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2301 Armstrong, K.; Gokal, R.; Durant, J.; Todorsky, T.; Chevalier, A.; FaShong, B.
Detailed autonomic nervous system analysis of microcurrent point stimulation applied to battlefield acupuncture protocol
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(2), 87-93
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
2302 Zhao, M.; Gao, W.; Zhang, L.; Wei Huang, ; Zheng, S.; Wang, G.; Hong, B.Y.; Tang, B.
Acupressure therapy for acute ankle sprains
A randomized clinical trial
PM R, 2018, 10(1), 36-44
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sprain
2303 Schlaeger, J.M.; GAbzdyl, E.M.; Bussell, J.L.; Takakura, N.; Yajima, H.; Takayama, M.; Wilkie, D.J.
Acupuncture and acupressure in labor
J Midwifery Womens Health, 2017, 62(1), 12-28
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
2304 Bastani, F.
Effect of acupressure on maternal anxiety in women with gestational diabetes mellitus
A randomized clinical trial
Clin Nurs Res, 2016, 25(3), 325-341
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Anxiety, Diabetes mellitus, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2305 Liu, Z.; Liu, Y.; Xu, H.; He, L.; Chen, Y.; Fu, L.; Li, N.; Lu, Y.; Su, T.; Sun, J.; Wang, J.; Yue, Z.; Zhang, W.; Zhao, J.; Zhou, Z.; Wu, J.; Zhou, K.; Ai, Y.; Zhou, J.; Pang, R.; Wang, Y.; Qin, Z.; Yan, S.; Li, H.; Luo, L.; Liu, B.
Effect of electroacupuncture on urinary leakage among women with stress urinary incontinence
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA, 2017, 317(24), 2493-2501
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Urinary tract, Incontinence, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2306 Wu, X.K.; Stenter-Victorin, E.; Kuang, H.Y.; Kuang, H.Y.; Ma, H.L.; Gao, J.S.; Xie, L.Z.; Hou, L.H.; Hu, Z.X.; Shao, X.G.; Ge, J.; Zhang, J.F.; Xue, H.Y.; Xu, X.F.; Liang, R.N.; Ma, H.X.; Yang, H.W.; Li, W.L.; Huang, D.M.; Sun, Y.; Hao, C.F.; Du, S.M.; Yang, Z.W.; Wang, X.; Yan, Y.; Chen, X.H.; Fu, P.; Ding, C.F.; Gao, Y.Q.; Zhou, Z.M.; Wang, C.C.; Wu, T.X.; Liu, J.P.; Ng, E.H.Y.; Legro, R.S.; Zhang, H.
Effect of acupuncture and clomiphene in Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA, 2017, 317(24), 2502-2514
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2307 Hou, L.; Xu, L.; Shi, Y.; Gu, F.
Effect of electric acupoint stimulation on gastrointestinal hormones and motility among geriatric postoperative patients with gastrointestinal tumors
J Tradit Chin Med, 2016, 36(4), 450-455
Acupuncture, Bowel cancer, Electroacupuncture, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Stomach cancer, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2308 Ding, Y.; Wang, Y.; Shi, X.; Luo, Y.; Gao, Y.; Pan, J.
Effect of ultrasound-guided acupotomy vs electro-acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled study
J Tradit Chin Med, 2016, 36(4), 450-455
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, acupotomy
2309 Razavy, S.; Gadau, M.; Zhang, S.P.; Wang, F.C.; Bangrazi, S.; Berle, C.; Harahap, M.; Li, T.; Li, W.H.; Zaslawski, C.
Psychophysical responses in patients receiving a mock laser with context of an acupuncture clinical trial
An interoceptive perspective
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17, 348
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2310 Li, L.; Yu, J.; Mu, R.; Dong, S.
Clinical effect of electroacupuncture on lung injury patients caused by severe acute pancreatitis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 3162851, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Gastrointestinal tract, Pancreatitis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2311 Liu, B.P.; Wang, Y.T.; Chen, S.D.
