Ulcerative colitis ( #UC ) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by a significant unmet clinical need for more effective and tolerable therapies. This study explores the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of electroacupuncture (EA) at the Baliao acupoints in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC rat model. EA treatment significantly alleviated colitis symptoms, restored… Continue reading Electroacupuncture at Baliao Points Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis via α7nAChR-Mediated Macrophage Polarization and Gut Microbiota Modulation
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Segmental Electroacupuncture for Uterine Fibroids: A Case Report
Uterine #myomas, benign genital tract tumors, commonly lead to troublesome symptoms in females of reproductive age. Despite various surgical and hormonal treatments available for myomas, their possible side effects warrant the exploration of complementary medicine for myoma management. Segmental #electroacupuncture on acupoints located on myotomes with the same innervation as the uterus was performed for… Continue reading Segmental Electroacupuncture for Uterine Fibroids: A Case Report
Acupuncture improves anxiety and depression in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
Background: Acupuncture is increasingly utilized to address anxiety and depression in polycystic ovary syndrome ( #PCOS ), yet evidence for non-pharmacological interventions remains limited. This study aimed to rigorously evaluate the efficacy and safety of #acupuncture in alleviating anxiety and depression among women with PCOS, while exploring its potential mechanisms.Methods: Eight Chinese/English databases (CNKI, Web… Continue reading Acupuncture improves anxiety and depression in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis
Gut microbiota and metabolic dysregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome: effects of acupuncture as an adjunct to in vitro fertilization on gut dysbiosis, metabolism, and oocyte quality
Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome ( #PCOS ) is marked by disruptions in metabolic and reproductive endocrine functions. This study synthesizes systemic metabolic profiles, alterations in gut microbiota, and follicular fluid metabolism to elucidate the reproductive and endocrine metabolic changes associated with PCOS. Furthermore, it aims to elucidate the potential mechanisms through which acupuncture may exert… Continue reading Gut microbiota and metabolic dysregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome: effects of acupuncture as an adjunct to in vitro fertilization on gut dysbiosis, metabolism, and oocyte quality
Electroacupuncture to point Baihui confers anxiolytic effects by promoting oxytocin release from PVN in Mice
Background: #Anxiety disorders-including generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder-are highly prevalent psychiatric conditions that impose substantial clinical and social burdens. Preclinical and clinical studies have shown that #electroacupuncture (EA) can effectively alleviate anxiety-like behaviors; however, the specific neural circuits and molecular mechanisms underlying EA's therapeutic effects remain incompletely elucidated.Methods: We first… Continue reading Electroacupuncture to point Baihui confers anxiolytic effects by promoting oxytocin release from PVN in Mice
The impact of #moxibustion on brain function in #vascular dementia: a neuroimaging study involving amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations and functional connectivity
Object: On the basis of determining the clinical effect of moxibustion on vascular #dementia (VD), this study explored the central mechanism of moxibustion on VD through fMRI.Method: Fifty-five VD patients formed the observation group (treated with moxibustion at GV20, GV14, and GV24; 20 min/acupoint, once every other day, three times a week) and 50 healthy… Continue reading The impact of #moxibustion on brain function in #vascular dementia: a neuroimaging study involving amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations and functional connectivity
Cost-Effectiveness of #Acupuncture Needling for Older Adults With Chronic Low #Back Pain
Preplanned economic evaluation alongside a clinical trial.Objective. Determine the 1-year cost-effectiveness from health care sector and Medicare perspectives of adding either standard #acupuncture (SA; ≤15 treatment sessions over 12 wk) or enhanced acupuncture (EA; SA plus ≤ 6 additional sessions) to usual medical care (UMC) versus UMC alone.Summary of Background Data. Chronic low back #pain… Continue reading Cost-Effectiveness of #Acupuncture Needling for Older Adults With Chronic Low #Back Pain
Clinical efficacy study on the efficacy and safety of #acupuncture for post- #stroke #dysphagia based on the regulation of the swallowing neural circuit: protocol for a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial
Introduction: Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common complication of stroke. Rehabilitation training and acupuncture have been suggested as current effective therapies, but high-quality evidence of acupuncture is insufficient. A meta-analysis has shown that acupuncture may be an effective adjunctive treatment for improving swallowing function, but the guidelines do not provide sufficient recommendations. Therefore, clinical and… Continue reading Clinical efficacy study on the efficacy and safety of #acupuncture for post- #stroke #dysphagia based on the regulation of the swallowing neural circuit: protocol for a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial
#Electroacupuncture ameliorates skeletal muscle #insulin resistance in #diabetic rats via PPAR-γ/NF-κB signaling pathway
Objectives: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at "Sanyinjiao" (SP6) and "Zusanli" (ST36) on the expressions of peroxisome proliferator-activated γ receptor (PPAR-γ), nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) in skeletal muscle of Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), so as to explore its possible mechanism in improving… Continue reading #Electroacupuncture ameliorates skeletal muscle #insulin resistance in #diabetic rats via PPAR-γ/NF-κB signaling pathway
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