Mechanism of moxibustion in treating chronic inflammatory visceral pain: regulation of the p38 MAPK/ELK1 signaling pathway in the spinal cord
ConclusionHPM exerted analgesic effects via downregulating the mRNA and phosphorylated protein expression of ASK1, MKK3, p38 MAPK, and ELK1 in the spinal cord of CIVP rats. The inhibition of spinal p38 MAPK/ELK1 signaling pathway activation may be one of the mechanisms by which HPM relieves pain in CIVP. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - March 15, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Study of the mechanism of acupuncture and moxibustion in protecting the intestinal mucosal barrier in DSS-induced UC rats based on the IL-9/IL-9R pathway
ConclusionBoth HM and EA can inhibit the protein expression levels of IL-9 and IL-9R in the UC colon by regulating the transcription factor PU.1, promote the repair of intestinal mucosal barrier, and down-regulate protein contents of proinflammatory factors IL-9, IL-6, and IL-1 β in the serum, which may be one of the key mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion in reducing the inflammation of UC colonic mucosa and protecting the intestinal mucosal barrier. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - March 15, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Safety and efficacy of acupuncture for mild cognitive impairment: a study protocol for clinical study
DiscussionThe findings of this protocol will provide information regarding the effects of acupuncture on MCI.Clinical trial registrationhttps://cris.nih.go.kr/cris/search/detailSearch.do?search_lang=E&focus=reset_12&search_page=M&pageSize=10&page=undefined&seq=25579&status=5&seq_group=25579, KCT0008861. (Source: Frontiers in Neurology)
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - March 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Acupuncture in cancer care: recommendations for safe practice (peer-reviewed expert opinion)
ConclusionThese are the first international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed recommendations for safe acupuncture practice in integrative oncology. Concerns about safety remain a significant barrier to appropriate referral from oncology teams, to use by acupuncturists and to uptake by patients. Disseminating trustworthy, widely accessible guidance should facilitate informed, confident practice of acupuncture in and outside of oncology healthcare settings. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 14, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Comparison of the efficacy of acupuncture with tuina with acupuncture-only in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis: a network meta-analysis
This study had been registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022379395). (Source: Internal and Emergency Medicine)
Source: Internal and Emergency Medicine - March 14, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical study of electroacupuncture on the recovery of gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancer - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study aims to evaluate the clinical effect of electroacupuncture for postoperative rapid recovery.METHODS: This study design is a two-arm, parallel, double-blinded randomized controlled trial. 104 subjects, aged from 40 to 89 years old, diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer undergoing laparoscopic surgery, will be divided into Interventional Group and Control Group. Patients of both groups receive perioperative care under the guidance of ERAS guidance. The Interventional Group receives electroacupuncture treatment starting from the first day post-surgery for a consecutive 5 days, whereas the Control Group receives pl...
Source: Cancer Control - March 13, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shuet Ling Chung Wen Li Qiuyue Wang Xiaofeng Qiu Yuncheng Tang Sheng Hu Huangan Wu Zhu Jin Source Type: research
The reporting quality of acupuncture-related traumatic adverse events: a systematic review of case studies in Korea
Acupuncture is known for a harmless treatment when administered by well-trained clinicians. However, multiple case reports of traumatic adverse events (AEs) related to acupuncture treatments continue to be pub... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 13, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sung-A Kim, Ji-Su Lee, Tae-Hun Kim, Seunghoon Lee, Jae-Dong Lee and Jung Won Kang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical study of electroacupuncture on the recovery of gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancer - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is one of the common complaints for patient post-surgery. Acupuncture has been employed to improve gastrointestinal function and sleeping quality and has confirmed clinical efficac... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - March 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shuet Ling Chung, Wen Li, Qiuyue Wang, Xiaofeng Qiu, Yuncheng Tang, Sheng Hu, Huangan Wu and Zhu Jin Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Efficacy comparison between acupuncture and other modalities in the treatment of rotator cuff diseases: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
CONCLUSION: Based on the current clinical data, meta-analysis showed that acupuncture alone or combined with physical therapy is efficacious for short- and medium-term (< 3 months) pain relief and functional improvements. However, compared to other interventions, the efficacy of the long-term (3 to 12 months) period did not significantly differ. After treatment, these modalities displayed advantages such as improved shoulder joint abduction, external rotation, and forward flexion movements. However, no significant difference was noted in internal rotation movement. Thus, future studies might further investigate whether ...
Source: American Journal of Translational Research - March 11, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Hai-Ning Zhang Jian-Ge Chen Xiao-Yu Wang Shun Fan An Bao Hua-Nan Li Jin-Gui Wang Source Type: research
Effects of scalp acupuncture combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke cognitive impairment at different time intervals
CONCLUSION: Scalp acupuncture combined with rTMS can effectively treat cognitive function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment, regardless of the timing of the intervention.PMID:38463600 | PMC:PMC10918122 (Source: American Journal of Translational Research)
Source: American Journal of Translational Research - March 11, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Daiyan Jiao Jianfeng Lian Fei Tian Yaqing Zhou Yujue Wang Huiqian Xu Source Type: research
The Efficacy of Tiaoshen Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Insomnia Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Acupuncture with the Tiaoshen method could enhance sleep quality and efficiency. Due to the low quality of some literature, further high-quality RCTs are needed to improve the level of evidence.PMID:38466061 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Weijun Luo Zhulin Wu Siyi Li Weiqing Zhang Mingbo Lai Zihao Lin Shuying Chen Zhuoxin Yang Source Type: research
Efficacy comparison between acupuncture and other modalities in the treatment of rotator cuff diseases: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
CONCLUSION: Based on the current clinical data, meta-analysis showed that acupuncture alone or combined with physical therapy is efficacious for short- and medium-term (< 3 months) pain relief and functional improvements. However, compared to other interventions, the efficacy of the long-term (3 to 12 months) period did not significantly differ. After treatment, these modalities displayed advantages such as improved shoulder joint abduction, external rotation, and forward flexion movements. However, no significant difference was noted in internal rotation movement. Thus, future studies might further investigate whether ...
Source: American Journal of Translational Research - March 11, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Hai-Ning Zhang Jian-Ge Chen Xiao-Yu Wang Shun Fan An Bao Hua-Nan Li Jin-Gui Wang Source Type: research
Effects of scalp acupuncture combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke cognitive impairment at different time intervals
CONCLUSION: Scalp acupuncture combined with rTMS can effectively treat cognitive function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment, regardless of the timing of the intervention.PMID:38463600 | PMC:PMC10918122 (Source: American Journal of Translational Research)
Source: American Journal of Translational Research - March 11, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Daiyan Jiao Jianfeng Lian Fei Tian Yaqing Zhou Yujue Wang Huiqian Xu Source Type: research
The Efficacy of Tiaoshen Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Insomnia Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Acupuncture with the Tiaoshen method could enhance sleep quality and efficiency. Due to the low quality of some literature, further high-quality RCTs are needed to improve the level of evidence.PMID:38466061 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Weijun Luo Zhulin Wu Siyi Li Weiqing Zhang Mingbo Lai Zihao Lin Shuying Chen Zhuoxin Yang Source Type: research
