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A Scoping Review of Ultrasound Visualization of Thin Acupuncture Needles Inserted into the Human Body and Reporting of Imaging Conditions. 细针入人超声显像及成像条件报告综述。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-09-19 eCollection Date: 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1177/19336586251378820

Miyono Okinaka, Tsunehiko Wada

{"title":"A Scoping Review of Ultrasound Visualization of Thin Acupuncture Needles Inserted into the Human Body and Reporting of Imaging Conditions.","authors":"Miyono Okinaka, Tsunehiko Wada","doi":"10.1177/19336586251378820","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19336586251378820","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This scoping review aimed to examine the existing literature on ultrasound visualization of acupuncture needles inserted into the human body, with a focus on image characteristics and methodological reproducibility.Methods: A search of the PubMed database was conducted on September 1, 2023, using terms related to acupuncture, dry needling, and ultrasound. English-language articles containing ultrasound images of acupuncture needle insertion into human tissue were eligible for inclusion.Results: In the 21 studies included in this review, acupuncture needles with diameters ranging from 0.16 to 0.35 mm were visualized using ultrasound imaging. However, the reporting of imaging conditions and equipment specifications was limited, leaving concerns regarding the reproducibility of methodologies and the validity of cross-study comparisons.Conclusion: Ultrasound visualization of acupuncture needles inserted into the human body has been demonstrated in several studies. To support further development in this field, future research should aim to provide standardized and detailed descriptions of imaging techniques and parameters.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"38 3","pages":"192-199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13158468/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147934196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at BL 13 and LU 9 on Pulmonary Function in Patients with Bronchial Asthma-A Protocol for Randomized Controlled Trial. 针刺bl13和l9对支气管哮喘患者肺功能的影响——随机对照试验方案。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-09-12 eCollection Date: 2026-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/19336586251378193

Venkatalakshmi Saravanan, Mooventhan Aruchunan, Mangaiarkarasi Narayanasamy

{"title":"Effect of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at BL 13 and LU 9 on Pulmonary Function in Patients with Bronchial Asthma-A Protocol for Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Venkatalakshmi Saravanan, Mooventhan Aruchunan, Mangaiarkarasi Narayanasamy","doi":"10.1177/19336586251378193","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19336586251378193","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Asthma is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by episodic airway obstruction, hyperresponsiveness, and inflammation, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and cough. Complementary and alternative medicine, including acupuncture and moxibustion, is increasingly used to manage asthma symptoms. There is a lack of studies pertinent to lung-specific points such as BL 13 (a back shu point of the lung) and LU 9 (source point of the lung meridian). This study evaluates the impact of acupuncture and moxibustion at BL 13 and LU 9 on pulmonary function in patients with bronchial asthma.Methods: In this single-blinded randomized controlled trial, a total of 60 participants with bronchial asthma will be recruited and randomly assigned into two groups. The study group will receive acupuncture and moxibustion at BL 13 and LU 9 for 20 min a day, 5 days a week for 2 weeks, while the control group will receive placebo acupuncture for the same period. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) and quality of life (QoL) will be assessed at baseline and after 14 days.Results: Acupuncture and moxibustion at BL 13 and LU 9 acupuncture points might significantly improve PFT and QoL than the placebo acupuncture points in patients with bronchial asthma.Conclusion: Two weeks of acupuncture and moxibustion at BL 13 and LU 9 may improve pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with bronchial asthma. These findings may help to support the integration of these techniques into standard asthma care.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"38 4","pages":"270-276"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13328993/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148392111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Acupuncture as an Adjuvant Therapy for Tethered Cord Syndrome: A Case Report. 针刺辅助治疗脊髓栓系综合征1例报告。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-09-03 eCollection Date: 2026-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/19336586251376746

Zijun Qiu, Xi Lin, Liying Ma, Juan Ou, Dingyu Guo, Xinyong Yang, Bingxiong Zhang, Bing Yan, Jinhuan Zhang

