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Decreased risk of acute myocardial infarction in stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment: a nationwide matched retrospective cohort study
Conclusions: We raised the possibility that acupuncture may be effective in lowering the risk of AMI in stroke patients aged 50–69 in this study, which was limited by a lack of information regarding stroke severity and acupuncture points. Our results suggest that prospective randomized trials are needed to establish the efficacy of acupuncture in preventing AMI.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - September 9, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sun-Fa ChuangChun-Chuan ShihChun-Chieh YehHsin-Long LaneChin-Chuan TsaiTa-Liang ChenJaung-Geng LinTainsong ChenChien-Chang Liao Source Type: research

The synergistic effect of acupuncture and computer-based cognitive training on post-stroke cognitive dysfunction: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of 2 x 2 factorial design
DiscussionThe results of this trial are expected to clarify the synergistic effect of acupuncture and RehaCom cognitive training on cognitive dysfunction after stroke. Furthermore, to confirm whether combined or alone of acupuncture and RehaCom cognitive training, is more effective than conventional treatment in the management of post-stroke cognitive dysfunction.Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR-TRC-13003704.Registration date: 4 September, 2013.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - August 7, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shanli YangHaicheng YeJia HuangJing TaoCai JiangZhicheng LinGuohua ZhengLidian Chen Source Type: research

Evaluation of Tai Chi Yunshou exercises on community-based stroke patients with balance dysfunction: a study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThis protocol aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Tai Chi Yunshou exercise for the balance function of patients after stroke. If the outcome is positive, this project will provide an appropriate and economic balance rehabilitation technology for community-based stroke patients.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR-TRC-13003641. Registration date: 22 August, 2013 http://www.chictr.org/usercenter/project/listbycreater.aspx.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 25, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jing TaoTing RaoLili LinWei LiuZhenkai WuGuohua ZhengYusheng SuJia HuangZhengkun LinJinsong WuYunhua FangLidian Chen Source Type: research

A new prognostic scale for the early prediction of ischemic stroke recovery mainly based on traditional Chinese medicine symptoms and NIHSS score: a retrospective cohort study
Conclusions: The 8-item scale, mainly based on TCM symptoms, NIHSS score and their changes during the first 3 days, can predict the 90-day outcome for IS patients while it still needs to be further validated and optimized clinically.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - November 16, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ke-Gang CaoCai-Hong FuHuan-Qin LiXi-Yan XinYing Gao Source Type: research

A pilot controlled trial of a combination of dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation and body acupuncture for post-stroke depression
Conclusions: These results indicate that DCEAS could be effective in reducing stroke patients' depressive symptoms. Superficial electrical stimulation in n-CEA group may be beneficial in improving movement disability of stroke patients. A combination of DCEAS and body acupuncture can be considered a treatment option for neuropsychiatric sequelae of stroke.Trial registration: www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT01174394.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - July 19, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sui-Cheung ManBen HungRoger NgXiao-Chun YuHobby CheungMandy FungLeonard LiKwok-Pui LeungKei-Pui LeungKevin TsangEric ZieaVivian WongZhang-Jin Zhang Source Type: research

Quality of reporting on randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation
Conclusions: Our study found that the overall quality of reporting on RCTs of acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation was general or good. But some items' reporting was found where information was insufficient or inadequate in most studies which needed substantial improvement.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 7, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lixing ZhuangJun HeXun ZhuangLiming Lu Source Type: research

XingNaoJing, prescription of traditional Chinese medicine, prevents autophagy in experimental stroke by repressing p53-DRAM pathway
Conclusion: XNJ prevents autophagy in experimental stroke by repressing p53/DRAM pathway. Our findings are therefore of considerable therapeutic significance and provide the novel and potential application of XNJ for the treatment of brain diseases.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - October 19, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Gang WeiYueChun HuangFei LiFeiJian ZengYiWei LiRuDong DengYingTao LaiJianHong ZhouGuiHua HuangDongFeng Chen Source Type: research

Chinese acute ischemic stroke treatment outcome registry (CASTOR): protocol for a prospective registry study on patterns of real-world treatment of acute ischemic stroke in China
Stroke presents a serious health problem in China. Despite progresses made in recent years, there is still a lack of effective treatments for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in clinical practices.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - July 6, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Weiping Sun, Qianhua Ou, Zhijun Zhang, Jiazhi Qu and Yining Huang Source Type: research

Does touch massage facilitate recovery after stroke? A study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Despite high quality stroke care, decreased sensorimotor function, anxiety and pain often remain one year after stroke which can lead to impaired health and dependence, as well as higher healthcare costs. Touc...
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 4, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kristina Lämås, Charlotte Häger, Lenita Lindgren, Per Wester and Christine Brulin Source Type: research

Acupuncture for insomnia after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Insomnia is the common complaint among patients with stroke. Acupuncture has increasingly been used for insomnia relief after stroke.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - July 19, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sook-Hyun Lee and Sung Min Lim Source Type: research

Bibliometric analysis of trends and issues in traditional medicine for stroke research: 2004 –2018
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Over the years, traditional medicines for stroke treatment have undergone tremendous progress, but few bibliometric studies have been performed. This ...
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 7, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lieyu Huang, Xuefeng Shi, Nan Zhang, Ya Gao, Qian Bai, Liming Liu, Ling Zuo and Baolin Hong Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Effectiveness and safety of ShenXiong glucose injection for acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and GRADE approach
To appraise critically whether published trials of ShenXiong glucose injection for patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are of sufficient quality, and in addition to rate the quality of evidence by using ...
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 19, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xue-ting Liu, Peng-wei Ren, Le Peng, De-ying Kang, Tian-le Zhang, Shu Wen, Qi Hong and Wen-jie Yang Source Type: research

An investigation of the use of acupuncture in stroke patients in Taiwan: a national cohort study
Acupuncture is considered a complementary and alternative medicine in many countries. The purpose of this study was to report the pattern of acupuncture use and associated factors in patients with stroke.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - August 26, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shu-Wen Weng, Ta-Liang Chen, Chun-Chieh Yeh, Chien-Chang Liao, Hsin-Long Lane, Jaung-Geng Lin and Chun-Chuan Shih Source Type: research

Fermented rice bran supplementation mitigates metabolic syndrome in stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats
Previous study shown that enzyme treated-rice bran effectively improved hypertension and glucose intolerance in stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHRSP). However, dual fermentation of rice bran ’s ef...
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - November 8, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Md Alauddin, Hitoshi Shirakawa, Takuya Koseki, Naoko Kijima, Ardiansyah, Slamet Budijanto, Jahidul Islam, Tomoko Goto and Michio Komai Source Type: research

The quality of reporting of randomized controlled trials of electroacupuncture for stroke
Electroacupuncture (EA), as an extension technique of acupuncture based on traditional acupuncture combined with modern electrotherapy, is commonly used for stroke in clinical treatment and researches. However...
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 9, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jing-jing Wei, Wen-ting Yang, Su-bing Yin, Chen Wang, Yan Wang and Guo-qing Zheng Source Type: research