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

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

Non-pharmacological strategies to alleviate dysgeusia in patients undergoing chemotherapy: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: The results support the integration of these strategies into clinical practice, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient care. Further research should prioritize rigorous studies to enhance evidence and explore long-term effects.PMID:38593535 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102569 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - April 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Beatrice Mazzoleni Giulia Ferrari Francesca Savioni Francesco Gravante Diego Lopane Alessandra Dacomi Chiara Coldani Giuseppina Tomaiuolo Daniela Cattani Giuliano Anastasi Stefano Mancin Source Type: research

Non-pharmacological strategies to alleviate dysgeusia in patients undergoing chemotherapy: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: The results support the integration of these strategies into clinical practice, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient care. Further research should prioritize rigorous studies to enhance evidence and explore long-term effects.PMID:38593535 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102569 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - April 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Beatrice Mazzoleni Giulia Ferrari Francesca Savioni Francesco Gravante Diego Lopane Alessandra Dacomi Chiara Coldani Giuseppina Tomaiuolo Daniela Cattani Giuliano Anastasi Stefano Mancin Source Type: research

Non-pharmacological strategies to alleviate dysgeusia in patients undergoing chemotherapy: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: The results support the integration of these strategies into clinical practice, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient care. Further research should prioritize rigorous studies to enhance evidence and explore long-term effects.PMID:38593535 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102569 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - April 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Beatrice Mazzoleni Giulia Ferrari Francesca Savioni Francesco Gravante Diego Lopane Alessandra Dacomi Chiara Coldani Giuseppina Tomaiuolo Daniela Cattani Giuliano Anastasi Stefano Mancin Source Type: research

Enhancing Sperm Motility Parameters in Patients with Asthenospermia: A Combined Approach of Acupuncture at Fusiguan Point and Tamoxifen Citrate Tablets
CONCLUSIONS: The combination of acupuncture at Fusiguan point and tamoxifen citrate tablets exerts a notably positive effect on sperm motility in individuals diagnosed with asthenospermia.PMID:38583006 | DOI:10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20247702.19 (Source: Archivos Espanoles de Urologia)
Source: Archivos Espanoles de Urologia - April 7, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Junyu Luo Yaohui Luo Chunlai Dong Guangli Qi Liang Zhong Fang Liu Weibo Wen Source Type: research

Effects of Acupuncture Combined with Yi Qi Yang Yin and Blood Activating Formula on Blood Glucose and Renal Function in Early Diabetic Nephropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSION: A-YBF can effectively reduce blood glucose levels and improve renal function in patients with early diabetic nephropathy and can be promoted in clinical application.PMID:38581313 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yange Tang Jiaxiang Yang Jing Wang Jie Wu Zhiyuan Zheng Mengjin Gu Source Type: research

Intradermal acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with liver and kidney deficiency syndrome - A sham-controlled, randomized, clinical trial
CONCLUSION: The IA intervention was associated with a promising effect on the decrease in RA disease activity and delayed overall disease progression.PMID:38582376 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103037 (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - April 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Huifang Luo Ping Du Wenyan Qin Yiyi Hu Zhen Xian Changsong Lin Peiwu Li Yang Song Xiangwei Yang Source Type: research

Effects of Acupuncture Combined with Yi Qi Yang Yin and Blood Activating Formula on Blood Glucose and Renal Function in Early Diabetic Nephropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSION: A-YBF can effectively reduce blood glucose levels and improve renal function in patients with early diabetic nephropathy and can be promoted in clinical application.PMID:38581313 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yange Tang Jiaxiang Yang Jing Wang Jie Wu Zhiyuan Zheng Mengjin Gu Source Type: research

Intradermal acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with liver and kidney deficiency syndrome - A sham-controlled, randomized, clinical trial
CONCLUSION: The IA intervention was associated with a promising effect on the decrease in RA disease activity and delayed overall disease progression.PMID:38582376 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103037 (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - April 6, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Huifang Luo Ping Du Wenyan Qin Yiyi Hu Zhen Xian Changsong Lin Peiwu Li Yang Song Xiangwei Yang Source Type: research