Advancing statistical methodologies in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture research: Enhancing transparency and analytical sophistication 优化中医药针灸研究统计方法学:提升透明度与分析精度
April 2026
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with over 5000 years of empirical practice, increasingly employs modern scientific frameworks such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to validate therapeutic...
Acupuncture biomechanics: From mechanical stimulation to biological effects 针刺生物力学:从力学刺激到生物效应
April 2026
How acupuncture works is of significant scientific value and strategic importance in life sciences. The efficacy of acupuncture has been validated in clinic for millennia and has been widely recognized...
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS): Applications and challenges 经皮穴位电刺激:应用与挑战
January 2025
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is a kind of physical therapy that use electric current through the electrodes placed on the surface of acupoints to produce clinical effects in...
Moxibustion therapy for rheumatoid arthritis: A narrative review 艾灸治疗类风湿性关节炎:叙述性综述
April 2026
Moxibustion occupies a significant position in the comprehensive management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Moxibustion demonstrates unique efficacy in ameliorating both local joint and systemic symptoms,...
Acupoint selection rules in treatment of cancer with moxibustion☆灸法用于癌症治疗的选穴规律分析
January 2024
To summarize the rules of acupoint selection in treatment of cancer with moxibustion by analyzing the articles of relevant clinical trials in recent years in China, so as to provide the references for...
Acupuncture treatment for Bartholin’s abscesst: A case report and literature review 针刺治疗前庭大腺脓肿验案一则并文献复习
October 2025
A 30-year-old female patient with Bartholin’s abscess was treated by acupuncture. Before visit, she had taken wuwei xiaodu yin for 4 consecutive days, but the symptoms were not alleviated markedly and...
Acupuncture and moxibustion for chronic eczema: A systematic review 针灸治疗慢性湿疹:一项系统评价
April 2026
To systemically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion for chronic eczema, and to provide evidence for acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of chronic eczema....
Therapeutic roles of acupuncture in the treatment of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting 针灸在化疗诱发性恶心与呕吐防治中的治疗作用
January 2026
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) remains one of the most disruptive complications during cancer treatment, often persisting despite standard antiemetic regimens. As clinical practice...
Acupuncture for chronic nonspecific low back pain in middle-aged and older patients: A randomized controlled trial 针刺治疗中老年慢性非特异性下腰痛:一项随机对照临床试验
October 2024
To observe the specific effects of acupuncture in middle-aged and older patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP)....
Microneedle for weight loss: Most commonly used administration site and Chinese medicinal materials constituent 聚合物微针减重:最常使用的给药部位与中药材成分
October 2025
Microneedles (MNs), as a key component of third-generation transdermal drug delivery systems, show strong potential for obesity treatment. This study aimed to integrate traditional Chinese medicine...
World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture-Moxibustion: Non-Specific Low Back Pain recommendation summaries 世界针灸学会联合会《针灸临床实践指南:非特异性腰痛》推荐意见概述
July 2024
Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Nonspecific low back pain was revised and released by the Standards Working Committee of World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies...
Research progress on the mechanism of acupuncture in treatment of ischemic stroke 针刺治疗缺血性脑卒中的机制研究进展
April 2026
Acupuncture treatment for ischemic stroke is characterized by multi-target and multi-pathway effects, involving various pathological processes of stroke. This article discusses the mechanisms of acupuncture...
Acupuncture and mitochondrial homeostasis in central nervous system diseases: A multi-target perspective 针刺对中枢神经系统疾病线粒体稳态的调控作用:多靶点视角
April 2026
Mitochondrial dysfunction has been considered as a central pathological contributor to neuronal injury, impaired energy metabolism, and limited functional recovery in central nervous system (CNS) diseases....
Contributions of Jin’s three-needle therapy to the inheritance and development of Lingnan acupuncture-moxibustion academic school: A bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2025 岭南针灸学术流派传承与发展中的靳三针疗法研究: 2000–2025年文献计量学分析
April 2026
To analyze the research status and hotspots, and evolutionary trend of publications on Jin’s three-needle therapy from 2000 to 2025, and to provide bibliometric evidence for the theoretical development...
Multi-target synergism and integration: Mechanism of acupuncture for post-stroke cognitive impairment 多靶点协同与系统整合:针刺改善脑卒中后认知障碍的机制研究
April 2026
Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is a common disabling complication after stroke. Acupuncture can effectively improve learning and memory function in patients with PSCI and enhance their quality...
Acupuncture for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis 针灸治疗颞下颌关节紊乱病:系统回顾和荟萃分析
October 2025
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are the leading cause of chronic orofacial pain, which significantly affects patients’ quality of life. However, the efficacy of acupuncture in the management of TMD...
Clinical utility of motion style acupuncture treatment in rehabilitation medicine 针刺运动疗法在康复中的临床应用
October 2025
This review summarizes the clinical applications and mechanisms of action of motion-style acupuncture (MSAT) in rehabilitation medicine. Patients are required to perform active or passive movements...
Global acupuncture randomized controlled trials: Evaluating status, guideline impact, and future research trends 全球针灸随机对照试验:现状评估,指南影响与未来研究趋势
October 2025
This study aims to evaluate the current state of acupuncture randomized controlled trials (RCTs), their impact on guidelines, and future development trends, providing a reference for future research...
Evidence map of systematic reviews on acupuncture and moxibustion for prevention and management of cancer-related conditions 针灸防治癌症相关症状系统评价的证据图谱
October 2025
In this study, we evaluated the methodological quality of systematic reviews on acupuncture and moxibustion for the prevention and management of cancer-related conditions, aiming to provide evidence-based...
Dose-effect relationship between electroacupuncture with different parameters and the regulation of endogenous opioid peptide system 不同参数电针对内源性阿片肽系统调节的量效关系
January 2024
Endogenous opioid peptides (EOP) are the neurochemical basis of the anesthetic and analgesic effects of acupuncture, and the quantity of acupuncture stimulus can be controlled accurately by using electroacupuncture...
Non-pharmacological interventions for temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis 非药物疗法干预颞下颌关节紊乱:一项系统评价和荟萃分析
July 2025
A temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is a musculoskeletal and neuromuscular condition that affects the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, and associated tissues. Non-pharmacological interventions...
Potential mechanism of acupuncture on overeating and the significance in preventing and treating adiposity-based chronic disease: A new perspective based on the addiction model 针刺调节过度进食的机理及其对肥胖相关慢病防治的意义:基于成瘾模式新视角
October 2025
Overeating is a risk factor and a management challenge in adiposity-based chronic disease (ABCD). Acupuncture has shown high safety and reliable clinical evidence in addressing overeating, and it is...
World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Migraine recommendation summaries 世界针灸学会联合会《针灸临床实践指南:偏头痛》推荐意见概述
July 2024
Clinical Practice Guideline on Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Migraine (WFAS 007.9-2023) is a clinical practice guideline officially released by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies...