Computer-aided cognitive training combined with tDCS can improve post-stroke cognitive impairment and cerebral vasomotor function: a randomized controlled trial by Yin Chen, Ziqi Zhao, Jiapeng Huang, Tingting Wang, Yun Qu

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Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate protects against hyperhomocysteine-induced vascular endothelial injury via activation of NNMT/SIRT1-mediated NRF2/HO-1 and AKT/MAPKs signaling in hu... by Zhong-Yan Zhou, Wen-Ting Shi, Jing Zhang, Wai-Rong Zhao, Ying Xiao, Kai-Yu Zhang, Jie Ma, Jing-Yi Tang, Yu Wang

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Toward a digital citizen lab for capturing data about alternative ways of self-managing chronic pain: An attitudinal user study by Najmeh Khalili-Mahani, Najmeh Khalili-Mahani, Najmeh Khalili-Mahani, Najmeh Khalili-Mahani, Sandra Woods, Sandra Woods, Eileen Mary Holowka, Amber Pahayahay, Mathieu Roy, Mathieu Roy

“…More than 90% of PwPPs used alternative therapies (acupuncture, homeopathy, massage therapy, etc.). Attitude toward mHealth apps were positive even though nearly half of PwPPs were unfamiliar with them. …”
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Peptidomic analysis of follicular fluid in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome by Ningyu Sun, Yuanyuan Chen, Lu Lu, Hua Yan, Jing Zhou, Kai Li, Wuwen Zhang, Lihua Yuan, Boon Chin Heng, Weiwei Zeng, Yin Shi, Guoqing Tong, Ping Yin

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Comparison of the effect of pressure on bladder-GV20 and gallbladder-GV20 points on the ability to cope with labor pain among the primiparous women: A randomized clinical trial by Elaheh Mansouri, Masoumeh Kordi, Shapour Badiee Aval, Mohammad Taghi Shakeri, Masoumeh Mirteimouri

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Moderate selenium mitigates hand grip strength impairment associated with elevated blood cadmium and lead levels in middle-aged and elderly individuals: insights from NHANES 2011–2... by Yafeng Liang, Junqi Wang, Tianyi Wang, Hangyu Li, Chaohui Yin, Jialin Liu, Yulong Wei, Junxing Fan, Shixing Feng, Shixing Feng, Shixing Feng, Shuangqing Zhai

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Risk Factors for Severe Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia in Children: a Meta-analysis by YANG Shuo, LIU Xinying, WANG Huizhe, LI Huanmin, LI Xinmin

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Nourishing Yin and moistening dryness formula inhibits colon cell apoptosis via activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway to ameliorate Yin-deficiency constipation in mice by Hanyu Zhang, Fengyin Diao, Xuejin Fan, Shining Ge, Xu Han, Luge Wei, Qingsheng Yin, Pengwei Zhuang, Mixia Zhang, Yanjun Zhang

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The effect of Exercise on inhibition Blood pressure by Auricular-plaster Vaccaria seeds by Ji-Soo Park, Young-Sik Yoon, Dong-Jin Kim, Hee-Jeong Ko, Dae-Yul Yum, Yung-Sun Song

“…Attached Vaccaria seeds to auricular acupuncture of the experiment group. Did not attach them to the control group. …”
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M2 macrophage inhibits the antitumor effects of Lenvatinib on intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma by Long Yang, Pinsheng Han, Tao Cui, Tao Cui, Yu Miao, Tianyu Zhao, Zilin Cui, Yijia Chen, Hao Chi, Jieying Zhang, Jieying Zhang, Yamin Zhang

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Exploring Long Non-Coding RNAs Associated with IP3/DAG Signaling Pathway as Potential Biomarkers Involved in Mast Cell Degranulation in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria with 2-Year Fo... by Liang Y, Kong Q, Luo H, Tan J, Zhu H

“…Yudan Liang,1,2,* Qinghuo Kong,1,* Huiwen Luo,1 Jinhua Tan,1 Huizheng Zhu3 1Department of Acupuncture and Rehabilitation, The Affiliated Jiangmen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Jinan University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 2Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Postdoctoral Research Station, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The 2nd Clinical Medical College (Shenzhen People’s Hospital) of Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Huizheng ZhuDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The 2nd Clinical Medical College (Shenzhen People’s Hospital) of Jinan University, No. 1017, Dongmen North Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518020, People’s Republic of ChinaEmail zhuhuizheng@jnu.edu.cnPurpose: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) pathogenesis involves mast cell degranulation induced by the inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate/diacylglycerol (IP3/DAG) pathway, but the condition lacks specific biomarkers. …”
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Effect of Jin's Three Needles Therapy Combined with Mirror Therapy on Lower Limb Dysfunction with Cerebral Infarction Patients: Analysis Based on Surface Electromyography by XU Mingzhu, LIN Run, WEN Huaneng, WANG Yixiao, LIU Lu, WANG Bihan, CHEN Kexun, XUAN Chunyu, CUI Shaoyang

