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[Precise application of Traditional Chinese Medicine in minimally-invasive techniques].

The miminally-invasive techniques of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) uses different types of acupuncture needles to treat diseased locations with special techniques. These techniques include different methods of insertion and closed incision (press cutting, sliding cutting, scrape cutting, etc.). This needling technique is based on the traditional Chinese medicine theories of Pi Bu(cutaneous), Jing Jin(sinew), Jing Luo(meridian), Wu Ti(five body structure components) and Zang Fu(organ system). Commonly used needles include: needle Dao, needle with edge, Pi needle, Shui needle, Ren needle, Go

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for acute gout.

BACKGROUND: Gout is an inflammatory arthritis resulting from the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in and around joints. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat acute gout. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2014. OBJECTIVES: To assess the benefits and harms of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (including cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors (COXIBs)) for acute gout. SEARCH METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, and Embase for studies to 28 August 2020. We applied

Treatments for hyperemesis gravidarum and nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: a systematic review and economic assessment.

BACKGROUND: Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) affects up to 85% of all women during pregnancy, but for the majority self-management suffices. For the remainder, symptoms are more severe and the most severe form of NVP - hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) - affects 0.3-1.0% of pregnant women. There is no widely accepted point at which NVP becomes HG. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the relative clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of treatments for NVP and HG. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Central Register of

A systematic review of experimental and clinical acupuncture in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect that can be very disabling and can limit or delay the dose of chemotherapy that can be administered. Acupuncture may be effective for treating peripheral neuropathy. The aim of this study was to review the available literature on the use of acupuncture for CIPN. The systematic literature search was performed using MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Cochrane Database, CINHAL, and ISI Proceedings. Hand searching was conducted, and consensus was reached on all extracted data. Only papers in the English language were included, irrespe

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… Furthermore the choice of acupuncture points in a protocol depends on the reference system, which comprises many different schools and different approaches to acupuncture, such as acupuncture according to traditional Chinese medicine, medical acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture, French auricular acupuncture … , trigger-point acupuncture, acupressure, electroacupuncture, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) of acupuncture points, among others [ 39 ], each one with a different approach to comparable problems. …

Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial.

OBJECTIVE: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) represents a common and debilitating side effects in cancer patients, often compromising treatment adherence and quality of life. Current management remains suboptimal, necessitating the exploration of complementary therapies. Acupuncture, as a widely used adjunctive therapy, has been attempted for the treatment of CINV. This study aims to systematically evaluate the effect and safety of acupuncture in managing CINV. METHODS: We comprehensively searched seven electronic databases (EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubMed, Chin

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… Points [Title/Abstract] OR Acupuncture Point [Title/Abstract] OR Point, Acupuncture [Title/Abstract] OR Points, Acupuncture [Title/Abstract] OR Acupoints [Title/Abstract] OR Acupoint [Title/Abstract] OR P6 [Title/Abstract] OR P-6 [Title/Abstract] OR Meridians [Title/Abstract] OR Jing Luo [Title/Abstract … The acupuncture points on both sides are alternately buried. …

Acupuncture in Multiple Myeloma Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review.

BackgroundPeripheral neuropathy (PN) is a prevalent complication of multiple myeloma (MM), due to the disease itself or its treatment. Despite extensive research, the optimal treatment for multiple myeloma peripheral neuropathy (MMPN) remains unclear. Clinical practice has shown the potential efficacy of acupuncture in managing MMPN. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the literature to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture as a treatment for MMPN.MethodsThe PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases were comprehensively searched fr

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… Ting Bao 19 | Auricular acupoints: shen men, point zero, two additional auricular acupuncture points where electrodermal signal was detected. … The auricular acupuncture acupoints used were shen men, point zero, and 2 additional auricular acupuncture points where the electrodermal signal was detected. …

A Randomized Assessor-Blinded Wait-List-Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy.

PurposeChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a complex side effect with few available treatment options. The aim of the study was to test the effectiveness of an 8-week course of acupuncture in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients who were receiving or had received neurotoxic chemotherapy.MethodsRandomized assessor-blinded controlled trial with 2 arms; one arm received acupuncture twice weekly for 8 weeks, while the other arm was a wait-list control group receiving only standard care. Primary outcome was pain intensity and interference over th

Acupuncture for Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Not Just for Pain.

BackgroundBortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) is a common and debilitating side effect. Our pilot study demonstrated that acupuncture is safe and can decrease total neuropathic symptoms. However, there is lack of knowledge in which individual BIPN symptoms benefited from acupuncture.PurposeTo characterize individual symptoms reduced by acupuncture in patients with BIPN.MethodsPatients with multiple myeloma treated with bortezomib who developed BIPN grade 2 or above, based on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), were enrolled and rece

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… All acupuncture points were selected for their analgesic characteristics and effectiveness in treating pain, swelling, and numbness (Yin Yang House, 2013). … Points included bilateral ear points (Shen men, point zero, and 2 additional auricular acupuncture points where electrodermal signal was detected), bilateral body acupuncture points (LI4, TE5, LI11, ST40), and Ba Feng located in upper and lower extremities were selected, and procedures were described …

Acupuncture for post-chemoradiotherapy complications in lung cancer with bone metastasis: a case report and literature review.

Despite significant advances in oncologic therapeutics, chemoradiotherapy-induced complications, including chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and hip dysfunction, remain clinically challenging to manage with pharmacological interventions alone. This report presents the case of a 52-year-old male with a history of right-sided lung cancer resection performed more than three years previously and confirmed bone metastasis for over two years. Following metastasis to the right ilium and acetabulum, the patient developed pain, numbness, gait disturbance, and impaired mobility in the ri

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… Figure 1 Schematic diagram of acupuncture points. … Illustration showing acupressure or acupuncture points marked with red dots and labeled EX-B2, BL23, BL25, BL54, ST31, GB31, ST36, GB34, BL60, GB41, and LR3 on the lower back, hip, thigh, leg, and foot, with additional blue dots and numbered circles on the hip. …

Продуктирует ли анальгезия в тригеминальной невралгии? Обновленный системный обзор и метаанализ.

Предыстория/цели: Тригеминальная нейронгия (ТН) представляет собой излучающееся состояние, которое в основном регулируется в рамках первичной медико-санитарной помощи, где карбамазепин остается единственной рекомендуемой терапией первой линии. Предварительные метаанализы сообщают о сокращении боли в конце лечения с помощью иглоукалывания, но не приводят к стратифицированным результатам в силу риска предвзятости, проверяют качество отчетности о результатах боли или изучают вопрос о том, сохраняются ли последствия анальгезии после периода лечения. В рамках этого обновленного систематического обз

Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture Combined with Conventional Drug Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer-Induced Bone Pain: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

BACKGROUND: Cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) involves both nociceptive and neuropathic components, causing significant suffering in cancer patients. Acupuncture has shown beneficial effects on CIBP. However, given the diverse acupuncture techniques, their therapeutic efficacy may vary. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of various acupuncture modalities integrated with conventional drug therapy for CIBP. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture combined with conventional analgesics for CIBP were searched across eight Chinese and English databases and clinical tr

The Efficacy of Acupuncture in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) has no cure, but acupuncture may provide relief through its known neuromodulation or neuroendocrine adjustment. This review aimed to assess the efficacy of acupuncture in treating CIPN. Method: A literature review following the PRISMA Statement was performed, searching 7 databases from inception through August 2019. All studies were clinical trials of the effect of acupuncture on CIPN. The methodological quality of these trials was assessed using Cochrane criteria; meta-analysis software (RevMan 5.2) was used to analyze the data. Da

Integrative Medicine for Cancer-Related Pain: A Narrative Review.

Cancer-related pain (C-RP) is a prevalent and debilitating concern among patients with cancer, with conventional treatments limited in their ability to provide adequate relief, and by the adverse effects associated with their use. Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) modalities have been shown to be potentially effective and safe for the treatment of pain and related symptoms, when used in conjunction with conventional medications and under medical supervision. An increasing number of oncology centers provide CIM within their conventional supportive and palliative care service, in an "

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… Acupuncture points and “meridians” can also be activated through the local application of pressure (acupressure) or by heat produced by mugwort cigars placed over the point, a technique called “Moxibustion”. … Increased mast cell density was shown to be most significant (by 55%) at TCM-identified acupuncture points [ 24 ]. …

Global research trends of acupuncture therapy on cancer pain: A bibliometric and visualized study.

