Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 
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ConclusionIn treatment of PI with auricular points alone or combo therapy involving auricular points, Shenmen (TF4) was commonly used, and the commonly used point group consisted of Shenmen (TF4), Liver (CO12), Sympathetic (AH6a) and Heart (CO15). Auricular point therapy can be taken as a complementary therapy in treating PI. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - August 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) on myocardial remodeling and function in exercise-induced fatigue rats
ConclusionMoxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) and Zusanli (ST 36) both can effectively improve the occurrence of myocardial remodeling in exercise-induced fatigue rats, and the effect of moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) is better in improving cardiac function. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - August 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Adjunctive effects of acupressure therapy on pain and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an interventional study
ConclusionAcupressure therapy with pharmacological treatment can improve health-related QOL and pain among KOA patients. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - July 14, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Efficacy and effect on serum VEGF-C of mild moxibustion plus functional exercise for upper-limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery
ConclusionThe efficacy of mild moxibustion combined with functional exercise for upper-limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery is certain, which can reduce the difference in circumference between the two upper limbs, increase the lymphatic flow of the affected upper limb, improve the limb function and the quality of life, and regulate the serum VEGF-C level. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - July 14, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical efficacy observation on pediatric massage for chronic cough in children
ConclusionThe routine pediatric massage manipulations alone or in combination with Mo-rubbing abdomen manipulation both can significantly improve chronic cough in children; however, the combination obtains a better effect. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Efficacy of acupuncture in treating chronic non-specific low back pain
ConclusionThrough the analysis and comparison of the studies selected for this literature review, there is evidence providing that acupuncture is significantly more effective than current conservative treatment modalities for patients with CNSLBP in reducing pain and improving function. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Efficacy observation of Zhi Shen Tiao Sui acupuncture method for depression after ischemic stroke
ConclusionCompared with sole use of Western medication, medication combined with Zhi Shen Tiao Sui acupuncture can promote the recovery of neurological function, down-regulate the levels of CORT and ACTH and enhance the clinical efficacy in treating patients with depression after ischemic stroke, with a relatively high safety rating. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical efficacy observation of acupoint thread-embedding in treating obese patients with food addiction
ConclusionAcupoint thread-embedding therapy can produce significant efficacy in treating obese patients with food addiction; it can improve the food addiction state and work better in maintaining the efficacy compared with low-carbohydrate diet therapy. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical study of warm needling moxibustion plus intra-articular injection of sodium hyaluronate for chondromalacia patellae
ConclusionWarm needling moxibustion plus intra-articular injection of sodium hyaluronate can produce definite efficacy in treating chondromalacia patellae; it can mitigate the clinical symptoms, improve the lesion extent of chondromalacia and down-regulate the levels of NF-kB, TNF- α and IL-1β in knee joint fluid. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Assessment of the safety and efficacy of acupuncture in erectile dysfunction treatment
ConclusionAcupuncture can improve male erectile function. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical observation of heat-sensitive moxibustion for acute ischemic stroke
ConclusionConventional treatment plus heat-sensitive moxibustion is effective in intervening acute ischemic stroke. It can promote the recovery of neurological function, improve daily activities, and improve intracranial blood flow, which may be related to the regulation of serum SOD and HCY levels. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Therapeutic efficacy observation of acupuncture plus medicine for laryngopharyngeal reflux due to liver-qi stagnation and spleen deficiency
ConclusionAcupuncture plus medicine can improve symptoms and signs in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux due to liver-qi stagnation and spleen deficiency, and regulate esophageal motility and salivary pepsin level. Its efficacy is more significant compared with medicine alone. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of mild moxibustion on cancer-related fatigue, serum ghrelin and adiponectin in patients undergoing chemotherapy after colorectal cancer surgery
ConclusionBased on the routine treatments, mild moxibustion can relieve fatigue, improve quality of life, and improve the symptoms of spleen and kidney yang deficiency in patients undergoing chemotherapy after colorectal cancer surgery, which may be related to the regulation of serum ghrelin and adiponectin levels. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of acupuncture plus spinal manipulations on physical functioning and biochemical indicators in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
ConclusionConventional medication combined with acupuncture and spinal manipulations can improve clinical symptoms, accelerate the recovery of physical functioning, and reduce the ALP, ESR, CRP and OPG levels. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - May 4, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Investigation of acupuncture in improving sleep, cognitive and emotion based on attenuation of oxidative stress in prefrontal cortex in sleep-deprived rats
ConclusionMA therapy can lengthen the sleep time in sleep-deprived rats and improve learning and memory impairments induced by sleep deprivation, and the underlying mechanism may be associated with the enhancement of antioxidant capacity in the prefrontal cortex and the inhibition of hippocampal neuronal apoptosis. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - May 4, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
