Analysis of mechanism of core points in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for epilepsy based on data mining
CONCLUSIONS: The core acupoint prescription of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention for epilepsy can act on multiple targets and multiple pathways to exert anti-epileptic effects, which can provide a theoretical basis for further clinical application and mechanism research.PMID:38649211 | DOI:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230019 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - April 22, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yi-Wen Zhang Guang-Yu Cheng Xuan Wang Wei-Ping Cheng Source Type: research
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Diagnosis and Management
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):350-359.ABSTRACTLumbar spinal stenosis is a clinical syndrome that affects more than 200,000 people in the United States annually. It is a common cause of chronic insidious low back pain, especially in older patient populations (mean age = 64 years). Lumbar spinal stenosis is a degenerative condition of the spine leading to narrowing in the spaces around the neurovascular bundles and the classic symptom of low back pain that radiates to the buttocks and lower extremities bilaterally. It is typically a progressive waxing and waning process that may deteriorate over years. The pain is typica...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Charles W Webb Kenneth Aguirre Peter H Seidenberg Source Type: research
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Diagnosis and Management
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):350-359.ABSTRACTLumbar spinal stenosis is a clinical syndrome that affects more than 200,000 people in the United States annually. It is a common cause of chronic insidious low back pain, especially in older patient populations (mean age = 64 years). Lumbar spinal stenosis is a degenerative condition of the spine leading to narrowing in the spaces around the neurovascular bundles and the classic symptom of low back pain that radiates to the buttocks and lower extremities bilaterally. It is typically a progressive waxing and waning process that may deteriorate over years. The pain is typica...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Charles W Webb Kenneth Aguirre Peter H Seidenberg Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture for Reducing Pain and Increasing Mouth Opening Range in Individuals with Temporomandibular Disorder: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
AbstractPurpose of ReviewLaser acupuncture (LA) demonstrates promising results in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. However, its effects on temporomandibular disorder (TMD) are not yet fully understood. Thus, the aim of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness of LA on pain intensity and maximum mouth opening range (MMO) related to TMD. A search was carried out in 11 electronic databases and references of included studies to locate randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that evaluated LA as a primary treatment for TMD. The risk of bias was assessed using the RoB 2 tool. Network ...
Source: Current Pain and Headache Reports - April 22, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Use of bone landmarks for assessing the safety of acupuncture on the posterior midline of the neck region
Many acupuncture acupoints are located on the posterior midline of the neck region. The needling depth for acupuncture is important for practitioners, and an unsafe needling depth increases the possibility of ... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Zhiliang Tang, Jiao Liu, Jin Li and Chunming Ma Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical Efficacy of Adhesion Release Under Brachial Plexus Block Plus Silver Needle Warm Acupuncture on Frozen Shoulder and Recovery of Limb Function
CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the clinical efficacy of adhesion release under brachial plexus block plus silver needle warm acupuncture for frozen shoulder, there are still areas that warrant further investigation. Future research could focus on the long-term effects of the treatment, optimal treatment duration and frequency, comparison with other treatment modalities, and the inclusion of larger sample sizes to enhance the robustness of the findings.PMID:38639609 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Haiyang Wang Daohua Fan Qiang Lan Huaqu Gong Source Type: research
Clinical Efficacy of Adhesion Release Under Brachial Plexus Block Plus Silver Needle Warm Acupuncture on Frozen Shoulder and Recovery of Limb Function
CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the clinical efficacy of adhesion release under brachial plexus block plus silver needle warm acupuncture for frozen shoulder, there are still areas that warrant further investigation. Future research could focus on the long-term effects of the treatment, optimal treatment duration and frequency, comparison with other treatment modalities, and the inclusion of larger sample sizes to enhance the robustness of the findings.PMID:38639609 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Haiyang Wang Daohua Fan Qiang Lan Huaqu Gong Source Type: research
Clinical Efficacy of Adhesion Release Under Brachial Plexus Block Plus Silver Needle Warm Acupuncture on Frozen Shoulder and Recovery of Limb Function
CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the clinical efficacy of adhesion release under brachial plexus block plus silver needle warm acupuncture for frozen shoulder, there are still areas that warrant further investigation. Future research could focus on the long-term effects of the treatment, optimal treatment duration and frequency, comparison with other treatment modalities, and the inclusion of larger sample sizes to enhance the robustness of the findings.PMID:38639609 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Haiyang Wang Daohua Fan Qiang Lan Huaqu Gong Source Type: research
Metabolomics of Mice with Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Treated by Acupuncture
CONCLUSION: Our study shows that acupuncture can regulate the liver metabolism mode of T2DM in NAFLD mice. It can reduce blood glucose and lipid accumulation in the liver, and these findings provide a new idea and theoretical basis for acupuncture in the treatment of diseases related to glucose and lipid metabolism.PMID:38633528 | PMC:PMC11023731 | DOI:10.1155/2024/5568337 (Source: International Journal of Endocrinology)
Source: International Journal of Endocrinology - April 18, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Yihui Guo Liying Zhang Mengyuan Li Linan Lin Fuyu Xue Wanning Gao Xiaoru Xu Haipeng Huang Source Type: research
Durable Effects of Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
AbstractPurpose of ReviewKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease which can result in chronic pain and disability. The current interventions available for KOA often fail to provide long-lasting effects, highlighting the need for new treatment options that can offer durable benefits. Previous studies have suggested the efficacy of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) with its durability remaining uncertain. In this review, we aimed to investigate the durability of the efficacy after completion of treatment.Recent FindingsWe performed thorough searches of PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Cen...
Source: Current Pain and Headache Reports - April 18, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Neural Biomarkers for Identifying Atopic Dermatitis and Assessing Acupuncture Treatment Response Using Resting-State fMRI
(Source: Journal of Asthma and Allergy)
Source: Journal of Asthma and Allergy - April 17, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Journal of Asthma and Allergy Source Type: research
Misinformation Persists in Complementary Health: Evaluating the Reliability and Quality of YouTube-Based Information on the Use of Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
(Source: Journal of Pain Research)
Source: Journal of Pain Research - April 16, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Journal of Pain Research Source Type: research
Advancements in De Quervain Tenosynovitis Management: A Comprehensive Network Meta-Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Corticosteroid injection with a short duration of immobilization remains the primary and effective treatment for De Quervain tenosynovitis. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy can be considered a secondary option. Alternative treatment modalities, such as isolated therapeutic injection, should be approached with caution because they did not show substantial benefits over placebo.TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic I.PMID:38613563 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.03.003 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - April 13, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Han Hong Chong Akhilesh Pradhan Mohit Dhingra William Liong Melinda Y T Hau Rohi Shah Source Type: research