{"title":"Acupuncture as an Adjuvant Therapy for Tethered Cord Syndrome: A Case Report.","authors":"Zijun Qiu, Xi Lin, Liying Ma, Juan Ou, Dingyu Guo, Xinyong Yang, Bingxiong Zhang, Bing Yan, Jinhuan Zhang","doi":"10.1177/19336586251376746","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19336586251376746","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is defined as a diverse clinical condition wherein excessive tension on the spinal cord produces a variety of symptoms and signs. Its clinical symptoms include motor deficits, deformities of the lower extremities, lower leg sensory deficits, pain in the lower extremities, back pain, and dysuria. Current treatments mainly focus on surgical treatment to arrest the progression of the TCS. Here, we present a case where the patient's symptoms improved significantly after the acupuncture treatment.Case description: A 42-year-old woman was admitted to our department because of dysfunction of urination and defecation. She was diagnosed with sacral dysplasia and TCS on January 2022. After undergoing spinal cord hiatus malformation release surgery and tethered cord release surgery, she still felt difficulty urinating and defecating and also felt weakness in both lower limbs. After 4 weeks of acupuncture treatment, the patient's TCS symptoms improved significantly.Conclusion: Acupuncture may be an adjuvant therapy option for TCS.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"38 4","pages":"292-295"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13328974/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148392051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Scientific Mapping of Acupuncture for Heart Failure: Bibliometric Analysis and Scoping Review. 针灸治疗心力衰竭的科学定位：文献计量分析和范围综述。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-08-22 eCollection Date: 2026-04-01 DOI: 10.1177/19336586251366990

Dwi Surya Supriyana, Tonang Dwi Ardyanto, Ida Nurwati, Didik Gunawan Tamtomo

{"title":"Scientific Mapping of Acupuncture for Heart Failure: Bibliometric Analysis and Scoping Review.","authors":"Dwi Surya Supriyana, Tonang Dwi Ardyanto, Ida Nurwati, Didik Gunawan Tamtomo","doi":"10.1177/19336586251366990","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19336586251366990","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Interest in clinical research on the role of acupuncture in heart failure (HF) is growing. The purpose of this review was to visually map, compile, and summarize the existing literature to guide future research on acupuncture for HF.Methods: Acupuncture-related publications for HF were sourced from four databases: Cochrane Library, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. We used VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, and Biblioshiny to create a map-based data network of all studies related to keywords, illustrating the interconnections among journals, sources, authors, and funders. We conducted a scoping review (ScR), adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) standards. We included articles exploring acupuncture intervention on HF, published from January 1, 1992, to July 15, 2024. Articles were declared eligible, reviewed critically, and synthesized narratively.Results: We have identified the most dynamically active institutions, authors, funders, and research outcomes. Eight articles were included in the synthesis of ScR. Research in this area is increasing sharply, with the maximum number of publications occurring during the interval between 2021 and 2023. The trend of research development in the field of acupuncture for HF appears to be growing with various variations of acupuncture modalities that can be opportunities for further research, especially regarding the effectiveness of each modality.Conclusion: The benefits and potential of acupuncture materials for HF promise an excellent opportunity to advance research and treatment development. Acupuncture has promising potential for the future treatment of HF.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"38 2","pages":"103-117"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13089246/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147934113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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From Needles to Numbers: Leveraging Electronic Medical Records in Acupuncture Studies. 从针到数字：在针灸研究中利用电子医疗记录。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-08-20 eCollection Date: 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1177/19336586251370566

Trevor L Murphy, Hasan Yasin, Samuel E Mathis

{"title":"From Needles to Numbers: Leveraging Electronic Medical Records in Acupuncture Studies.","authors":"Trevor L Murphy, Hasan Yasin, Samuel E Mathis","doi":"10.1177/19336586251370566","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19336586251370566","url":null,"abstract":"Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, is recognized for its therapeutic benefits in chronic pain management. However, its integration into Western medicine is limited. Current research often features small sample sizes and single-center studies, lacking the statistical power for broader acceptance by those unfamiliar with non-Western medicine. This perspective advocates for utilizing electronic medical records (EMRs) to enhance acupuncture research. EMRs compile extensive clinical and demographic data, enabling comprehensive analyses. We present a preliminary review of the TriNetX database indicating increased acupuncture use following Medicare's coverage for low back pain with sciatica, notably among minority populations, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, data suggest potential links between acupuncture and reduced opioid use, faster recovery, and improved patient-reported outcomes. Employing EMRs for comparative effectiveness research, health economics, and longitudinal studies can validate acupuncture's efficacy and safety. By adopting big data analytics, researchers can meet contemporary standards and foster acceptance among policymakers and clinicians. This approach could expand access to acupuncture and establish it as a key component of evidence-based integrative medicine. We urge physician-acupuncturists and researchers to lead this evolution in acupuncture research.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"38 3","pages":"187-191"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13158466/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147934303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Advancing Safety in Acupuncture Practice-A Collective Commitment. 推进针灸实践的安全性——一项集体承诺。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-08-14 eCollection Date: 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/19336586251363175

