Acupuncture as Add-On Treatment of the Positive, Negative, and Cognitive Symptoms of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review

Background: Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder that has a large impact on patients’ lives. In addition to Western medicine, the use of additional treatments, such as acupuncture, in treating the positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms is increasing. Methods: We conducted a systematic...

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Main Authors: Maurits van den Noort, Sujung Yeo, Sabina Lim, Sook-Hyun Lee, Heike Staudte, Peggy Bosch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Medicines
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2305-6320/5/2/29