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Medicine, General & Internal
Hui Zheng, Xian-Jun Xiao, Yun-Zhou Shi, Lei-Xiao Zhang, Wei Cao, Qian-Hua Zheng, Feng Zhong, Ping-Sheng Hao, Ying Huang, Ming-Ling Chen, Wei Zhang, Si-Yuan Zhou, Yan-Jun Wang, Chuan Wang, Li Zhou, Xiao-Qin Chen, Zuo-Qin Yang, Zi-Hao Zou, Ling Zhao, Fan-Rong Liang, Ying Li
Summary: This multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). The results showed that compared to sham acupuncture and waitlist control, acupuncture led to a greater improvement in UAS7, although the difference from the control group was not clinically significant. The increased adverse events were mild or transient.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hui Zheng, Tao Gao, Qian-Hua Zheng, Ling-Yun Lu, Ting-Hui Hou, Shu-Sen Zhang, Si-Yuan Zhou, Xin-Yu Hao, Lu Wang, Ling Zhao, Fan-Rong Liang, Ying Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) through a randomized controlled trial. The results showed that the responder rate at both 16 weeks and 32 weeks of follow-up was significantly higher in the true acupuncture (TA) group compared to the superficial acupuncture (SA) group. Additionally, the reduction in the number of headache days was greater in the TA group. Only a few mild adverse events were reported in the TA group.
Article
Anesthesiology
Xu Wang, Jin-Ling Li, Xiao-Ya Wei, Guang-Xia Shi, Na Zhang, Jian-Feng Tu, Chao-Qun Yan, Ya-Nan Zhang, Yue-Ying Hong, Jing-Wen Yang, Li-Qiong Wang, Cun-Zhi Liu
Summary: Acupuncture shows varying efficacy in chronic pain management due to individual factors. This study found that patients receiving acupuncture treatment experienced greater improvement in pain intensity compared to those receiving sham-acupuncture. Psychological factors such as positive expectation, extraversion, and emotional attention were correlated with the magnitude of clinical improvements. Neurological metrics, including brain structure and function, also played a role in predicting acupuncture improvement.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhigang Zhao, Kaiming Xu, Yanting Zhang, Gang Chen, Youfa Zhou
Summary: QLB significantly reduced postoperative opioid consumption, pain scores, time to first request for rescue analgesic, and incidence of PONV in women undergoing cesarean section. However, the quality of evidence for most results was still low to moderate.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Agullo, Isidro Aguado, Javier Muriel, Cesar Margarit, Alba Gomez, Monica Escorial, Astrid Sanchez, Alicia Fernandez, Ana M. Peiro
Summary: Variability in analgesic response due to genetic polymorphisms can be reduced through genotype-guided opioid prescribing. This study found that genotype-guided treatment led to improved pain relief, increased quality of life, and reduced adverse events and opioid dose in chronic pain patients. The findings suggest that implementing genotype-guided treatment could have positive clinical and economic outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Vasilios Moutzouros, Toufic R. Jildeh, Joseph S. Tramer, Fabien Meta, Noah Kuhlmann, Austin Cross, Kelechi R. Okoroha
Summary: The study demonstrates that a multimodal nonopioid pain protocol provides equivalent pain control compared to traditional opioid medication for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, with minimal side effects and high patient satisfaction.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rafaela Peron, Erika Patricia Rampazo, Richard Eloin Liebano
Summary: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of traditional acupuncture and laser acupuncture in the treatment of chronic nonspecific neck pain. The study will be a controlled and randomized clinical trial with 84 participants divided into three groups: TA group, LA group, and Sham group. The effectiveness of laser acupuncture treatment will be evaluated using various measures, providing evidence for its use in managing chronic nonspecific neck pain.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fang-Ting Yu, Cun-Zhi Liu, Guang-Xia Ni, Guo-Wei Cai, Zhi-Shun Liu, Xiao-Qing Zhou, Chao-Yang Ma, Xiu-Li Meng, Jian-Feng Tu, He-Wen Li, Jing-Wen Yang, Shi-Yan Yan, Hai-Yang Fu, Wen-Tao Xu, Jing Li, Hong-Chun Xiang, Tian-Heng Sun, Beng Zhang, Mei-Hua Li, Wen-Jun Wan, Cheng He, Xiao-Lan Ji, Wei Zhu, Guang-Xia Shi, Li-Qiong Wang
Summary: This is a multicenter randomized sham-controlled trial aiming to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic sciatica. A total of 216 patients will be enrolled and followed up for 52 weeks. The primary outcomes are changes in leg pain intensity and disability.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gang Li, Changxi Zhang, Congyi Wang, Ling Xiao
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of plum-blossom needle acupuncture combined with Tramadol in improving chronic postsurgical pain after lobectomy in NSCLC patients. The results will provide scientific evidence for further treatment of postoperative pain in these patients.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pei Shuang Li, Xue Mei Peng, Xiang Xin Niu, Ling Xu, Ernest Hung Yu Ng, Chi Chiu Wang, Jin Fang Dai, Jun Lu, Rui Ning Liang