Effect of acupuncture on clinical symptoms and laboratory indicators for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int Urol Nephrol, 2016, 48(12), 1977-1991
Acupuncture, Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Inflammation of the prostata, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
2312 Kwon, J.-H.; Shin, Y.; Juon, H.-S.
Effects of Nei-Guan (P6) acupressure wristband
On Nausea, vomiting, and retching in women after thyroidectomy
Cancer Nurs, 2016, 39(1), 61-66
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Non-randomized trial, Postoperative complaints, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2313 She, Y.; Ma, L.; Jiang, Z.; Qi, C..; Wang, Y.; Tang, L.; Li, C.; Yuan, H.; Liu, Y.; Song, J.
Comparative study on skin temperature response to menstruation at acupuncture points in healthy volunteers and primary dysmenorrhea patients
J Trad Chin Med, 2017, 37(2), 220-228
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2314 Lam, T.-Y.; Lu, L.-M.; Ling, W.-M.; Lin, L.-Z.
A pilot randomized controlled trial of acupuncture at the Si Guan Xue for cancer pain
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17, 335; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2315 Mafetoni, R.R.; Shimo, A.K.K.
Effects of auriculotherapy on labour pain
A randomized clinical trial
Rev Esc Enferm USP, 2016, 50(5), 726-732
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Geburtsschmerz
2316 Chen, N.; Wang, J.; Mucelli, A.; Zhang, X.; Wang, C.
Electro-acupuncture is beneficial for knee osteoarthritis
The evidence from meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Chin Med, 2017, 45(5), 965-985
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2317 Kao, Y.H.; Huang, Y.C.; Chung, U.L.; Hsu, W.N.; Tang, Y.T.; Liao, Y.H.
Comparisons for effectiveness of aromatherapy and acupressure massage on quality of life in career women
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(6), 451-460
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Occupational health, Aromatherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Origanum, Origanum majorana, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia sclarea, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2318 Li, Y.; Ren, K.; Xing, R.; Peng, J.; Zhang, Z.; Zhao, J.
Clinical research of the five needles combined with rehabilitation training treatment dysphagia after stroke
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2016, 5(Suppl), 1745-1748
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
2319 Blechschmidt, T.; Krumsiek, M.; Todorova, M.G.
Improvement in visual function in patients with inherited diseases of the retina following acupuncture treatment
Klin Monatsbl Augenheilk, 2016, 233(4), 416-423
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retina, Traditional Chinese medicine
2320 Patel, M.; Gutzwiller, F.; Paccaud, F.; Marazzi, A.
A meta-analysis of acupuncture for chronic pain
Int J Epidemiol, 1989, 18(4), 900-906
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
2321 Cheng, C.S.; Chen, L.Y.; Ning, Z.Y.; Zhang, C.Y.; Chen, H.; Chen, Z.; Zhu, X.Y.; Xie, J.
Acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue in lung cancer patients
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial
Support Care Cancer, 2017, 25(12), 3807-3814
Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2322 Zhang, R.Q.; Tan, J.; Li, F.Y.; Ma, Y.H.; Han, L.X.; Yang, X.L.
Acupuncture for the treatment of obesity in adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Postgrad Med J, 2017, 93(1106), 743-751
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2323 Zhu, J.; Guo, Y.; Liu, S.; Su, X.; Li, Y.; Yang, Y.; Hou, L.; Wang, G.; Zhang, J.; Chen, J.J.; Wang, Q.; Wei, R.; Wei, W.
Acupuncture for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(5), 316-323
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Heartburn, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2324 Zhao, M.Y.; Zhang, P.; Li, J.; Wang, L.P.; Zhou, W.; Wang, Y.X.; She, Y.F.; Ma, L.X.; Wang, P.; Hu, N.J.; Lin, C.; Hu, S.Q.; Wu, G.W.; Wang, Y.F.; Sun, J.J.; Jiang, S.Z.; Zhu, J.
Influence of de qi on the immediate analgesic effect of SP6 acupuncture in patients with primary dysmenorrhoea and cold and dampness stagnation
A multicentre randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(5), 332-338
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2325 Minchom, A.; Punwani, R.; Filshie, J.; Bhosle, J.; Nimako, K.; Myerson, J.; Gunapala, R.; Popat, S.; O'Brien, M.E.
