Arthur Yin Fan
Arthur Yin Fan
Acupuncture, an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine, has been practiced for over 2,500 years. Dr. William Osler, a renowned physician in Canada and the United States during the late 1800s, was also an acupuncturist. He learned acu...
Advancing Safety in Acupuncture: Strategies, Best Practices, and Training for a Risk-Free Practice [0.03%]
针灸安全性的提升：风险-free实践的战略、最佳做法和培训
Bhavit Bansal,Khyati Chaturvedi
Bhavit Bansal
Background: Acupuncture is a widely recognized complementary therapy with proven therapeutic benefits; however, concerns regarding patient safety persist due to adverse events ranging from minor complications to severe ou...
Safety of Acupuncture in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [0.03%]
针刺治疗多囊卵巢综合征的安全性：系统评价和 meta 分析
Ida Nurwati,Christopher Daniel Tristan,Kyra Modesty et al.
Ida Nurwati et al.
Introduction: Acupuncture has emerged as an effective adjunctive therapy for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with concern on the higher rate of adverse events (AE). In addition, timing of intervention, specific acupoints...
Youyi Huang,Wan Hui Lau,Hui Ying Yee
Youyi Huang
Background: Any injury to the diabetic limbs may portent disastrous consequences. However, it is not uncommon for diabetics to also seek complementary and alternative medicine for treatment, such as acupuncture. There are...
Jin-Huan Yue,Xiao-Ling Li,Dong-Hong Huang et al.
Jin-Huan Yue et al.
Introduction: This review evaluates the safety protocols for acupuncture, emphasizing the need for stringent measures due to the procedure's invasive nature. ...
Analysis of Adverse Events in Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatments in Japan and the Current Situation of Hiroshima University Hospital Kampo Clinical Center [0.03%]
日本针灸疗法不良事件分析及广岛大学医院汉方临床中心现况
Yaxuan Jiang,Hongyang Li,Yukari Uryu et al.
Yaxuan Jiang et al.
Background: Acupuncture and moxibustion (AM) are effective for pain relief and chronic disease management but carry risks of adverse events (AEs). Japan prioritizes AM safety, and Hiroshima University Hospital Kampo Clini...
Bill Reddy,Arthur Fan,Kathy Taromina
Bill Reddy
Effect of Spinal Cord Response on Changes in Pain Thresholds of Each Tissue Due to Electroacupuncture [0.03%]
电针不同组织痛阈变化的脊髓反应效应研究
Miho Oba,Shingo Saito,Kazunori Itoh
Miho Oba
Background: Acupuncture enhances the endogenous analgesic system and reduces pain. However, its effect is not constant, and it has been reported that it varies depending on the endogenous analgesic system and spinal cord ...
Helene M Langevin
Helene M Langevin
Background: Although acupuncture points (acupoints) have been used for thousands of years, their exact biological basis remains uncertain. This knowledge gap has hindered both acupuncture research and the integration of a...
Yao Lu,Wei-Xun Qin,Li-Jun Zhang et al.
Yao Lu et al.
Background: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is commonly characterized by severe hearing loss of 30 dB or greater over at least three consecutive frequencies occurring within a 72-h period. Current treatments, de...