in vitro existence of contractile nodules on the taut band of muscle fibers where myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are located (using cell culture). METHODS Sixteen male Sprague-Dawley rats (7 weeks old) were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. A blunt striking injury and eccentric exercise were applied to the gastrocnemius muscle of rats in the experimental
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Acupuncture for restless legs syndrome: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Han Wang,Hongbo Jin,Zhiyang Liu,Chengju Tan,Yizhuan Huang
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Patient interest in acupuncture for smoking cessation: a survey. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Kelsey M Sicker,Michelle Secic,Anna Graham,Stephen E Auciello
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The most widely available treatment options to assist patients in smoking cessation are limited by side effects and moderate efficacy at best. Acupuncture may be an effective option for smoking cessation. The goal of this study was to establish the need for and interest in acupuncture therapy to potentially
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Dry needling, trigger point electroacupuncture and motor point electroacupuncture for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome involving the trapezius: a randomised clinical trial. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Marlene Zuccolotto Moro,Edison Iglesias de Oliveira Vidal,Norma Sueli Pinheiro Módolo,Fernanda Bono Fukushima,Guilherme Antonio Moreira de Barros
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare trigger point (TrP) dry needling, TrP electroacupuncture and motor point electroacupuncture of the trapezius muscle for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). METHODS This randomised clinical trial included 90 patients divided into three groups. Group 1 was treated with dry needling of TrPs, group 2 with intramuscular electrical stimulation
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The protein kinase A signaling pathway mediates the effect of electroacupuncture on excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor in a rat model of neurogenic bladder. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-29 Qiong Liu,Qi-Rui Qu,Ming Xu,Ji-Sheng Liu,Fang Qi,Xi-Qin Yi,Hong Zhang,Lu Zhou,Kun Ai
BACKGROUND Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a form of neurological bladder dysfunction characterized by excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor. Protein kinase A (PKA) signaling is involved in the contraction of the detrusor muscle. AIMS To investigate whether PKA signaling mediates the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on the excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor in NB. METHODS Sixty rats
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Electroacupuncture at GB20 improves cognitive ability and synaptic plasticity via the CaM-CaMKII-CREB signaling pathway following cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-15 Qing Han,Feng Wang
BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on cognitive recovery and synaptic remodeling in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) followed by reperfusion and explore the possible mechanism. METHOD Focal cerebral ischemia was modeled in healthy adult Sprague-Dawley rats by MCAO. The MCAO rats were classified into four groups: sham, MCAO, MCAO + GB20
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Effectiveness of acupuncture for postoperative gastrointestinal recovery in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Yingjun Zhang,Chaopeng Ou,Xiaolin Luo,Yinqian Kang,Li Jiang,Shaoyong Wu,Handong Ouyang
BACKGROUND Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (PGD) is one of the most common complications among patients who have undergone thoracic surgery. Acupuncture has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat gastrointestinal diseases and has shown benefit as an alternative therapy for the management of digestive ailments. This study aimed to explore the therapeutic effectiveness of
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Novel insights into weight loss: acupuncture combined with a very low-carbohydrate diet-a Swiss experience. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Massimo Fumagalli,Raymond G Landgraaf,Nadège N Schiavi-Lods,Sorin S Golcea,Harry R Büller,Max Nieuwdorp
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the effects of an acupuncture-diet program for treatment of overweight and obesity. METHODS The program consisted of weekly acupuncture sessions combined with a very low-carbohydrate diet in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or above. Data were collected retrospectively between 2002 and 2021 in seven clinics in Switzerland through
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Neuroanatomical characteristics of the traditional acupuncture point location ST36. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Poney Chiang,Dody Chang,Heeyoung Moon,Younbyoung Chae
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Evaluation of the analgesic effect of acupuncture in advanced pancreatic cancer: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Yunlong Liu,Zhaoqian Gong,Yongrui Yang,Yinghui Zhao,Wenxi Li,Jiaxin Hao,Xiaojing Fan
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Combined effects of stretching and low-frequency electroacupuncture on posterior shoulder joint tightness: a case report. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Toshihiro Maemichi,Shigeru Meguriya,Atsuya Furusho,Zijian Liu,Toshiharu Tsutsui,Tsukasa Kumai
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Acupuncture improves certain aspects of sleep in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Sarah El Iskandarani,Lingyun Sun,Susan Qing Li,Gloria Pereira,Sergio Giralt,Gary Deng
BACKGROUND High-dose chemotherapy followed by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is associated with a high symptom burden including sleep disturbance. Here we present the results of a secondary analysis of a randomized, sham-controlled trial assessing the effect of acupuncture on sleep quality during HSCT. METHODS Adult multiple myeloma patients undergoing inpatient and outpatient autologous
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Electroacupuncture improves cardiac function after myocardial infarction by regulating the mobilization and migration of endogenous stem cells. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Shou-Song Xuan,Yue Zhao,Yan Zheng,Jing Zhu,Han Li,Ping-Ping Lu,Shui-Jin Shao,Hai-Dong Guo,Fang-Fang Mou
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore the role and mechanisms of electroacupuncture (EA) in the regulation of chemokines in endogenous stem cell mobilization and myocardial regeneration after myocardial infarction (MI). METHODS An MI model was constructed in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery. After 4 weeks of treatment, echocardiography
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Acupuncture modulates development of myopia by reducing NLRP3 inflammasome activation via the dopamine-D1R signaling pathway. Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-21 Chih-Sheng Chen,Chi-Fong Lin,Yung-Lan Chou,Der-Yen Lee,Peng-Tai Tien,Yao-Chien Wang,Ching-Yao Chang,En-Shyh Lin,Jamie Jiin Chen,Ming-Yen Wu,Hsiangyu Ku,Dekang Gan,Yung-Ming Chang,Hui-Ju Lin,Lei Wan
BACKGROUND Dopamine has been suggested to be a stop signal for eye growth and affects the development of myopia. Acupuncture is known to increase dopamine secretion and is widely used to treat myopia clinically. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine if acupuncture inhibits myopia progression in form deprived Syrian hamsters by inducing rises in dopamine content that in turn suppress inflammasome
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Effects of electroacupuncture at KI3 and ST36 on the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus in a rat model of chronic glomerulonephritis Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Hang Su, Haosheng Wu, Shengbing Wu, Meiqi Zhou
Objective:The hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) acts as a critical integrating center of endocrine/autonomic responses and regulates visceral functional activities. However, its involvemen...