A randomised study comparing the effectiveness of acupuncture or morphine versus the combination for the relief of dyspnoea in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma
Eur J Cancer, 2016, 61, 102-110
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Dyspnea, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Morphinum, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2326 Fleckenstein, J.; Niederer, D.; Auerbach, K.; Bernhörster, M.; Hübscher, M.; Vogt, L.; Banzer, W.
No effect of acupuncture in the relief of delayed-onset muscle soreness
Results of a randomized controlled trial
Clin J Sport Med, 2017, 26(6), 471-477
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2327 Gattie, E.; Cleland, J.A.; Snodgrass, S.
The effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions by physical therapists
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2017, 47(3), 133-149
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2328
Efficacy of auricular acupressure for chronic low back pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6383649, (1-4)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Ear acupuncture, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2329 Zhang, Q.; Li, Y.-N.; Guo, Y.-Y.; Yin, C.-P.; Gao, F.; Huo, S.-P.; Wang, X.-L.; Wang, Q.-J.
Effects of preconditioning of electro-acupuncture on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly
A prospective, randomized, controlled trial
Medicine, 2017, 96(26), e7375; (1-5)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2330 Klausenitz, C.; Hacker, H.; Hesse, T.; Kohlmann, T.; Endlich, K.; Hahnenkamp, K.; Usichenko, T.
Auricular acupuncture for exam anxiety in medical students
A randomized crossover investigation
PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(12), e0168338; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2331 Hsiao-Wei Lo, G.; Balasubramanyam, A.S.; Barbo, A.; Street, R.L.; Suarez-Almazor, M.E.
Mediated by self-efficacy status, positive clinician conveyed expectations of treatment effect reduces pain in knee osteoarthritis
Arthritis Care Res, 2016, 68(7), 952-957
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2332 Xu, J.-H; Mi, H.-Y.
A randomized controlled trial of acupressure as an adjunctive therapy to sodium valproate on the prevention of chronic migraine with aura
Medicine, 2017, 96(27), e7477; (1-4)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2333 Lu, C.Y.; Huang, H.C.; Chang, H.H.; Yang, T.H.; Chang, C.J.; Chang, S.W.; Chen, P.C.
Acupuncture therapy and incidence of depression after stroke
Stroke, 2017, 48(6), 1682-1684
Acupuncture, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
2334 Jan, A.L.; Aldridge, E.S.; Rogers, I.R.; Visser, E.J.; Bulsara, M.K.; Niemtzow, R.C.
Review article: Does acupuncture have a role in providing analgesia in the emergency setting?
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Emerg Med Australas, 2017, 29(5), 490-498
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2335 Cakmak, Y.O.; Akpinar, I.N.; Yoldemir, T.
Decreasing the uterine blood flow with electroacupuncture
Bidermatomal and monodermatomal applications
Gynecol Obstet Invest, 2017, 82(2), 151-156
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Uterus
2336 Cox, J.; Varatharajan, S.; Côté, P.
Effectiveness of acupuncture therapies to manage musculoskeletal disorders of the extremities
A systematic review
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2016, 46(6), 409-429
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2337 Lei, H.; Toosizadeh, N.; Schwenk, M.; Sherman, S.; Karp, S.; Sternberg, E.; Najafi, B.
A pilot clinical trial to objectively assess the efficacy of electroacupuncture on gait in patients with Parkinson's disease using body worn sensors
PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(5), e0155613; (1-14)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2338 Brennan, K.L.; Allen, B.C.; Maldonado, Y.M.
Dry needling versus cortisone injection in the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome
A noninferiority randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2017, 47(4), 232-239
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Endocrinology, Hip, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cortisone
2339 Armour, M.; Dahlen, H.G.; Zhu, X.; Farquhar, C.; Smith, C.A.
The role of treatment timing and mode of stimulation in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with acupuncture
An exploratory randomised controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(7), e0180177; (1-20)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2340 Golden, S.E.; Miller, D.; Hansen, L.; Peters, D.; Taylor-Young, P.
