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ISSN: 1003-5257
CN: 11-2892/R
e-ISSN: 2773-0751

Acupuncture biomechanics: From mechanical stimulation to biological effects 针刺生物力学:从力学刺激到生物效应

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...

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

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...

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS): Applications and challenges 经皮穴位电刺激:应用与挑战

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...

Acupoint selection rules in treatment of cancer with moxibustion☆灸法用于癌症治疗的选穴规律分析

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

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...

Moxibustion therapy for rheumatoid arthritis: A narrative review 艾灸治疗类风湿性关节炎:叙述性综述

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,...

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

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 and moxibustion for chronic eczema: A systematic review 针灸治疗慢性湿疹:一项系统评价

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....

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

A temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is a musculoskeletal and neuromuscular condition that affects the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, and associated tissues. Non-pharmacological interventions...

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

To observe the specific effects of acupuncture in middle-aged and older patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP)....

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

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....

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Broad-spectrum and eicosanoid-targeted serum lipidomics reveal the therapeutic mechanism of moxibustion in a rat model of collagen-induced arthritis☆ 广谱靶向和类二十烷酸靶向血清脂质组学揭示艾灸对胶原诱导性关节炎大鼠的治疗机制

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by progressive joint destruction and high disability rates. Moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine therapy with a long history...

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

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...

Key barriers and breakthrough paths for transformation of acupuncture and moxibustion device achievements 针灸设备成果转化的关键壁垒与突破路径

As a vital component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture and moxibustion face numerous challenges in the transformation of device-related achievements. This paper systematically analyzed...

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

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...

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

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...

Neuroplasticicity mechanism of acupuncture for pain-induced emotions: From function to structure 针刺改善痛情绪的神经可塑性机制:从功能到结构

Pain-induced emotions are the negative moods caused by pain, such as depression and anxiety. Acupuncture can effectively relieve pain-induced emotions, and its mechanism is closely related to the regulation...

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

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...

Acupoint stimulation for pain management in patients after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization: A systematic review and meta-analysis 穴位刺激改善肝动脉化疗栓塞术后患者疼痛的系统评价与Meta分析

To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupoint stimulation for managing post-transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) pain and to provide a reliable evidence-based foundation for...

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

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...

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

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...

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