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

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

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

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

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...Weiterlesen

Modulation der Gehirnaktivitäten bei gesunden Individuen durch Akupunktur am Dickdarm 11 Abstract This study investigated the effect of acupuncture at Quchi (LI11) on brain activities in healthy individuals. Sub-band power and EEG microstate analyses were conducted during pre-acupuncture, acupuncture, needle-retention, and post-acupuncture phases in both the acupuncture group (n = 16) and the control group (n = 18). Four microstate classes (A–D) were identified. Regression...Weiterlesen

Auswirkungen der manuellen Akupunktur im Vergleich zur Scheinakupunktur bei Patienten mit Depressionen nach Schlaganfall: Eine randomisierte klinische Studie Abstract Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a prevalent psychiatric complication in stroke patients, severely reducing quality of life and delaying social recovery in stroke survivors. Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture can be used as an alternative approach for PSD. The aim of this study was to...Weiterlesen

Die veränderte funktionelle Konnektivität des hypothalamischen Netzwerks bei chronischer Schlaflosigkeit und die regulierende Wirkung der Akupunktur: eine randomisierte kontrollierte bildgebende Studie Abstract Background The hypothalamus has been recognized as a core structure in the sleep-wake cycle. However, whether the neuroplasticity of the hypothalamus is involved in the acupuncture treatment of insomnia remains elusive. Methods We recruited 42 patients with chronic insomnia disorder (CID) and 23...Weiterlesen

Abstract To investigate the efficacy of laser acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy in alleviating symptoms among patients diagnosed with Bell’s palsy with duration of greater than 8 weeks. The randomized controlled trial has been performed from May 2021 to April 2023. Patients were eligible who had Bell’s palsy with duration of greater than 8 weeks on out-patient Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Beijing Tongren Hospital. The laser acupuncture group received class IV laser...Weiterlesen