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 vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic #Sciatica From Herniated Disk
Importance Sciatica is commonly caused by herniated lumbar disc and contributes to severe pain and prolonged disability. Although acupuncture is widely used by patients with chronic sciatica, the evidence of its efficacy is scarce.Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in patients with chronic sciatica from herniated disk.Design, Settings,… Continue reading #Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic #Sciatica From Herniated Disk
#Acupuncture and #Sleep Quality Among Patients With #Parkinson DiseaseA Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance Poor sleep quality greatly impairs quality of life and accelerates deterioration in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), but current remedies remain limited. Acupuncture, used as an adjunctive therapy with anti-Parkinson medications, has shown positive effects in patients with PD. However, high-quality clinical evidence to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for patients with PD and poor… Continue reading #Acupuncture and #Sleep Quality Among Patients With #Parkinson DiseaseA Randomized Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture or Auricular #Acupuncture vs Usual Care for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Among #Cancer Survivors The PEACE Randomized Clinical Trial
The opioid crisis creates challenges for cancer pain management. Acupuncture confers clinical benefits for chronic nonmalignant pain, but its effectiveness in cancer survivors remains uncertain. Objective To determine the effectiveness of electroacupuncture or auricular acupuncture for chronic musculoskeletal pain in cancer survivors. Design, Setting, and Participants The Personalized Electroacupuncture vs Auricular Acupuncture Comparativeness Effectiveness (PEACE)… Continue reading Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture or Auricular #Acupuncture vs Usual Care for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Among #Cancer Survivors The PEACE Randomized Clinical Trial
#Acupuncture of different treatment frequencies in knee #osteoarthritis: a pilot randomised controlled trial
This 16-week randomised controlled trial (8-week treatment followed by 8-week follow-up) evaluated the symptomatic improvement in patients with knee osteoarthritis on 3 sessions per week of acupuncture (TSWA) compared to 1 session per week of acupuncture (OSWA). Sixty participants were randomised to either the TSWA or the OSWA group in a 1:1 ratio. The primary… Continue reading #Acupuncture of different treatment frequencies in knee #osteoarthritis: a pilot randomised controlled trial
A3091 – Traditional #Acupuncture And Battlefield Acupuncture Use In Mutimodal Perioperative #Anesthesia Care For Our Veteran Patients
Acupuncture techniques have been in existence for centuries, with roots tied to Eastern Asian medicine. Ease of application, low cost, and minimal side effects make traditional acupuncture a perioperative modality that has been linked to decreased morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgical procedures and anesthesia (1). In the United States, in light of the… Continue reading A3091 – Traditional #Acupuncture And Battlefield Acupuncture Use In Mutimodal Perioperative #Anesthesia Care For Our Veteran Patients
Effect of Acupuncture for Postprandial Distress Syndrome
Postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) is the most common subtype of functional dyspepsia. Acupuncture is commonly used to treat PDS, but its effect is uncertain because of the poor quality of prior studies.. ..Results: Among the 278 randomly assigned participants, 228 (82%) completed outcome measurements at week 16. The estimated response rate from generalized linear mixed… Continue reading Effect of Acupuncture for Postprandial Distress Syndrome
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