Modulation der Lungen-Darm-Achse: Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Wirkung des Xie Bai Zeng Ye-Sud auf die Darmflora und die Schleimhautimmunität bei Kindern mit postinfektiösem Husten Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Xie Bai Zeng Ye Decoction (XBZY) in the treatment of post-infectious cough in children with lung heat and Yin deficiency, and to investigate its effects on gut microbiota composition...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur zur Prävention von primären Kopfschmerzen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen: Ein Literaturüberblick für den pädiatrischen Neurologen Abstract Background To deepen the role of acupuncture as preventive treatment for pediatric primary headaches in children and adolescents and to understand if acupuncture is more effective than sham acupuncture or pharmacologic preventive treatment, acupuncture tolerability, and beneficial effect on psychiatric comorbidities. Methods A critical literature review was performed. Following PRISMA guidelines, all reports published (PubMed, 1982-2023) were...Weiterlesen

Auswirkungen ausgewählter Akupunkturpunkte auf die Lungenfunktion und Entzündungsmarker bei Asthmapatienten – Eine Interventionsstudie Abstract Background Acupuncture is commonly utilized as an alternative method for managing bronchial asthma and has the added benefit of being cost-effective while improving the quality of life. Although previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating patients with bronchial asthma, there is a lack of evidence regarding its impact...Weiterlesen

Intradermale Akupunktur bei mittelschwerer bis schwerer Trockenheit der Augen: eine randomisierte kontrollierte Pilotstudie Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intradermal acupuncture for the treatment of moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED). Methods Thirty patients with moderate to severe DED were randomly assigned (11) to either the Intradermal Acupuncture Group (IAG) or the Body Acupuncture Group (BAG). Both...Weiterlesen

Auswirkungen der Akupunktur auf muskuloskelettale Schmerzen: eine Evidenzkarte Abstract Background Musculoskeletal pain is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life worldwide. Given the growing interest in complementary and alternative therapies, acupuncture has been widely explored as a potential treatment for alleviating musculoskeletal pain. This evidence map aimed to identify, describe, and summarize the current available evidence about acupuncture interventions on musculoskeletal pain....Weiterlesen

Untersuchung der zentralen Nervenbahnen, die das Gehirn und periphere Akupunkturpunkte verbinden, unter Verwendung von Nervenmarkern Abstract Background Acupuncture is widely used for therapeutic purposes, but the neural mechanisms underlying its effects are not fully understood. This study aims to investigate the neural projections from acupoints and subcutaneous (sham acupoints) sites to the central nervous system, using retrograde tracing technology, to clarify the specificity of acupuncture’s...Weiterlesen

Immunmodulatorische Wirkungen der Akupunktur auf Makrophagen bei allergischen Erkrankungen: Eine systematische Übersicht Abstract The incidence of allergic diseases has been increasing annually, severely affecting the quality of life of patients. With the growing recognition of traditional medicine, acupuncture, an ancient Chinese therapeutic method, has gradually gained attention for its potential in immune modulation. Studies have shown that macrophages play a crucial role in the development...Weiterlesen

Wirksamkeit von Akupunktur im Vergleich zu Sham-Akupunktur bei generalisierten Angststörungen: eine Meta-Analyse randomisierter kontrollierter Studien Abstract Objective This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the specific efficacy of acupuncture compared to sham acupuncture in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), beyond nonspecific or placebo effects. Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, and EMBASE from inception to October 2025....Weiterlesen

Neuronale Korrelate der Akupunktur bei vaskulärer kognitiver Beeinträchtigung: Erkenntnisse aus der Ruhezustands-fMRT Abstract Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) represents a spectrum of cognitive deficits caused by cerebrovascular pathology, affecting multiple cognitive domains including memory, executive function, and attention. While pharmacological interventions for VCI remain limited, growing evidence supports acupuncture as an effective and safe therapeutic approach that improves both global cognition and activities of daily living...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur verbessert funktionelle Einschränkungen bei Krebspatient*innen mit chronischen Schmerzen: Eine Sekundäranalyse der randomisierten klinischen Studie PEACE Abstract This study investigated the effects of electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture on pain-related functional impairment in cancer patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. As a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial, participants received acupuncture or were placed on a waitlist control. Functional outcomes for upper and lower limbs were...Weiterlesen