Akupunktur lindert Angst und Depression bei Ratten mit Durchfall-dominantem Reizdarmsyndrom über die Darm-Hirn-Achse   Abstract Anxiety and depression frequently occur in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disordered long-term digestive disease affecting the stomach and intestine. The symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea/constipation, or both. There are four subcategories: irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), irritable bowel syndrome...Weiterlesen

Auswirkungen von Akupunktur und Massage auf Schmerzen bei jugendlichen und jungen erwachsenen Patient*innen mit fortgeschrittenem Krebs: Subgruppenanalyse einer randomisierten klinischen Studie Abstract Purpose Pain management remains challenging for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients. Acupuncture and massage have been recommended for cancer-related pain management, but no prospective trials have been conducted in AYA patients. We explored the effects of acupuncture and massage on pain...Weiterlesen

Neue Erkenntnisse zur Akupunktur beim ischämischen Schlaganfall: Orchestrierung des Neuro-Endokrin-Immun-Netzwerks Abstract Ischemic stroke (IS) is a major public health challenge with high rates of mortality and disability. Its pathophysiology is complex and multifactorial. Although the pathogenesis of IS originates from local cerebral ischemia, it progresses to a systemic disorder involving dysfunction of the neuro-endocrine-immune (NEI) network. Acupuncture, a non-pharmaceutical therapy characterized by holistic regulation, holds...Weiterlesen

Kombinierte Pudendusnerv-Elektroakupunktur und transkranielle Akupunkturstimulation bei vorzeitiger Ejakulation: eine randomisierte klinische Studie Abstract Background Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common and distressing condition with a multifactorial etiology and limited tolerable long-term treatment options. Current literature suggests that neuromodulatory approaches that simultaneously target peripheral reflex pathways and central regulatory mechanisms may provide additive therapeutic benefits. Methods In this single-center, block-randomized clinical study, 120 men with PE...Weiterlesen

Pharmakologische Einblicke in die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin bei Herzinsuffizienz: Fokus auf kardialen Energiestoffwechsel und Mitochondrienfunktion Abstract Introduction Heart failure (HF) remains a major contributor to global cardiovascular mortality, largely due to disturbances in myocardial energy balance and mitochondrial impairment. Conventional therapies alleviate symptoms and slow disease progression but seldom restore normal cardiac bioenergetics. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides a holistic, multitarget therapeutic framework that can...Weiterlesen

Kann Elektroakupunktur die Nachsorge nach einem Schwangerschaftsabbruch wirksam verbessern? Eine systematische Übersicht und Metaanalyse Abstract Objectives This study aims to systematically analyze the effects of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for minimizing side effects following miscarriage, particularly focusing on pain relief and physical and emotional stability. By reviewing randomized controlled trials, the study seeks to identify effective acupuncture points and standardize their use in post-abortion...Weiterlesen

Wirkung der Akupunktur bei Poor Ovarian Response: eine multizentrische randomisierte kontrollierte Studie Abstract Introduction Acupuncture has been explored as a potential intervention for POR; however, high-quality evidence is limited. This multicenter randomized trial evaluated the effect of acupuncture on the number of oocytes retrieved following controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) in women with POR. Methods This multicenter, randomized, controlled study was conducted at nine tertiary hospitals...Weiterlesen

Klinische Wirkung und Einflussfaktoren der Akupunktur bei motorischen Funktionsstörungen der Extremitäten nach ischämischem Schlaganfall: Eine systematische Übersicht und explorative Netzwerk-Metaanalyse Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of limb motor dysfunction following ischemic stroke, and to assess the influence of acupuncture intervention type and treatment dosage on therapeutic outcomes. Methods We conducted comprehensive searches multiple databases (e.g.,...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur bei Migräne ohne Aura und konnektivitätsbasierte Wirksamkeitsvorhersage: Eine randomisierte klinische Studie Abstract Importance Connectome-based predictive modeling (CPM) uses a data-driven whole-brain framework to identify connectivity patterns predicting clinical outcomes. However, CPM’s application to acupuncture in migraine without aura (MWOA) remains novel. Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of real acupuncture and sham acupuncture in MWOA, and to identify acupuncture-response brain connectivity patterns using CPM...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur zur Behandlung therapiebedingter Fatigue bei Krebserkrankungen: Eine kritische systematische Übersicht mit Fokus auf die methodische Bewertung der Verblindung Abstract Background Acupuncture is a method of traditional Chinese medicine that has been adapted in the Western world. The objective of this study was to critically assess the evidence presented in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about the effectiveness of acupuncture on fatigue in cancer patients. Method:...Weiterlesen