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain. The results showed that acupuncture could relieve pain, shorten pain duration, and improve quality of life in patients. However, the efficacy decreased gradually after discontinuation of treatment.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Rosa Andias, Pedro Sa-Couto, Anabela G. Silva
Summary: Exercise and exercise plus pain neuroscience education had similar effectiveness in treating adolescents with chronic neck pain, and the results were maintained for up to 6 months.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jeongkeun Song, Hyunjoong Kim, Jihye Jung, Seungwon Lee
Summary: This study aimed to demonstrate the therapeutic effect of combining soft-tissue mobilization (STM) with pain neuroscience education (PNE) for chronic nonspecific low back pain with central sensitization. The results showed that the group receiving STM plus PNE had significant improvement in pain intensity, central sensitization, pressure pain, pain cognition, and disability compared to the group receiving only STM.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joanna Dietzel, Isabel V. Habermann, Sebastian Hoerder, Katrin Hahn, Gesa Meyer-Hamme, Miriam Ortiz, Kevin Hua, Barbara Stoeckigt, Marie Bolster, Weronika Grabowska, Stephanie Roll, Sylvia Binting, Stefan N. Willich, Sven Schroeder, Benno Brinkhaus
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture as a treatment for diabetic polyneuropathy. The results showed that acupuncture significantly reduced neuropathy-related symptoms, with lasting effects and minimal side effects.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Ling Chen, Minying Li, Li Fan, Xiaoping Zhu, Jianhua Liu, Hui Li, Zhenhua Xu, Junjun Chen, Zhaohui Liang, Zhiyan Liu, Lingmei Feng, Xiaoyun Chen, Qing He, Xiaokai Chen, Aihua Ou, Jiangshan He, Rui Ma, Baile Ning, Li Jiang, Sheng Li, Wenbin Fu
Summary: This study found that optimized acupuncture treatment for 4 weeks can alleviate neck pain related to cervical spondylosis and improve quality of life, with effects lasting for at least 3 months. The effects of acupuncture on cervical spondylosis-related neck pain can vary widely.
Article
Rheumatology
Jian-Feng Tu, Jing-Wen Yang, Guang-Xia Shi, Zhang-Sheng Yu, Jin-Ling Li, Lu-Lu Lin, Yu-Zheng Du, Xiao-Gang Yu, Hui Hu, Zhi-Shun Liu, Chun-Sheng Jia, Li-Qiong Wang, Jing-Jie Zhao, Jun Wang, Tong Wang, Yang Wang, Tian-Qi Wang, Na Zhang, Xuan Zou, Yu Wang, Jia-Kai Shao, Cun-Zhi Liu
Summary: The study found that intensive EA can reduce pain and improve function in patients with knee OA, with long-lasting effects. Intensive MA, on the other hand, showed no benefit for knee OA at week 8, but exhibited some benefits during follow-up.
ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY
(2021)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Xindong Qin, Meaghan E. Coyle, Anthony L. Zhang, Lihong Yang, Charlie C. L. Xue, Xusheng Liu
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yihan He, Haibo Zhang, Yifang Li, Shunqin Long, Shujing Xiao, Brian H. May, Anthony Lin Zhang, Xinfeng Guo, Charlie Changli Xue, Chuanjian Lu
Summary: The study found that acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for cancer pain was effective in reducing pain intensity and daily opioid consumption. Patients in the acupuncture group had a higher proportion of experiencing pain relief compared to the control group. No serious adverse events were reported during the treatment. Further evaluation of the clinical effects of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy is needed.
ACUPUNCTURE IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Junsheng L. Teo, Zhen Zheng, Stephen R. Bird
Summary: This article investigates the factors that contribute to patient engagement in prescribed exercise rehabilitation using the COM-B framework. The main themes identified include improving patient knowledge and cognitive skills, creating a balanced life situation, increasing patient self-efficacy and autonomous motivation, and setting goals.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Juan Zhu, Sha Li, Wenzhong Wu, Jie Guo, Xiaoqiu Wang, Guang Yang, Zhigang Lu, Fangbing Ji, Rong Zou, Zhen Zheng, Man Zheng
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of preoperative electroacupuncture in reducing the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and severity of postoperative pain in gynecological patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. The results showed that preoperative electroacupuncture can reduce the occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and alleviate pain.
ACUPUNCTURE IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Zhen Zheng, Wanda S. Stelmach, Jason Ma, Juris Briedis, Raphael Hau, Mark Tacey, Jeannette Atme, Debra Bourne, Julie Crabbe, Catherine Fletcher, Paul Howat, Jenny Layton, Charlie C. Xue
Summary: This study surveyed healthcare professionals' attitudes towards acupuncture/acupressure and barriers to implementation. The results showed that despite considering it non-mainstream, hospital-based healthcare professionals strongly supported the evidence-based use of acupuncture/acupressure and expressed a desire to learn more.
