Yuan Wang, Mei Li, Shanshan Ling, Ge Zhang, Leying Zhu, Wenbin Fu, Lechang Zhan
{"title":"Acupuncture as an adjuvant therapy for rare bilateral cerebral peduncular infarction: a case report","authors":"Yuan Wang, Mei Li, Shanshan Ling, Ge Zhang, Leying Zhu, Wenbin Fu, Lechang Zhan","doi":"10.1177/09645284241266614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09645284241266614","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":"117 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142253464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Acupuncture in MedicinePub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-05-06DOI: 10.1177/09645284241248471
Nick Lowe, Natalia Permyakova, Rodney Dutton
{"title":"A clinical audit of patient outcomes in real-world acupuncture practice.","authors":"Nick Lowe, Natalia Permyakova, Rodney Dutton","doi":"10.1177/09645284241248471","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284241248471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Clinical auditing represents a valuable and cost-effective method for the collection of patient outcomes and is increasingly being used to inform clinical guidelines. The aim of this clinical audit was to assess patient outcomes across a small subset of acupuncture practitioners and private practices in the United Kingdom.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The Measure Yourself Medical Outcomes Profile (MYMOP) questionnaire and the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scale were used as outcome measures. Additional questions assessed adverse events and patient experience with care. Clinical data were collected utilising an electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROMs) system.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Baseline data were collected for a total of 233 health complaints (from 232 patients), of which 45.9% were musculoskeletal and 26.2% were psychological. Follow-up outcomes data were available for 144 health complaints (61.8% completion rate). For PGIC responses, >90% of health complaints were reported as at least 'minimally improved'. This was reduced to >51% when controlling for missing data. There was a gradual improvement in both mean MYMOP scores (24.5%-43.0%) and PGIC responses of 'very much improved' (12.3%-56.3%) over a 6-month period. A clinically significant improvement (>1 point change, p ⩽ 0.001) was seen in mean MYMOP scores compared to baseline from 4 to 8 weeks and symptom 1 MYMOP scores from 1 to 4 weeks. A moderately strong, negative correlation was seen between outcome measures (r = -0.507, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The majority of patients reported clinically meaningful improvements for their main health complaints/symptoms, which appeared to be sustained in the medium to long-term.</p>","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"209-215"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140847657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of contralateral versus ipsilateral electroacupuncture for analgesia and rehabilitation after unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Hai Huang, Kangmin Tang, Xiuling Song, Ling Zhao, Yongying Liang, Hui Xu, Lianbo Xiao, Yuelai Chen","doi":"10.1177/09645284231211601","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284231211601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a treatment for advanced knee osteoarthritis. Since postoperative pain affects rehabilitation, this study aimed to determine whether electroacupuncture (EA) contralateral to the surgical site is more effective than ipsilateral EA or sham EA in terms of relieving postoperative pain and promoting post-TKA rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this parallel, single-blind randomized controlled trial, 114 patients undergoing unilateral TKA were assigned to the contralateral EA (EA on the contralateral side + sham EA on the ipsilateral), ipsilateral EA (EA on the ipsilateral + sham EA on the contralateral side), or sham EA (sham EA on both sides) groups (n = 38 each). Treatment was performed once daily on postoperative days 1-3. The visual analog scale (VAS) scores, additional opioid doses via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee scores, active/passive range of motion (AROM/PROM), swelling around the knee joint, and Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) scores were used for postoperative evaluation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At 3 days postoperatively, the VAS scores, HSS scores, AROM/PROM, swelling around the knee, and HAMA scores in the contralateral EA and ipsilateral EA groups were significantly improved compared with baseline. In addition, VAS scores, HSS scores, PROM and swelling around the knee were significantly better in the contralateral and ipsilateral EA groups than in the sham EA group, but similar in the two true EA groups. Furthermore, PCA additional dose release was significantly higher in the sham EA group than in the two true EA groups (which did not significantly differ). At 10 days postoperatively, the HSS scores, AROM/PROM, and HAMA scores were better in the contralateral and ipsilateral EA groups than in the sham EA group, but similar in the two true EA groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Contralateral EA is more effective than sham EA for treating postoperative pain following TKA, but has an analgesic effect similar to that of ipsilateral EA.</p><p><strong>Trial registration number: </strong>ChiCTR1800020297 (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry).</p>","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"183-193"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139039362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Acupuncture in MedicinePub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-06-10DOI: 10.1177/09645284241256669
Chao Ke, Shengtao Shan, Yan Tan, Yang Cao, Zhengrong Xie, Senjie Shi, Jiang Pan, Wei Zhang
