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Research Archive
Welcome to our Chinese medicine and acupuncture research news pages. We add to the content of these pages continuously as more research news comes in. Browse through the complete archive below or use the category links on the right.
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Shock wave therapy applied at acupuncture points helps with period pain
Categories: Gynaecological, Acupuncture research
Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) applied at acupuncture points in the lower abdomen can reduce menstrual pain, report researchers from China ...
Acupressure benefits dialysis patients
Categories: Kidney / Urinary disorders, Acupuncture research
Acupressure can decrease thirst and improve quality of life in patients receiving haemodialysis treatment, according to a study carried out in Turkey ...
Electro-acupuncture shows significant benefits in knee osteoarthritis
A large randomised trial carried out in China has demonstrated a significant effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) ...
Acupuncture recommended for chronic pain by UK's main health watchdog
The publication of a new guideline for chronic pain treatment by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is a major advance for the recognition of acupuncture as a legitimate clinically effective treatment in the UK ...
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs alleviate symptoms of ovarian failure
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines (CHM) can serve as complementary therapies to alleviate menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms, and improve serum sex hormone levels in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) ...
TCM beneficial for osteoarthritis
Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have multiple benefits for patients with osteoarthritis (OA), conclude the authors of a systematic review from China ...
Yin Qiao San improves effect of western medicine on COVID-19
Categories: Miscellaneous disorders, Acupuncture research
Yin Qiao San combined with western medicine can improve treatment response in pneumonia patients, report Chinese authors of a systematic review ...
Chinese herbal medicines add benefit to standard care for COVID-19
Categories: Miscellaneous disorders, Acupuncture research
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), used as an adjunctive treatment to standard care (SC), helps to improve treatment outcomes in COVID-19 cases ...
Acupuncture helps with chemo-induced neuropathy
The use of acupuncture in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is safe and effective, according to Chinese researchers ...