“…Previous studies have shown that acupuncture combined with mirror therapy can improve lower limb dysfunction in patients with cerebral infarction, but there are few studies and the evaluation methods need to be supplemented. …”
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Analysis of Clinical Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Associated with Peritoneal Dialysis in Uremia by LI Jing, MA Leilei, WANG Guanran, JIANG Chen, XING Haitao, YANG Hongtao

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Effect of hydrogel stiffness on nucleus pulposus cell phenotypes in vitro and its repairment of intervertebral disc in vivo by CHEN Zehao, LÜ Zhendong, ZHANG Zhen, CUI Wenguo, ZHANG Yuhui

“…Immunofluorescence staining was performed to examine the nuclear localization of Yes-associated protein (YAP) and real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expression levels of nucleus pulposus cell-associated genes [neural cell adhesion molecule 1 (Ncam-1), aggrecan (Acan), sex-determing region of Y chromosome (SRY)-box transcription factor 9 (Sox9)]. A rat caudal acupuncture intervertebral disc degeneration model was established. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells Combined With Electroacupuncture Treatment Regulate the Subpopulation of Macrophages and Astrocytes to Facilitate Axonal Regeneration in Transected Spinal Co... by Rongyi Zhang, Junhua Wang, Qingwen Deng, Xingru Xiao, Xiang Zeng, Biqin Lai, Ge Li, Yuanhuan Ma, Jingwen Ruan, Inbo Han, Yuan-Shan Zeng, Ying Ding

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Expression Profiling of L5-S2 Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn in a Rat Model of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Uncovers Potential Mechanism of Electroacupuncture Mediated Inflammation and Pa... by Xu C, Cheng K, Wu XL, Tai HY, Chai YM, Yang ZW, Sun QH, Qiu XH, Yang XY, Li N, Tan Y, Liu SM, Chen W

“…Chang Xu,1 Kai Cheng,1 Xiao-Ling Wu,1 Heng Yap Tai,1 Ye-Mao Chai,1 Zhi-Wen Yang,1 Qian-Hui Sun,1 Xing-Hua Qiu,1 Xing-Yue Yang,1 Na Li,1 Yan Tan,2 Shao-Ming Liu,3 Wei Chen4 1College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Dongfang Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 4Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Na Li, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 11 Bei San Huan Dong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15210722947, Email 201901035@bucm.edu.cnPurpose: We aim to explore expression profiles of genes in SCDH of CPPS model rat relevant to pain and inflammation by RNA-Seq and to investigate the mechanism of anti-inflammatory and analgesic of EA.Methods: Thirty-six SD male rats were randomly divided into three groups (n = 12): sham operation, model, and EA. …”
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Transfer and biotransformation of the COVID-19 prodrug molnupiravir and its metabolite β-D-N4-hydroxycytidine across the blood-placenta barrierResearch in context by Chun-Hao Chang, Wen-Ya Peng, Wan-Hsin Lee, Tung-Yi Lin, Muh-Hwa Yang, Jeffrey W. Dalley, Tung-Hu Tsai

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Electroacupuncture for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: A Clinical Feasibility Study by Yee Ran Lyu KMD, PhD, Hye-Yoon Lee KMD, PhD, Hyo-Ju Park BS, O-jin Kwon PhD, Ae-Ran Kim PhD, In Chul Jung KMD, PhD, Yang-Chun Park KMD, PhD, Jung-Hyo Cho KMD, PhD, Jung-Eun Kim KMD, Mikyung Kim KMD, PhD, Jun-Hwan Lee KMD, PhD, Joo-Hee Kim KMD, PhD

“…There have been attempts to improve the cognitive function of patients with cancer using acupuncture; however, no studies have been conducted using electroacupuncture. …”
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Choice of Outcomes Used in Randomized Controlled Trials Measuring the Efficacy and Safety of Massage Therapy for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy by Tianxiao FENG, Kangjian LI, Dawei YU, Wanyu SUN, Bifeng FU, Minshan FENG, Ping WANG

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Treatments for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a rapid and systematic review. by Brañas, P, Jordan, R, Fry-Smith, A, Burls, A, Hyde, C

“…This is the main element of initial clinical management and no rigorous research of its effectiveness was identified. (2) Drugs (amantadine, pemoline, potassium-channel blockers and antidepressants). (3) Training, rehabilitation and devices (cooling vests and electromagnetic fields). (4) Alternative therapies (bee venom, cannabis, acupuncture/acupressure and yoga). Only two drugs, amantadine and pemoline, met the criteria for full systematic review. …”