{"title":"Signaling pathways in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease with acupuncture: a narrative review.","authors":"Chao Ke, Shengtao Shan, Yan Tan, Yang Cao, Zhengrong Xie, Senjie Shi, Jiang Pan, Wei Zhang","doi":"10.1177/09645284241256669","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284241256669","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To date, there is no effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is increasing in prevalence worldwide. The objective of this review was to summarize the core targets and signaling pathways involved in acupuncture treatment for AD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We reviewed numerous signaling pathways, including mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-protein kinase B (PI3 K/Akt), adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), nuclear factor (NF)-kB, p53, Wnt, nitric oxide (NO), Janus kinase / signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/ STAT), RhoA/ROCK (Rho-associated protein kinase) and Ca<sup>2+</sup>/ calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) / cyclic adenosine monophosphate-response element-binding protein (CREB). The relevant data were obtained from PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang databases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In summary, the effects of acupuncture are mediated by multiple targets and pathways. Furthermore, acupuncture can improve pathological changes associated with AD (such as abnormal deposition of amyloid (A)β, tau hyperphosphorylation, synaptic dysfunction and neuronal apoptosis) through multiple signaling pathways.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, our findings provide a basis for future research into the effects of acupuncture on AD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"216-230"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141299750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Acupuncture in MedicinePub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-02-04DOI: 10.1177/09645284231218751
Ha-Kyung Jea, Ye-Eun Min, Soyoung Park
{"title":"Delayed recovery of sudden sensorineural hearing loss treated with magnetic acupuncture: a case report.","authors":"Ha-Kyung Jea, Ye-Eun Min, Soyoung Park","doi":"10.1177/09645284231218751","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284231218751","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"231-232"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Acupuncture in MedicinePub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-06-07DOI: 10.1177/09645284241256670
Amit Kumar
{"title":"Electroacupuncture for post-COVID proctodynia: a case report.","authors":"Amit Kumar","doi":"10.1177/09645284241256670","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284241256670","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"235-236"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141282670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Acupuncture in MedicinePub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-05-09DOI: 10.1177/09645284241249197
Mark D Sodders, Shyam J Deshpande, Jeffery A Dusek, Ryan Bradley, Monica S Vavilala
{"title":"Acupuncture knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and health service needs after traumatic brain injury: a cross-sectional survey.","authors":"Mark D Sodders, Shyam J Deshpande, Jeffery A Dusek, Ryan Bradley, Monica S Vavilala","doi":"10.1177/09645284241249197","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284241249197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acupuncture is a promising treatment for common symptoms after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Our objectives were to explore knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about acupuncture, identify health service needs and assess the perceived feasibility of weekly acupuncture visits among individuals with TBI.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We surveyed adults 18 years of age and older with TBI who received care at the University of Washington. Respondents were asked to complete 143 questions regarding acupuncture knowledge, attitudes and beliefs, injury-related symptoms and comorbidities, and to describe their interest in weekly acupuncture.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Respondents (n = 136) reported a high degree of knowledge about acupuncture as a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, needle use and safety, but were less knowledgeable regarding that the fact that most conditions require multiple acupuncture treatments to achieve optimal therapeutic benefit. Respondents were comfortable talking with healthcare providers about acupuncture (63.4%), open to acupuncture concurrent with conventional treatments (80.6%) and identified lack of insurance coverage as a barrier (50.8%). Beliefs varied, but respondents were generally receptive to using acupuncture as therapy. Unsurprisingly, respondents with a history of acupuncture (n = 60) had more acupuncture knowledge than those without such a history (n = 66) and were more likely to pursue acupuncture without insurance (60%), for serious health conditions (63.3%) or alongside conventional medical therapy (85.0%). Half of all respondents expressed interest in participating in weekly acupuncture for up to 12 months and would expect almost a 50% improvement in symptoms by participating.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adults with TBI were receptive and interested in participating in weekly acupuncture to address health concerns. These results provide support for exploring the integration of acupuncture into the care of individuals with TBI.</p>","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"194-208"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11662851/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140891087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of acupuncture on corrugator muscle activity in temporomandibular joint disorder: a case report.","authors":"Takahiro Yamada, Hiroyoshi Yajima, Miho Takayama, Morihiro Nasu, Konomi Imanishi, Judith M Schlaeger, Nobuari Takakura","doi":"10.1177/09645284241262049","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284241262049","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"237-239"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141417257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Acupuncture in MedicinePub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2023-12-20DOI: 10.1177/09645284231210576
Zhibin Fu, Han Wang, Xin Guo, Yizhuan Huang
{"title":"Acupuncture for functional ankle instability: a case report.","authors":"Zhibin Fu, Han Wang, Xin Guo, Yizhuan Huang","doi":"10.1177/09645284231210576","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284231210576","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"179-180"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138827592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Acupuncture in MedicinePub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2023-12-27DOI: 10.1177/09645284231210880
Wendi Dong, Xiaxia Jin, Shan Mo
{"title":"Acupuncture for androgenetic alopecia: a report of two cases.","authors":"Wendi Dong, Xiaxia Jin, Shan Mo","doi":"10.1177/09645284231210880","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09645284231210880","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7257,"journal":{"name":"Acupuncture in Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"173-175"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139039361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}