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Electroacupuncture of the cymba concha alleviates p-chlorophenylalanine-induced insomnia in mice Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Fenyan Zhang, Xiaoming Zhang, Qi Peng, Ling Tang
Objective:Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder and is often comorbid with mental and physical diseases. The present study was designed to investigate the hypnotic effect of electroacupuncture...
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Effect of acupuncture on brain functional networks in patients with mild cognitive impairment: an activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Rui Xia, Jinxin Ren, Mengyang Wang, Yiwen Wan, Yalan Dai, Xingjie Li, Zhuguo Wu, Shangjie Chen
Background:Prior research has shown that acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medical therapy, may have a certain therapeutic effect in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Furthermore, som...
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Effect of trigger point acupuncture on pain and functional activity in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a randomised controlled trial Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-09 Hong Liu, Ya-Ping Li, Mei-Jin Hou, Wu-Jie Huang, Xiao-Lin Chen, Zhen Gao, Zheng Jiang
Background:Trigger point (TrP) acupuncture is commonly used to treat chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP). Evidence for the efficacy of most TrP acupuncture modalities is weak or lacking.Obje...
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Effectiveness of acupuncture for fatigue in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Faezeh Khodaie, Abdorreza Naser Moghadasi, Amir Hooman Kazemi, Baixiao Zhao
Background:Fatigue is experienced by more than 65% of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Some studies have supported the effectiveness of acupuncture in improving the symptoms of MS.Objectiv...
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Antidepressant effects of acupuncture in a murine model: regulation of neurotrophic factors Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Teruhisa Yamamoto, Jun Kawanokuchi, Nobuyuki Nagaoka, Ken Takagi, Torao Ishida, Tomoya Hayashi, Ning Ma
Background:GV20 and Yintang are important targets in acupuncture treatment for depression. In this study, we examined the antidepressant effects of simultaneous acupuncture stimulation at GV20 and ...
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Health professionals’ attitudes towards acupuncture/acupressure for post-operative nausea and vomiting: a survey and implications for implementation Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Zhen Zheng, Wanda S Stelmach, Jason Ma, Juris Briedis, Raphael Hau, Mark Tacey, Jeannette Atme, Debra Bourne, Julie Crabbe, Catherine Fletcher, Paul Howat, Jenny Layton, Charlie C Xue
Purpose:Level 1 evidence supports the use of acupuncture/acupressure (A/A) to manage post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). This study aimed to survey healthcare professionals’ attitudes toward...
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Efficacy and safety of acupuncture as a complementary therapy for sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Jin Xian, Ling Wang, Changyun Zhang, Jian Wang, Yushuo Zhu, Huijuan Yu, Xin Zhang, Qiwen Tan
Background:Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by dysregulation of the host response to infection. Acupuncture is used for treatment of inflammatory diseases; however, its effecti...
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Electroacupuncture attenuates ac4C modification of P16 mRNA in the ovarian granulosa cells of a mouse model premature ovarian failure Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Zixiang Geng, Peng Liu, Long Yuan, Kaiyong Zhang, Jiajia Lin, Xiaoli Nie, Huiru Jiang, Bingrong Li, Te Liu, Bimeng Zhang
Background:Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a type of pathological aging, which seriously interferes with the fertility of affected women. Electroacupuncture (EA) may have a beneficial effect; ho...
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Effects of electroacupuncture on the ventral tegmental area- nucleus accumbens dopamine pathway in rats with chronic sleep deprivation Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Hanqing Xi, Wenzhong Wu, Shan Qin, Xiaoqiu Wang, Chengyong Liu
Background:Insomnia is a well-recognized clinical sleep disorder in the adult population. It has been established that acupuncture has a clinical effects in the treatment of insomnia; however, rese...
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Effects of electroacupuncture at ST36 and BL20 on the diabetic rat testis Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Gulnur Kizilay, Onur Ersoy, Cuneyt Bozer, Selim Demirtas, Selman Cikmaz, Ali Yılmaz
Objective:We aimed to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at ST36 and BL20 on the testicular tissues in a rat model of diabetes and to explore the mechanisms of action.Methods:A total o...
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Evaluation of the effects of manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture at LI4 and LI11 on perception thresholds: a prospective crossover trial Acupunct. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Aiko Oyamaguchi, Hiroshi Hanamoto, Yoshiki Tanaka, Sayo Takahashi, Hitoshi Niwa
Objective:The objective of the study was to investigate and compare the effects of manual acupuncture (MA) and electroacupuncture (EA) on current perception thresholds (CPTs) using quantitative met...