J Tradit Chin Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of electroacupuncture and Chinese kidney-nourishing medicine on polycystic ovary syndrome in obese patients.
To explore the effect of electroacupuncture and Chinese kidney-nourishing medicine on insulin (INS), adiponectin (APN), leptin (LEP), and glucolipid metabolism of obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). ⋯ Acupuncture combined with medicine is better than just electroacupuncture for obese PCOS patients by improving obesity-related indexes, insulin sensitivity, and APN level. This indicates that acupuncture-medicine therapy is worth clinical popularization.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of acupuncture during post-acute phase of rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether acupuncture is effective in reducing pain and swelling around the knee and improving range of motion (ROM) during the post-acute phase of rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ Acupuncture provides effective treatment during the post-acute phase of rehabilitation after TKA with respect to pain relief, reduction of swelling around the knee, and early recovery of ROM.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Therapeutic evaluation of lumbar tender point deep massage for chronic non-specific low back pain.
To observe the therapeutic effect of lumbar tender point deep tissue massage plus lumbar traction on chronic non-specific low back pain using change in pressure pain threshold, muscle hardness and pain intensity as indices. ⋯ Lumbar tender point deep tissue massage combined with lumbar traction produced better improvement in pressure pain threshold, muscle hardness and pain intensity in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain than with lumbar traction alone.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Acupuncture in preterm babies during minor painful procedures.
To evaluate analgesic effects of acupuncture in preterm neonates during minor painful procedures. ⋯ Acupuncture is an effective method for the treatment of pain in neonates.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
44 cases of peripheral facial paralysis treated by the SXDZ-100 nerve and muscle stimulator.
To observe the clinical effects of the Hua Tuo Manual Acupuncture Therapeutic Stimulator for peripheral facial paralysis. ⋯ The SXDZ-100 stimulator is more effective than the G6805 electroacupuncture stimulator for treatment of peripheral facial paralysis.