BackgroundThe number of publications on acupuncture for cancer pain is increasing rapidly with an upward tendency. Considering that no bibliometric articles related to this topic have been published yet. It is necessary to evaluate the global scientific output of research in this field, and shed light on the direction of clinical cancer pain management in the future.MethodsResearch publications regarding acupuncture on cancer pain from inception to 2022 were downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric analyses were performed using CiteSpace software, the bibliometrix R pac

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… Through the thematic map of keywords ( Figure 9D ), internal organ, o-ring test, and clinical application were highly developed and isolated themes; acupuncture point wes emerging or declining themes; acupuncture, pain; electroacupuncture were basic and transversal themes. … Although the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of cancer pain have been confirmed and recognized, the use of acupuncture points is not uniform. Acupuncture taken in different ways and evaluation methods are different, and researchers have not reached a consensus. …

Ретроспективная оценка снижения симптомов с групповой акупукцией в Центре комплексного раковых заболеваний НКИ.

Иглоукалывание все чаще включается в онкологическую помощь в качестве нефармакологической стратегии борьбы с симптомами рака и лечения. Вместе с тем конкретные меры реагирования на симптомы по-прежнему являются неполными. В этом исследовании ретроспективно оценивались изменения в индивидуальных симптомах после завершения структурированного группового режима иглоукалывания в определенном NCI комплексном онкологическом центре. Пациенты, проходящие лечение в рамках программы интеграции онкологии и выживших пациентов 2023 и 2025 которые закончили ≥8 В него были включены инкубационные сеансы и вопр

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… Acupuncture points were selected for each patient based on pre-established institutional protocols ( Supplemental Table 1 ). There were no acupuncture-related adverse events reported by patients. … Acupuncture-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. J Clin Oncol. 2005;23(28):7188-7198. 12. Towler P, Molassiotis A, Brearley SG. …

Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.

BACKGROUND: Effective options for managing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) remain limited. Evidence supporting acupuncture for CIPN continues to accumulate, warranting a comprehensive synthesis to clarify its effects. METHODS: We searched eight databases and extracted study characteristics from the included studies. We assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool and graded the certainty of evidence using the GRADE framework. Meta-analyses evaluated CIPN symptoms, clinical effectiveness rate (ER), nerve conduction study (NCS) parameters, and quantitative sensory testi

Acupuncture and Reflexology for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer.

BackgroundTreatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), which affects approximately 30% to 40% of patients treated with neuropathy-causing agents, is mainly symptomatic. Currently available interventions are of little benefit.Study designThis study was conducted as a retrospective analysis of the efficacy of acupuncture and reflexology in alleviating CIPN in breast cancer patients.MethodsMedical records of 30 consecutive breast cancer patients who received both chemotherapy and treatment for CIPN according to our Acupuncture and Reflexology Treatment for Neuropathy (ART-N) pr

TriCAM (NCT02976558) - a randomized controlled pilot study of complementary medicine in allogeneic stem cell transplantation to improve quality of life.

BACKGROUND: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (aSCT) frequently leads to prolonged impaired quality of life (Qol) and depression. To reduce symptom burden and improve Qol, we implemented a complementary medicine approach (TriCAM). METHODS: In a randomized, controlled clinical trial (NCT02976558), we enrolled 36 patients undergoing aSCT. In addition to standard care, the intervention group received Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture (TCMA), music therapy (TaKeTiNa) and active clown role playing. FACT-G was used to assess Qol and HADS-D to asses anxiety and depression. We monitored safe

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… Then, depending on the underlying current imbalance, 5 to 20 acupuncture points were selected. After skin disinfection, needles were inserted until a DeQi sensation (a feeling of spreading warmth or electric sensation) was reported by the patient. …

Clinical Efficacy and Potential Mechanisms of Acupoint Stimulation Combined With Chemotherapy in Combating Cancer: A Review and Prospects.

Although chemotherapy is the first-line treatment strategy for a variety of tumors, its side effects have limited its efficacy. This review summarizes the progress on the use of acupoint stimulation to combat chemotherapy-associated side effects, including chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), cognitive impairment (CICI), and gastrointestinal toxicity (GI), as well as myelosuppression and immunosuppression. It was found that acupoint stimulation attenuated CIPN and GI by modulating the 5-hydroxytryptamine system in dorsal root ganglia, the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, and the d

Long-term follow-up of vertebral compression fractures in inpatients treated with integrative Korean medicine: An observational study.

Conservative management is the recommended first-line treatment for thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), with integrative Korean medicine (IKM) being widely used for treatment in Korea. However, evidence regarding long-term treatment outcomes is lacking. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of IKM treatment for thoracolumbar VCFs. Data from inpatients with thoracolumbar VCFs who received IKM treatment, comprising acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, electroacupuncture, Chuna manual therapy, and herbal medicine, at 4 KM hospitals from April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2022 were analyzed