Bill Reddy, Arthur Fan, Kathy Taromina

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Safety of Acupuncture in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. 针灸治疗多囊卵巢综合征的安全性：随机对照试验的系统评价和荟萃分析。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-08-14 eCollection Date: 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/19336586251360119

Ida Nurwati, Christopher Daniel Tristan, Kyra Modesty, Erlangga Masykur Kynaya, Ihsan Hanif, Nathania Ella Sudiono, Muhana Fawwazy Ilyas

{"title":"Safety of Acupuncture in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.","authors":"Ida Nurwati, Christopher Daniel Tristan, Kyra Modesty, Erlangga Masykur Kynaya, Ihsan Hanif, Nathania Ella Sudiono, Muhana Fawwazy Ilyas","doi":"10.1177/19336586251360119","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19336586251360119","url":null,"abstract":"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, and stimulation strength are concerning, as high-stimulation electroacupuncture (EA) may increase miscarriage risk. This review aims to systematically evaluate the safety profile of acupuncture in PCOS.Materials and methods: PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus were searched prior to September 8, 2024. This study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing acupuncture with \"control\" (sham/no acupuncture) or active drugs. Study quality was assessed using RoB 2.0. Meta-analyses were conducted with R Studio.Results: From 1,041 articles, 13 RCTs were included. There was no significant serious or life-threatening AE occurred in all trials. In acupuncture versus control groups, mild to moderate AEs were similar overall, except bruising, which was significantly more frequent at needle insertion sites with acupuncture (OR = 3.34; 95% CI: 1.76-6,37; p < 0.01). In acupuncture versus active drugs, there were no significantly higher mild to moderate AEs in the acupuncture group. Miscarriage rates were comparable with acupuncture versus controls or ovulation-induction drugs, particularly with low-frequency (2 Hz) EA applied prepregnancy. Collectively, the findings support acupuncture's safety profile, including no significant increase in miscarriage risk when administered prior to pregnancy.Conclusions: Acupuncture has emerged as a safe option for complementary therapy in PCOS. Further research is needed to refine acupuncture protocols, which further position it as a preferred adjunctive treatment in PCOS.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 4","pages":"281-291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12415178/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145030790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Current Status of Acupuncture Safety Promotion Strategies in Japan. 日本针灸安全推广策略的现状。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-08-14 eCollection Date: 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0186

Masaaki Sugawara, Hisashi Shinbara, Nobutatsu Furuse, Hitoshi Yamashita, Shuichi Katai, Ikuro Wakayama

{"title":"Current Status of Acupuncture Safety Promotion Strategies in Japan.","authors":"Masaaki Sugawara, Hisashi Shinbara, Nobutatsu Furuse, Hitoshi Yamashita, Shuichi Katai, Ikuro Wakayama","doi":"10.1089/acu.2024.0186","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2024.0186","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (JSAM) and experts on the safety of acupuncture and moxibustion (AM) in Japan have focused on safety improvement among acupuncturists, moxibustionists (AMists), and AM-practicing physicians. This article provides an overview of the activities conducted by academic experts in AM safety, primarily from the JSAM, to improve AM safety.Discussion: The JSAM formed the Safety Committee in 1998 to collect data regarding AM-related adverse events, provide relevant information to members, and conduct educational activities to prevent malpractice. Early literature reviews on AM-related adverse events in Japan published by the committee significantly shifted the paradigm regarding the awareness of AM safety among Japanese AMists and AM-practicing physicians. The committee has been holding educational workshops on safe clinical AM practices at the annual conferences of the JSAM, managing a website on AM safety strategies, conducting various surveys on AM safety, and performing periodic literature reviews of AM-related adverse events. In recent years, the committee has focused on publishing guidelines and manual books. This article briefly describes the guidelines published in 2020, as well as a practical manual based on these guidelines that was published in 2024.Conclusion: Despite extensive efforts in this area, further enhancement of safety management education in Japan is essential. The information provided herein is expected to stimulate the exchange of ideas, discussions, and innovations for improving AM safety worldwide.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 4","pages":"299-305"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12415167/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145030729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Acupuncture Safety in Diabetic Limb: A Scoping Review. 针刺在糖尿病肢体中的安全性：一项范围综述。

