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Comparative effectiveness of multiple different non-pharmacologic interventions for post-stroke constipation: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Acupoint catgut embedding ranked highest among eight non-pharmacological interventions for post-stroke constipation with…

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Manual acupuncture for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Four weeks of manual acupuncture significantly reduced urticaria severity, improved quality of life, sleep, anxiety, and…

International journal of s…Read More →
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Efficacy of various acupuncture modalities on alleviating symptoms in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Electroacupuncture as adjunctive therapy significantly improved all UPDRS domains in Parkinson's disease, with the stron…

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Efficacy of Acupuncture Therapy in Treating Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Acupuncture with moxibustion was the most effective intervention for non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients,…

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Effect of acupoint stimulation after caesarean section: a protocol for systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.

This protocol outlines a planned systematic review to assess whether acupoint stimulation can improve pain, bowel functi…

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Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in cognitive impairment of neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation targeting the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex significantly improved cogniti…

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Research on functional constipation with anxiety or depression: a bibliometric analysis.

Research on functional constipation with anxiety or depression has increased significantly from 2003-2024, with future s…

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Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (4th edition)1.

This cell biology methodology paper provides updated laboratory guidelines for autophagy research and has no relevance t…

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Use of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Sports-Related Injuries in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Case Reports.

Case reports suggest acupuncture provided short-term pain relief and functional recovery for various sports injuries in …

International journal of e…Read More →
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Ankle laxity affects ankle kinematics during a side-cutting task in male collegiate soccer athletes without perceived ankle instability.

Severe ankle joint laxity significantly increases rearfoot external rotation during side-cutting movements in soccer pla…

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Effect of Acupuncture on Muscle Endurance in the Female Shoulder Joint: A Pilot Study.

Acupuncture at 11 shoulder acupoints significantly increased average maximum torque, work, and power output across multi…

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Prescribing Practices Among Sports Medicine Providers.

Eighty-eight percent of surveyed sports medicine physicians prescribed at least one CAM therapy in the previous year, wi…

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