The experience of veterans with hepatitis C and acupuncture
A mixed methods pilot study
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 10, 8-18
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Hepatitis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Traditional Chinese medicine
2341 Liu, Z.; Yao, K.-y.; Wang, H.-r.; Li, Y.-i.; Li, M.-l.; Liu, J.-p.; Zhai, S.-q.
Acupoint herbal patching at Shenque (CV8) as an adjunctive therapy for acute diarrhea in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 10, 25-37
Acupuncture, Diarrhoeal disorder, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2342 Bang, M.; Chang, S.; Kim, J.H.; Min, S.Y.
Pharmacopuncture for asthma
A systematic review and a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 11, 6-17
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
2343 Park, K.S.; Park, K.I.; Suh, H.S.; Hwang, D.S.; Jang, J.B.; Lee, J.M.
The efficacy and safety of acupuncture on serum leptin levels in obese patients
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 11, 45-52
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2344 García Bermejo, P.; Cruz Torres, B. de la; Orellana, J.N.; Cabello, M.A.
Autonomic activity in women during percutaneous needle electrolysis
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 11, 53-58
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Sinews, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
2345 Mucha, D.; Ambrozy, T.; Mucha, D.
The effect of acupressure stimulation of ST-36 – Zusanli, point on lower limbs explosive strength
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 11, 59-62
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
2346 Raddadi, Y.; Adip-Hajbaghery, M.; Ghadirzadeh, Z.; Kheirkhah, D.
Comparing the effects of acupressure at LI4 and BL32 points on intramuscular injection pain
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 11, 63-68
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2347 Espejo-Antúnez, L.; Tejeda, J.F.; Albornoz-Cabello, M.; Rodríguez-Mansilla, J.; Cruz-Torres, B. dw la; Ribeiro, F.; Silva, A.G.
Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 33, 46-57
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2348 Bergdahl, L.; Broman, J.-E.; Berman, A.H.; Haglund, K.; Knorring, L. von; Markström, A.
Sleep patterns in a randomized controlled trial of auricular acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 28, 220-226
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2349 Vernooij, M.; Marcelissen, F.
Measuring patient reported outcomes of acupuncture treatment on pain patients' health status
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 28, 192-199
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
2350 Low, W.-K.; Rangabashyam, M.S.; Dsouza, V.D.; Ong, C.S.; Teng, S.W.; Li, H.H.
Is electroacupuncture treatment more effective in somatic tinnitus than in nonsomatic tinnitus?
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(3), 138-144
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ear noises, Traditional Chinese medicine
2351 Brustin, R.; Toledano, M.; Geffen, T.; Goona, R.; Hochberg, M.; Kreisberg, B.; Murad, S.; Pitcovski, J.
Immune modulation and treatment of human papilloma virus-related warts with energetics of living systems acupuncture
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(3), 145-154
Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Warts
2352 Espí-López, G.V.; Serra-Anó, P.; Vicent-Ferrando, J.; Sánchez-Moreno-Giner, M.; Arias-Buria, J.L.; Cleland, J.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Effectiveness of inclusion of dry needling in a multimodal therapy program for patellofemoral pain
A randomized parallel-group trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2017, 47(6), 392-401
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Patellafemoralsyndrom
2353 Lai, F.-C.; Chen, I.-H.; Chen, P.-J.; Chen, I.-J.; Chien, H.-W.; Yuan, C.-F.
Acupressure, sleep, and quality of life in institutionalized older adults
A randomized controlled trial
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2017, 65, e103-e108
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2354 Lin, M.-L.; Wu, J.-H.; Lin, C.-W.; Su, C.-W.; Su, C.-T.; Wu, H.-C.; Shih, Y.-S.; Chiu, I.-T.; Chen, C.-Y.; Chang, W.-D.
Clinical effects of laser acupuncture plus Chinese cupping on the pain and plasma cortisol levels in patients with chronic nonspecific lower back pain
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 3140403, (1-7)
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
2355 Adlan, A.-S.; Chooi, K.Y.; Adenan, N.A.M.
Acupressure as adjuvant treatment for the inpatient management of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 2017, 43(4), 662-668
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Morning sickness, Traditional Chinese medicine
2356 Tedesco, D.; Gori, D.; Desai, K.R.; Asch, S.; Carroll, I.R.; Curtin, C.; McDonald, K.M.; Fantini, M.P.; Hernandez-Boussard, T.