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-08-14 eCollection Date: 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/19336586251360142

Youyi Huang, Wan Hui Lau, Hui Ying Yee

{"title":"Acupuncture Safety in Diabetic Limb: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Youyi Huang, Wan Hui Lau, Hui Ying Yee","doi":"10.1177/19336586251360142","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19336586251360142","url":null,"abstract":"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 limited data on infective or ulcerative adverse events regarding acupuncture in diabetic limbs.Objective: This scoping review served to survey and map out the current literature landscape on infective or ulcerative complications, if any, of acupuncture in diabetic limbs and to also identify key gaps in the current literature.Methods: A scoping review was conducted based on the five-step framework by Arskey and O'Malley. The review included a comprehensive search of three databases (PubMed, Medline, and Embase) regarding any reports of adverse events after acupuncture in diabetic limbs.Results: Eight articles were analyzed. Four were case reports, three were clinical trials, and one was a review article. Most of the articles mentioned qualifications for practitioners (except for two articles). Clean needle technique was mentioned only in one article. Three articles highlighted adverse events and possible dangers related to needling in diabetic limbs. The other five articles highlighted no serious adverse events in using acupuncture/needling in diabetic limbs.Conclusions: While there are risks of ulceration and poor healing after acupuncture in diabetic feet, there are also likely benefits like improving neuropathy symptoms and ulcer healing. It is important to optimize safety risk factors such as procedural sterility, avoiding concomitant heat modalities, and ensuring qualified practitioners. Only then can patients benefit from acupuncture treatment for diabetic feet while minimizing complication rates.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 4","pages":"274-280"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12415162/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145030843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Analysis of Adverse Events in Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatments in Japan and the Current Situation of Hiroshima University Hospital Kampo Clinical Center. 日本针灸治疗不良事件分析及广岛大学医院康坡临床中心现状

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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-08-14 eCollection Date: 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0188

Yaxuan Jiang, Hongyang Li, Yukari Uryu, Keiko Hirose, Yihan Yuan, Yunxia Wang, Yoshihiro Tamura, Keiko Ogawa-Ochiai

{"title":"Analysis of Adverse Events in Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatments in Japan and the Current Situation of Hiroshima University Hospital Kampo Clinical Center.","authors":"Yaxuan Jiang, Hongyang Li, Yukari Uryu, Keiko Hirose, Yihan Yuan, Yunxia Wang, Yoshihiro Tamura, Keiko Ogawa-Ochiai","doi":"10.1089/acu.2024.0188","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2024.0188","url":null,"abstract":"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 Clinical Center (HUHKCC) follows strict professional standards to ensure both safety and efficacy.Objectives: The study analyzes AM-related AEs in Japan over the past decade, compares them with HUHKCC practices, and proposes risk mitigation strategies.Methods: AM-related AEs from 2013 to 2024 were reviewed using case reports from the Ichushi-Web, CiNii, and Accident Information Data Bank System (AIDBS) databases, alongside data from HUHKCC (October 2023-2024). Patient information and AEs were collected from electronic medical records and a survey of six acupuncturists. Data analysis was performed using bibliometric methods in Excel and BioVenn.Results: An analysis of 55 studies and 153 AEs showed a fluctuating trend, with insertion needle technique (INT) accounting for 89.1%. Common AEs included internal injuries (32.7%) and infections (21.8%). AIDBS data indicated 12 AEs annually, with 66% from INT and 33% from moxibustion. Conversely, HUHKCC's 568 sessions reported no adverse effects; however, side effects such as fatigue or localized pain were reported in 10 cases. One reason for less AEs is that contact needle technique (CNT) was used in 96.8% of sessions.Conclusions: Despite Japan's emphasis on AM safety, AM-related AEs remain consistent. Although effectiveness of each technique requires evaluation, the HUHKCC model, with its focus on CNT, diagnostics, and practitioner training, might effectively mitigate AEs and offer a valuable framework for improving AM safety.","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 4","pages":"312-319"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12415164/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145030735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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