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Evidence-based studies and clinical research on acupuncture efficacy

Research StudyElectroacupuncture

[Effect of electroacupuncture at the acupoints of pericardium meridian on oxidative stress-related proteins in ischemic stroke rats].

Electroacupuncture at pericardium meridian points significantly upregulated Nrf2, HO-1, and PGC-1α expression in ischemi…

Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chines…Read More →
Research StudyArthritis

[Mechanism of Zhuang medicine heat-sensitive acupuncture in treating rheumatoid arthritis based on metabolomics].

Zhuang medicine heat-sensitive acupuncture significantly reduced joint swelling and improved inflammatory markers in RA …

Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chines…Read More →
Randomized Controlled TrialChronic Pain

Pulsed Laser Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pain and Heart Rate Variability in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial.

Pulsed laser acupuncture significantly reduced pain intensity across multiple validated pain scales in fibromyalgia pati…

Journal of lasers in medic…Read More →
Research StudyTCM General

Banxia-Baizhu-Tianma Decoction Combined with Acupuncture for Cerebral Ischemic Stroke: A Narrative Review.

Combined Banxia-Baizhu-Tianma Decoction and acupuncture shows preliminary evidence of superior outcomes compared to mono…

International journal of g…Read More →
Research StudyArthritis

Immunometabolism in rheumatoid arthritis: mechanisms, biomarkers, and the path to precision medicine.

Pathogenic immune cells in rheumatoid arthritis undergo specific metabolic reprogramming in glycolysis, oxidative phosph…

Frontiers in immunologyRead More →
Case StudyChronic Pain

Cervical Spondylosis as a Hidden Contributing Factor to Fibromyalgia: A Case Report.

A fibromyalgia patient achieved sustained symptom remission after nine months of multimodal chiropractic treatment targe…

International medical case…Read More →
Research StudyOther

Liproxstatin-1 ameliorates cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury through inhibiting ferroptosis.

Liproxstatin-1 significantly reduced cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by inhibiting ferroptosis through incr…

The International journal …Read More →
Research StudyOther

Comprehensive Analysis Reveals Potential Molecular Targets in Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Researchers identified 145 genes and key regulatory molecules (including transcription factors STAT1 and NFKB1) involved…

Biochemistry research inte…Read More →
Systematic ReviewChronic Pain

Integrative Health Strategies to Manage Chronic Pain.

High-quality evidence from systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines supports the use of acupuncture, acupress…

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Research StudyArthritis

The Th17/Treg axis: a key to understanding and treating autoimmune disorders.

The ratio of Th17 to Treg cells serves as an important biomarker for autoimmune disease severity and treatment response,…

Open life sciencesRead More →
Randomized Controlled TrialDepression

Acupuncture plus wet cupping therapy for post stroke depression: a randomized controlled trial.

Acupuncture combined with wet cupping therapy produced significantly greater improvements in depression scores and neuro…

Frontiers in psychiatryRead More →
Meta-AnalysisChronic Pain

Efficacy of Dry Needling and Acupuncture in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Both acupuncture and dry needling demonstrated effectiveness in reducing pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and sleep d…

International journal of e…Read More →

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