Drug-free interventions to reduce pain or opioid consumption after total knee arthroplasty
A systematic review and meta-analysis
JAMA Surg, 2017, 152(10), e172872; (1-74)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cryotherapy, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Systematic review, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
2357 Wheeler, M.S.; Glass, C.R.; Arnkoff, D.B.; Sullivan, P.; Hull, A.
The effect of mindfulness and acupuncture on psychological health in veterans
An exploratory study
Mindfulness, 2018, 9(2), 564-574
Mindfulness meditation, Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2358 Ghosh, K.; Hankey, A.; Srinivasan, T.M.
Acupuncture meridian energies in patients who are mentally disturbed
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(7), 518-525
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2359 Shin, H.C.; Kim, J.S.; Lee, S.K.; Kwon, S.H.; Kim, M.S.; Lee, E.J.; Yoon, Y.J.
The effect of acupuncture on postoperative nausea and vomiting after pediatric tonsillectomy
A meta-analysis and systematic review
Laryngoscope, 2016, 126(8), 1761-1767
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Postoperative complaints, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2360 Huang, S.; Peng, W.; Tian, X.; Liang, H.; Jia, Z.; Lo, T.; He, M.; Feng, Y.
Effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at different frequencies on perioperative anesthetic dosage, recovery, complications, and prognosis in video-assisted thoracic surgical lobectomy
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
J Anesth, 2017, 31(1), 58-65
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2361 Dingemann, J.; Plewig, B.; Baumann, I.; Plinkert, P.K.; Sertel, S.
Acupuncture in posttonsillectomy pain
A prospective, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial
HNO, 2017, 65(Suppl 1), 73-79
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2362 Yin, C.Y.; Braz, J.R.C.; Colares, W.T.H.C.C.; Carvalho, L.R. de; Módolo, M.P.; Nascimento, P. do; Módolo, N.S.P.
A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of P6 acupuncture plus Ondansetron versus Ondansetron or P6 acupuncture in the prevention of nausea and vomiting after bupivacaine-morphine spinal anaesthesia
Open J Anesthesiol, 2017, 7, 253-263
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2363 Ye, Q.; Xie, Y.; Shi, J.; Xu, Z.; Ou, A.; Xu, N.
Systematic review on acupuncture for treatment of dysphagia after stroke
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6421852, (1-18)
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
2364 Camiñas, A.G.; Duménigo, V.A.M.; Valle, G.C.; Manso, P.M.P.
Electroacupuntura vs acupuntura en el tratamiento de pacientes con herpes zoster
Electroacupuncture vs acupuncture in the treatment of patient with herpes zoster
Rev Cubana Med Fis Rehab, 2013, 5(1), 97-104
Acupuncture, EAV, Skin diseases, Herpes zoster, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2365 Xu, Y.; Zhao, W.; Li, T.; Bu, H.; Zhao, Z.; Zhao, Y.; Song, S.
Effects of acupoint-stimulation for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea compared with NSAIDs
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 RCTs
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017, 17, 436; (1-12)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Ohrakupressur, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2366 Ahn, N.Y.; Park, H.-J.
Effects of Korean hand acupressure on opioid-related nausea and vomiting, and pain after caesarian delivery using spinal anaesthesia
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 28, 101-107
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Sickness
2367 Yang, Y.; Li, H.; Chen, X.X.; Zhang, Z.H.; Huang, B.J.; Zhu, T.M.
Electro-acupuncture treatment for internet addiction
Evidence of normalization of impulse control disorder in adolescents
Chin J Integr Med, 2017, 23(11), 837-844
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine, Conduct disorder
2368 Liu, F.; Zhou, F.; Zhao, M.; Fang, T.; Chen, M.; Yan, X.
Acupotomy therapy for chronic nonspecific neck pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6197308, (1-12)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2369 Kim, M.-H.; Lee, Y.-J.; Shin, J.-S.; Lee, J.; Jeong, H.; Kim, M.-R.; Park, S.-M.; Go, U.; Kim, S.-M.; Kim, J.-Y.; Hwang, D.-G.; Ha, I.-H.