ACUPUNCTURE IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Fei-Yi Zhao, Gerard A. Kennedy, Sarah J. Spencer, Russell Conduit, Wen-Jing Zhang, Qiang-Qiang Fu, Zhen Zheng
Summary: Acupuncture shows significant efficacy in managing insomnia symptoms among patients with active depression, but its effect is limited for patients with previous or partially remitted depression. Future studies should explore the role of acupuncture in insomnia treatment and its synergistic effect with conventional pharmacotherapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fei-Yi Zhao, Gerard A. Kennedy, Sonja Cleary, Russell Conduit, Wen-Jing Zhang, Qiang-Qiang Fu, Zhen Zheng
Summary: This systematic review examines nursing students' knowledge, attitude, and practice towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The findings show that while students have limited knowledge about CAM, they generally have a positive attitude towards it. Students express interest in further learning and support the integration of CAM into nursing programs. Lack of evidence and sources of information are identified as barriers to the use of CAM.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Nancy Ming Zhang, David Daly, Morne Terblanche, Sumati Joshi, Mark Tacey, Gillian Vesty, Zhen Zheng
Summary: This study examined the beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge of Australian doctors and nurses towards the use of acupuncture and acupressure for managing post-operative nausea, vomiting, and pain. Despite low levels of knowledge or personal exposure to these techniques, positive attitudes were reported. However, barriers such as perceived lack of scientific evidence, unavailability of credentialed providers, and lack of reimbursement were identified. Further studies are needed to address these barriers and respond to the calls for education.
PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSING
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Zhen Zheng, Stephen R. Bird, Jennifer Layton, Anna Hyde, Ash Moreland, Dawn Wong Lit Wan, Ieva Stupans
Summary: The results of rehabilitation trials are often not fully attained when the intervention is implemented beyond the initial trial. One of the key reasons is that a patients' ability and/or capacity to take part in their own healthcare is not considered in the trial design yet has significant impact on the outcomes during the implementation phase. This article proposes a shift from a therapist-focus to patient-focus in trial design by addressing patient engagement as a core consideration. The authors argue that engaging patients in rehabilitation programs is a process of behavioral change.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ana Lea, James Collett, Lachlan Cribb, Zhen Zheng, P. S. D. Podugu
Summary: This study examined the association between longer term Tai Chi practice and subjective psychosocial wellbeing in healthy, older Tai Chi practitioners. The results showed that the Tai Chi practitioners had better scores in mental health, physical health, self-efficacy, balance confidence, and subjective memory complaints compared to normative older populations. However, weak negative associations were found between longer Tai Chi practice and mental health and emotional role. Hierarchical regression analyses did not provide evidence for a positive relationship between longer Tai Chi practice and health-related quality of life, balance confidence, self-efficacy, subjective memory complaints, or loneliness.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fei-Yi Zhao, Zhen Zheng, Qiang-Qiang Fu, Russell Conduit, Hong Xu, Hui-Ru Wang, Yu-Ling Huang, Ting Jiang, Wen-Jing Zhang, Gerard A. Kennedy
Summary: This study investigates the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for comorbid perimenopausal depression and insomnia. The results show that acupuncture can safely and effectively improve the symptoms of comorbid perimenopausal depression and insomnia, with satisfactory short- and medium-term effects.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Zahra Cooper, Sonja Cleary, Wanda Stelmach, Zhen Zheng
Summary: Patient engagement in perioperative settings is a complex and multifaceted concept. The lack of clarity in the literature calls for more theoretically informed and comprehensive approaches to researching surgical patient engagement. Future research should aim to better understand the factors that influence patient engagement and its impact on patient outcomes throughout the surgical journey.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fei-Yi Zhao, Peijie Xu, Gerard A. A. Kennedy, Russell Conduit, Wen-Jing Zhang, Yan-Mei Wang, Qiang-Qiang Fu, Zhen Zheng
Summary: This systematic review aimed to identify and summarize the CAM recommendations associated with insomnia treatment and care from existing comprehensive clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). The findings showed that existing guidelines lack clear recommendations for the use of CAM therapies for insomnia management, and there is a lack of high-quality evidence and multidisciplinary consultation in CPG development. More well-designed studies and interdisciplinary collaboration are urgently needed.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Cheng, Yuan Ming Di, Anthony Lin Zhang, Beiping Zhang, Charlie Changli Xue
Summary: This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of oral Chinese herbal medicine in reducing colorectal adenoma recurrence compared to other treatments. It will provide critical information for clinicians and countries to develop clinical guidelines on colorectal adenoma management.