Auswirkungen eines modifizierten Wendan-Decokts in Kombination mit Akupunktur auf Entzündungsfaktoren und die Immunfunktion bei Urtikariapatienten Abstract This study aimed to explore the effects of modified “Wendan Decoction” combined with acupuncture on serum inflammatory markers and immune function in patients suffering from urticaria. A total of 150 urticaria patients admitted to our hospital were randomly assigned to two groups: the observation group (n = 75) and the control group (n = 75). The control group received levocetirizine tablets, while the observation group was treated with modified Wendan Decoction along with acupuncture. Following treatment, the observation group demonstrated a higher clinical efficacy compared to the control...Weiterlesen

Vergleichende Wirksamkeit von Akupunktur-Therapien bei vorzeitigem Ovarialversagen: Eine systematische Überprüfung und Netzwerk-Meta-Analyse   Abstract Objectives Premature ovarian failure (POF) is becoming more common and has a major negative impact on women’s mental and physical well-being. The use of acupuncture therapies to treat POF has gained popularity. However, the optimal treatment remains uncertain. This study aimed to systematically review the literature and conduct a network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare the efficacy of different acupuncture and related therapies and identify methodologic weaknesses in previous studies. Design We systematically searched six databases from their inception to April 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs)...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur bei chronischen Krebsschmerzen: eine systematische Übersicht und Meta-Analyse   Abstract Introduction Pain is highly prevalent among cancer patients. Cancer pain is classified as chronic cancer pain (MG30.10) and chronic post-cancer treatment pain (MG30.11) in the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11). This research aims to ascertain the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating chronic cancer pain (MG30.10). Methods Eight Chinese and English databases were systematically searched from their inception to December 31, 2024, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the efficacy of acupuncture in combination with active treatments versus active treatment alone (identical to the treatment group), no...Weiterlesen

Potenzielle Ziele der Kopfhautakupunktur und Hirnstimulation bei häufigen neurologischen Erkrankungen: Erkenntnisse aus Studien zur Neurobildgebung Abstract Background Scalp acupuncture is a promising potential therapy for neurological disorders. However, the development of its stimulation targets—both in identifying novel targets and refining the precision of their localization—has advanced slowly, largely due to the inadequate integration of brain science findings. This study leverages advances in brain neuroimaging to identify evidence-based cortical targets, enhancing the potential of scalp acupuncture and other brain stimulation techniques. Methods Using the Neurosynth Compose platform, systematic meta-analyses of neuroimaging studies were conducted to identify potential surface cortical targets for...Weiterlesen

Wirkung der Akupunktur bei Patienten mit chronisch obstruktiver Lungenerkrankung: Eine multizentrische randomisierte kontrollierte Studie Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and frequently occurring disease that seriously endangers health, causing a heavy economic burden on patients and society. Acupuncture has been reported to have a therapeutic effect on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, compared with medications, it is difficult to identify a superior therapy. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture, conventional drug and acupuncture plus conventional drug in the treatment of COPD. Methods This was...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur bei Retinitis pigmentosa: eine umfassende Übersicht Abstract No notable developments in the existing therapeutic approaches for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) exist to date, leaving many patients seeking alternative treatments. Among these alternatives, acupuncture has gained increasing popularity among physicians due to its perceived effectiveness. Acupuncture has been applied in the treatment of RP and has achieved good therapeutic effects, as reflected in the improvement of vision. However, the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of acupuncture in treating RP remains unclear. This study suggests that acupuncture mainly achieves the goal of treating RP by inhibiting photoreceptor cell death, improving retinal blood flow...Weiterlesen

Akupunktur in Kombination mit Mirabegron (Betmiga) ist wirksam bei der Behandlung der überaktiven Blase: eine prospektive randomisierte kontrollierte Studie Abstract Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with mirabegron for overactive bladder (OAB) treatment. Methods This prospective cohort study took place at Ganzhou People’s Hospital. One hundred and sixty patients with OAB were divided into control and treatment groups at a ratio of 1:1 using a randomized number-table method. The control group was administered mirabegron alone (50 mg/day), while the treatment group was administered mirabegron orally and acupuncture at Guanyuan (CV4), Zhongji (CV3), and Sanyinjiao (SP6). The Overactive...Weiterlesen

Das autonome Nervensystem in der Akupunktur für gastrointestinale Dysmotilität: Von anatomischen Erkenntnissen zur klinischen Medizin Abstract The expanding knowledge on the involvement of the autonomic nervous system in regulating digestive tract homeostasis is shedding new light on the therapeutic potential of acupuncture. This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and autonomic nervous system associated mechanisms of acupuncture in gastrointestinal dysmotility in both laboratory and clinical settings, guiding future studies. Mechanistically, studies with animal models and human subjects demonstrated that acupuncture, as a non-invasive somatosensory stimulation, can help improve gastrointestinal dysmotility via directly modulating the activation of autonomic nervous system. Additionally,...Weiterlesen

Auswirkungen akupunkturbezogener Therapien auf das Schwangerschaftsergebnis bei Frauen, die sich einer In-vitro-Fertilisation und einem Embryotransfer unterziehen: eine Bayes’sche Netzwerk-Meta-Analyse Abstract Background This network meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of different acupuncture-related therapies in improving pregnancy outcomes among women undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining acupuncture-related therapies as adjuncts to IVF-ET were systematically searched in eight databases from inception until January 15, 2025. Dichotomous outcomes concerning efficacy were evaluated as odds risk (OR) and continuous data as mean difference (MD) and 95% credible intervals (CrI) utilizing R 4.1.2 and Stata 16.1. Results...Weiterlesen

Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit der Akupunktur bei Melasma: Eine Meta-Analyse von randomisierten kontrollierten Studien Abstract Background Treating melasma remains challenging. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture as a treatment option. Methods We searched three English and four Chinese databases up to January 2, 2024. The primary outcome was the total effective rate, while secondary outcomes included skin lesion area and color scores, total lesion score, and adverse effects. Study quality was assessed using the risk of bias tool, and data were analyzed with Review Manager 5.4. The GRADE approach evaluated evidence certainty. Results This study...Weiterlesen