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Effect of moxibustion on N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor subtype 2B expression in hippocampus of rheumatoid arthritis model rats
ConclusionMoxibustion reduces hyperalgesia in RA inflammatory rats. The analgesic effect may be related to the decrease in the expression and phosphorylation levels of NR2B in the hippocampus. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical observation on moxibustion at Baihui (GV20) plus Tuina for children with postnasal drip syndrome
ConclusionThe clinical efficacy of moxibustion at Baihui (GV20) plus Tuina at the head and face on the basis of nasal spray with Western medicine is more significant than that of Western medicine alone for PNDS in children. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical study of warm needling moxibustion combined with entecavir in the treatment of compensated cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis B
ConclusionWarm needling moxibustion combined with entecavir treatment can improve liver function, reduce the inner diameters of the portal vein and splenic vein, spleen thickness, and liver hardness, and improve liver fibrosis indicators in patients with CHB cirrhosis, which may be related to the reduction of serum IL-21 and PDGF levels. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Meta-analysis of acupuncture intervening exercise-induced fatigue
ConclusionBased on the existing evidence, acupuncture can be recognized as effective in improving EIF and is worthy of promotion in clinical settings. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical efficacy of Tuina manipulations for lumbar disc herniation and its influence on posture-associated indicators
ConclusionBoth the sinew-bone balancing and conventional Tuina manipulations can reduce pain in LDH patients, improve lumbar function, and adjust the angle-dependent muscle tone coefficient of the posterior muscle chain and lumbar posture symmetry; except for the general posture symmetry of the posterior muscle chain, the sinew-bone balancing manipulation wins out over the conventional Tuina manipulation. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of electroacupuncture pretreatment on motor function and cerebral blood flow in MCAO model rats
ConclusionEA pretreatment improves the limb motor function in MCAO model rats, alleviates the symptoms of neurological deficits, promotes the recovery of cerebral blood flow, reduces the cerebral infarction area after MCAO modeling, and increases the VEGF expression in the brain tissue. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Therapeutic efficacy and safety rating of Tui-Pushing chest-back manipulation for children with cough variant asthma
ConclusionIt is effective and safe to use pediatric Tuina, Tui-Pushing chest-back manipulation, plus the conventional treatment protocol to treat CVA in children. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in controlling myopia in children and its influence on retinal blood flow
ConclusionEA treatment once a week for 6 months can delay the increase of AL and improve the retinal surface blood flow in myopic children. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical efficacy observation of spine subtle adjusting manipulation for postpartum low back pain
ConclusionSpine subtle adjusting manipulation can effectively relieve the pain for patients with PLBP, and improve their daily activity function. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on the expression levels of PGF2 α, E2, P, and mRNAs of PGF2αR and E2R in rats with primary dysmenorrhea due to cold-dampness stagnation
ConclusionThe analgesic effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on PD due to cold-dampness stagnation may be related to regulating the mRNA expression levels of PGF2 α and E2 receptors in the uterine tissues. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical observation of pediatric Tuina plus oral Chinese medication for pediatric anorexia due to spleen failing in transportation
ConclusionTuina manipulation of Yun Shui Ru Tu plus oral administration of Chinese medication is significantly effective in treating pediatric anorexia due to spleen failing in transportation, which can improve the appetite of children and improve the symptoms of anorexia, and the curative effect is better than that of oral administration of Chinese medication alone. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Therapeutic efficacy observation of warm needling moxibustion plus Tuina for knee osteoarthritis
ConclusionWarming needling moxibustion plus Tuina can effectively relieve the pain in patients with KOA, improve their daily activity function, and increase the sEMG signals of the quadriceps femoris. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of electroacupuncture on angiogenesis and cortical VEGF and BDNF expression in rats with focal cerebral ischemia
ConclusionEA therapy can up-regulate the VEGF and BDNF expression levels and increase the rCBF in the cortex of rats with focal cerebral ischemia, which may be one mechanism of EA in the cerebral ischemia treatment. The therapeutic effect is accumulated with the effective time, and the concurrent treatment of the brain and heart group is superior to the traditional acupoint group in promoting angiogenesis. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture plus Tuina for spastic cerebral palsy and discussion of its mechanism
ConclusionBased on the symptomatic treatment and motor development therapy, Tuina and acupuncture treatment can effectively treat spastic CP children, manifesting as reducing muscle tone, boosting mental development, and improving motor function and cerebral hemodynamics. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Acupuncture plus naloxone hydrochloride in the treatment of coma after surgery for cerebral hemorrhage: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionAcupuncture combined with naloxone hydrochloride for the treatment of coma after surgery for cerebral hemorrhage can promote patients ’ awakening, improve the degree of coma, reduce the volume of cerebral edema, and enhance cerebral blood flow velocity, producing a better effect than naloxone hydrochloride used alone; it may be related to its reduction of cerebrospinal fluid Caspase-3 and MIF levels. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research