The long-term course of outcomes for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation following integrated complementary and alternative medicine inpatient treatment
A prospective observational study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 5239719, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Pharmacopuncture, Bee venom acupuncture
2370 He, C.; Ma, H.
Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain
A meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials
J Pain Res, 2017, 10, 1933-1942
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Plantar fasciitis
2371 Huang, H.-T.; LIn, S.-L.; Lin, C.-H.; Tzeng, D.-S.
Comparison between acupuncture and biofeedback as adjunctive treatments for primary insomnia disorder
Altern Ther Health Med, 2017, 23(4), 8-15
Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2372 Gendy, A. el; Saber, M.M.; Daoud, E.M.; Abdel-Wahhab, K.G.; Abd el-Rahman, E.; Hegazi, A.G.
Role of bee venom acupuncture in improving pain and life quality in Egyptian chronic low back pain patients
J Appl Pharm Sci, 2017, 7(8), 168-174
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
2373 Fitrullah, -.; Rousdy, A.
Effectiveness of acupressure at the Zusanli (ST-36) acupoint as a comfortable treatment for diabetes mellitus
A pilot study in Indonesia
J Acu Merid Stud, 2017, 10(2), 96-103
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2374 Abadi, F.; Shahabinejad, M.; Abadi, F.; Kazemi, M.
Effect of acupressure on symptoms of postoperative Ileus after Cesarean section
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(2), 114-119
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kaiserschnitt
2375 Zhang, W.; Ma, L.; Bauer, B.A.; Liu, Z.; Lu, Y.
Acupuncture for benign prostatic hyperplasia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(4), e0174586; (1-15)
Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2376 Plunkett, A.; Beltran, T.; Haley, C.; Kurihara, C.; McCoart, A.; Chen, L.; Wilkinson, I.; Cohen, S.P.
Acupuncture for the treatment of chronic pain in the military population
Factors associated with treatment outcomes
Clin J Pain, 2017, 33(10), 939-943
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
2377 Adams, A.; Eschman, J.; Ge, W.
Acupressure for chronic low back pain
A single system study
J Phys Ther Sci, 2017, 29(8), 1416-1420
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2378 Li, S.; Zheng, M.; Wu, W.; Guo, J.; Ji, F.; Zheng, Z.
Effects of electroacupuncture administered 24 hours prior to surgery on postoperative nausea and vomiting and pain in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery
A feasibility study
Explore, 2017, 13(5), 313-318
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
2379 Yu, J.S.; Ho, C.H.; Wang, H.Y.; Chen, Y.H.; Hsieh, C.L.
Acupuncture on renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease
A single-blinded, randomized, preliminary controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(8), 624-631
Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Renal insufficiency, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2380 Peng, L.; Zhang, C.; Zhou, L.; Zuo, H.X.; He, X.K.; Niu, Y.M.
Traditional manual acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy for shoulder hand syndrome after stroke within the Chinese healthcare system
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Clin Rehabil, 2018, 32(4), 429-439
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2381 Kumar, R.; Mooventhan, A.; Manjunath, N.K.
Immediate effect of needling at CV-12 (Zhongwan) acupuncture point on blood glucose level in patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus
A pilot randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(4), 240-244
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2382 Cha, N.H.; Sok, S.R.
Effects of auricular acupressure therapy on primary dysmenorrhea for female high school students in South Korea
J Nurs Scholarsh, 2016, 48(5), 508-516
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2383 Li, X.; Wang, R.; Xing, X.; Shi, X.; Tian, J.; Zhang, J.; Ge, L.; Zhang, J.; Li, L.; Yang, K.
Acupuncture for myofascial pain syndrome
A network meta-analysis of 33 randomized controlled tzrials
Pain Physician, 2017, 20(6), E883-E902
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Traditional Chinese medicine
2384 Kao, M.-L.; Chen, Y.-L.; Lee, S.-C.; Huang, S.-Y.; Lin, P.-Y.
Electroacupuncture improves gastric emptying in critically ill neurosurgical patients
A pilot study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 1892161, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
2385 Hamlaci, Y.; Yazici, S.
The effect of acupressure applied to point LI4 on perceived labor pains
Holist Nurs Pract, 2017, 31(3), 167-176
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Geburtsschmerz
2386 Noh, H.; Kwon, S.; Cho, S.Y.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Ko, C.N.; Park, S.U.
Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of Parkinson's disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 34, 86-103
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2387 Widgren, Y.; Enblom, A.
