Objective: To evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on myocardial insulin resistance (IR) in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats, an established model for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: Twenty-four ZDF-Leprfa/fa rats were randomized to: (1) ZDF group (n = 8); (2) ZDF + PIO (pioglitazone) group (n = 8); and (3) ZDF + EA group… Continue reading #Electroacupuncture modulates myocardial insulin signaling and inflammatory markers in a rat model of type 2 #diabetes
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#Acupuncture for Major #Depressive Disorder: Exploring the #Gut Microbiota as a Novel Therapeutic Pathway
This study investigates the efficacy of acupuncture at Baihui (GV20) and Zusanli (ST36) acupoints in alleviating depressive symptoms and elucidates the underlying mechanisms.MethodsSixty male C57BL/6J mice were subjected to an 8-week chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) paradigm. Acupuncture was administered to two groups during the final 3 weeks: one under CUMS and the other without… Continue reading #Acupuncture for Major #Depressive Disorder: Exploring the #Gut Microbiota as a Novel Therapeutic Pathway
[Thermo- #electroacupuncture at #yaosanzhen for chronic #lumbar #muscle strain of cold dampness: a randomized controlled trial]
Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy between thermo-electroacupuncture at yaosanzhen and oral celecoxib in the treatment of chronic lumbar muscle strain with cold dampness.Methods: A total of 80 patients with chronic lumbar muscle strain of cold dampness were randomly divided into an observation group (40 cases, 1 case dropped out) and a control group (40… Continue reading [Thermo- #electroacupuncture at #yaosanzhen for chronic #lumbar #muscle strain of cold dampness: a randomized controlled trial]
#Acupuncture appears to be a rapidly effective treatment for #costochondritis
BackgroundTo my knowledge, this is the first case series of costochondritis treated by acupuncture. Eight cases are presented, the majority being seen in primary care.Costochondritis is a debilitating condition characterised by severe anterior or lateral chest pain, associated with tenderness of the second to fifth costochondral (CC) joints. Tietze’s syndrome is a rare variant with… Continue reading #Acupuncture appears to be a rapidly effective treatment for #costochondritis
The state of #evidence in acupuncture: A #review of #metaanalyses and systematic reviews of acupuncture evidence (update 2017–2022)
Highlights•Compared to previous years, the amount and quality of acupuncture evidence has severely increased in the years 2017–2022.•Acupuncture showed evidence of positive effect for ten medical conditions and thus should be applied in clinical settings.•In most of the remaining 174 medical indications acupuncture showed some beneficial effects, no effect in six of them.•Overall, acupuncture is… Continue reading The state of #evidence in acupuncture: A #review of #metaanalyses and systematic reviews of acupuncture evidence (update 2017–2022)
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