Emesis in patients receiving acupuncture, sham acupuncture or standard care during chemo-radiation
A randomized controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 34, 16-25
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2388 Bazarganipour, F.; Taghavi, S.A.; Allan, H.; Hosseini, N.; Khosravi, A.; Asadi, R.; Salari, S.; Dehghani, R.; Jamshidi, Z.; Rezaei, M.; Saberian, M.; Javedan, F.; Salari, Z.; Miri, F.
A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating quality of life when using a simple acupressure protocol in women with primary dysmenorrhea
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 34, 10-15
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2389 Fu, C.; Zhao, N.; Liu, Z.; Yuan, L.-h.; Xie, C.; Yang, W.-j.; Yu, X.-t.
Acupuncture improves peri-menopausal insomnia
A randomized controlled trial
Sleep, 2017, 40(11), zsx153; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
2390 Becker, H.; Stuifbergen, A.K.; Schnyer, R.N.; Morrsion, J.D.; Henneghan, A.
Integrating acupuncture within a wellness intervention for women with multiple sclerosis
J Holist Nurs, 2017, 35(1), 86-96
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2391 Cohen, M.M.; Smit, V.; Andrianopoulos, N.; Ben-Meir, M.; Taylor, D.M.; Parker, S.J.; Xue, C.C.; Cameron, P.A.
Acupuncture for analgesia in the emergency department
A multicentre, randomised, equivalence and non-inferiority trial
Med J Aust, 2017, 206(11), 494-499
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
2392 Fernández-Carnero, J.; Gilarranz-de-Frutos, L.; León-Hernández, J.V.; Pecos-Martin, D.; Alguacil-Diego, I.; Gallego-Izquierdo, T.; Martín-Pintado-Zugasti, A.
Effectiveness of different deep dry needling dosages in the treatment of patients with cervical myofascial pain
A pilot RCT
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2017, 96(10), 726-733
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
2393 Oliveira, C.C.C. de; Scivoletto, S.
Impact of acupuncture on stress levels of professionals working with maltreated children
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(4), 303-304
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
2394 Movahedi, M.; Ghafari, S.; Nazari, F.; Valiani, M.
The effects of acupressure on pain severity in female nurses with chronic low back pain
Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res, 2017, 22, 339-342
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Pflege
2395 Seong, K.M.; Jang, G.; Kim, D.W.; Kim, S.; Song, B.K.
Hwanglyunhaedok pharmacopuncture versus saline pharmacopuncture on chronic nonbacterial prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2017, 10(4), 245-251
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Inflammation of the prostata, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain, Pharmacopuncture
2396 Yang, Z.X.; Xie, J.H.; Liu, D.D.
Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method for acute ischemic stroke
A meta-analysis of safety and efficacy
Neural Regen Res, 2017, 12(8), 1308-1314
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
2397 Chen, M.L.-S.; Tan, J.-Y.; Suen, L.K.-P.
Auricular therapy for lactation
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 29, 169-184
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactation disorder, Ear acupuncture, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2398 Liu, Y.; Tang, W.P.Y.; Gong, S.; Chan, C.W.H.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of acupressure for postoperative gastrointestinal symptoms among abdominal surgery patients
Am J Chin Med, 2017, 45(6), 1127-1145
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Postoperative complaints, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
2399 Yang, Y.; Eisner, I.; Chen, S.; Wang, S.; Zhang, F.; Wang, L.
Neuroplasticity changes on human motor cortex induced by acupuncture therapy
A preliminary study
Neural Plasticity, 2017, Article ID 471692, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Experiment, Brain, Healthy probands, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
2400 Huang, K.-Y.; Liang, S.; Grellet, A.; Zhang, J.-B.
Acupuncture and moxibustion for primary insomnia
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 12, 93-107
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine